Aider: AI pair programmer in your terminal

End-of-lesson check

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1. What kind of application is Aider?

   1. A browser extension
   2. A command-line interface tool
   3. A mobile app for coding
   4. A web-based code editor

2. What does Aider automatically do with every edit you make?

   1. Creates a backup zip file
   2. Sends you an email notification
   3. Commits the change to git
   4. Opens a code review request

3. If Aider makes a change that breaks your code, what should you use to fix it?

   1. The undo command in Aider
   2. A manual rewrite of the file
   3. Restart your computer
   4. Git to revert the commit

4. What is required to point Aider at your project?

   1. A running web server
   2. A paid API key
   3. A Docker container
   4. The project's git repository

5. What type of tasks is Aider described as being particularly fast for?

   1. Designing user interfaces
   2. Building entire applications from scratch
   3. Writing documentation
   4. Small changes across files

6. What does the lesson describe as Aider's 'safety net'?

   1. The syntax highlighting
   2. The terminal interface
   3. The chat history
   4. The auto-commit feature

7. Aider is described as an AI pair programmer. What does this mean in practice?

   1. It works as two separate programs
   2. You chat with it to request changes
   3. It only suggests code without editing
   4. It replaces human programmers entirely

8. Is Aider free to use, and if so, what type of license?

   1. It is free and open-source
   2. It is free for educational use only
   3. It is free but closed-source
   4. It requires a monthly subscription

9. What happens when you ask Aider to rename a function across a repository?

   1. It searches for documentation
   2. It asks you to do it yourself
   3. It explains how to do it manually
   4. It performs the rename and commits the change

10. What must exist in your project for Aider to work with it?

    1. A git repository
    2. A requirements.txt file
    3. A package.json file
    4. A README.md file

11. What is the main advantage of having Aider auto-commit every edit?

    1. It makes the code run faster
    2. It creates a history of changes that can be undone
    3. It automatically deploys your code
    4. It reduces the file size

12. After installing Aider, what is the next step to start using it?

    1. Create a new Python project
    2. Point it at your repository and chat
    3. Configure your IDE settings
    4. Write test cases first

13. Why might a beginner prefer to try Aider on a small project first?

    1. Aider cannot handle large projects
    2. Small projects have no git history
    3. Small changes are easier to verify and undo
    4. Large projects require paid versions

14. What does the lesson suggest you do after installing Aider?

    1. Delete your existing code
    2. Subscribe to premium support
    3. Read the full documentation
    4. Try it on a small project with a simple feature

15. What makes Aider different from AI code completion tools found in IDEs?

    1. Aider cannot edit existing code
    2. Aider requires internet access at all times
    3. Aider operates from the command line and edits files directly
    4. Aider only works with Python