Developer Builds AI Tutor Designed to Guide Coders Without Writing Code for Them

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A developer named InferHaven shared a project on DEV Community on July 16 called InferHaven, an AI-powered coding tutor. Unlike conventional AI tools, this tutor is deliberately designed to refuse writing code directly for users. The goal is to promote active learning by guiding students through problem-solving rather than providing ready-made solutions. The project was shared under topics including AI, learning, and coding, and takes approximately five minutes to read.

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