From 66cefd0adfd69f333f43df1c4a2e7a9c81087070 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Adam Blanchard Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2026 11:42:54 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 1/2] Remove guidlines after moving to trainee guide --- guidelines/ai-usage.md | 64 ----------------------------------- guidelines/code-of-conduct.md | 38 --------------------- 2 files changed, 102 deletions(-) delete mode 100644 guidelines/ai-usage.md delete mode 100644 guidelines/code-of-conduct.md diff --git a/guidelines/ai-usage.md b/guidelines/ai-usage.md deleted file mode 100644 index 426c01c2..00000000 --- a/guidelines/ai-usage.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,64 +0,0 @@ -# Using Generative AI at HackYourFuture - -Whether you're applying to join HackYourFuture or are already enrolled in the program, you may consider using Generative AI tools to solve various problems. This includes tools like ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, and similar. This guideline outlines how HackYourFuture views the use of AI and our expectations for how you should (and should not) use it while working with us. - -> [!WARNING] -> It’s important that you follow these guidelines. If we find evidence that you’ve misused AI as outlined below, you may be rejected from the application process or removed from the program. - -## How you can use AI - -Used effectively, AI can be a great tool to support your learning journey and skill development. However, if you're not careful, it can hinder your progress and take away important learning opportunities. - -We discourage using AI to generate complete coding solutions and assignments, especially in the early stages of learning, where building a fundamental understanding of the core concepts is crucial. Instead of simply copying and pasting generated code, we encourage you to use AI to explore explanations, check your thinking, and deepen your understanding. - -### Good use cases - -1. Looking up unfamilar technical words, concepts or error messages - - e.g. "I'm learning about web development, what could the term 'client' mean in the context of a web app?" - -1. Learning about alternative solutions/options that you haven’t come across yet - - e.g. "I'm printing an error using 'console.log', are there alternatives I could use?" - -1. Getting feedback on your communication, messages and documentation - - e.g. "I'm writing a message to my teammate to ask for a favour, is there a more thoughtful way to phrase my last sentence?" - -### Poor use cases (these are not allowed) - -1. Generating full coding solutions, functions or using AI-assisted auto-complete: - - e.g. "I need to build a todo app for my assignment, please generate the JavaScript code for this" - -1. Generating code comments or explanations of the solutions you create (they should be written by you, based on your own understanding) - - e.g. "Add code comments to my code to explain what every function does" - -1. Generating your written communication for you (e.g. application form, cover letters, slack messages) - - e.g. "I'm applying to HackYourFuture, please write a cover letter for me that I can send with my application" - -1. During the interview to help you answer questions (unless the interviewer asks you to use AI) - - e.g. Secretly typing the questions we ask you into ChatGPT, and sharing those answers with us as your own - -## How your experience and knowledge will be evaluated - -While you're welcome to use AI tools (following the guidelines above), please be aware that **you must be able to clearly explain all your answers and code** during your time at HackYourFuture. Whenever you create, submit, or share code or solutions, make sure you fully understand how they work based on your own knowledge. - -For example, if you use AI to help you learn about a specific CSS feature that you end up using, it's important you understand what it is and why you chose to use it. You could also be asked this during the application process, or as part of submitting your assignments. - -## HackYourFuture’s stance on AI - -HackYourFuture's Program is not just a course to pass to gain a certificate. It's above all a learning opportunity, with a big focus on building your foundational knowledge and skills to land a job in tech. While AI can definitely support that goal, it's important for us to set guidelines to ensure the most effective learning experience possible, in the short amount of time you learn with us. - -We also take into account that while the world is exploding with the introduction of AI, and changing rapidly every day, the impact of AI in the long term on our day-to-day work and lives is still unclear. - -For now, we know AI is a useful tool with a vast variety of applications. It has also made its way into many of our internal workflows at HYF. Therefore, to maintain realism and fairness, we aim to support a reasonable and effective usage of AI. During your time at HYF, you will also have the opportunity to learn more about AI, how to get the best of it, and its place in the workplace. - -It is, however, important for us to continue to evaluate your personal level of experience, knowledge, skills and progress - because that's what we're here to help you with! That’s why we require you to be able to communicate and explain all of your answers and code in detail (e.g. in the interviews, submitting assignments etc.) without the help of AI. - -## Got questions or feedback? - -If you're reading this, and unsure about what these guidelines mean for a specific case, please get in touch with a member of staff on Slack. If you have suggestions for improving this guideline, feel free to make a pull request. diff --git a/guidelines/code-of-conduct.md b/guidelines/code-of-conduct.md deleted file mode 100644 index 32893d53..00000000 --- a/guidelines/code-of-conduct.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,38 +0,0 @@ -# Code of Conduct - -We are committed to providing a friendly, safe and welcoming environment for all, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, ability, physical appearance, body size, ethnicity, socioeconomic status and religion (or lack thereof). We expect all in the HackYourFuture community to show respect and courtesy to each other. - -This Code of Conduct outlines our expectations for all those who participate in our community, as well as the consequences for unacceptable behavior. We invite all those who participate in our Sunday classes, events and on digital platforms to help us create safe and positive experiences for everyone. - -## Expected Behavior - -Part of the HackYourFuture community (hereinafter HYF community) are: every student, mentor, external partner and sta. This is what we expect: - -- Exercise consideration and respect in your speech and actions. -- Attempt collaboration before conflict. -- Refrain from demeaning, discriminatory, or harassing behavior and speech. -- Be kind to others. Behave professionally. Do not insult or put down other attendees. -- Be careful in the words that you choose, both in direct and online communication. Remember that sexist, racist, and other exclusionary jokes can be offensive to those around you. Think twice before posting videos/pictures/jokes, and ask yourself if they could be offensive to someone in the community. -- Remind yourself that it’s not you who decides what’s offensive, it’s the person/group who’s offended and we ask you to respect this. -- Be mindful of your surroundings and of your fellow participants. Alert - HackYourFuture Sta if you notice a dangerous situation, someone in - distress, or violations of this Code of Conduct, even if they seem - inconsequential. - -## Unacceptable Behavior - -Unacceptable behaviors include: intimidating, harassing, abusive, discriminatory, derogatory or demeaning speech or actions by any participant in our Sunday classes, in the online community, at all related events and in one-on-one communications carried out in the context of HackYourFuture. - -Harassment includes offensive, harmful or prejudicial verbal/electronic comments related to gender, personal characteristics or choices, sexual images or comments in public or online spaces, deliberate intimidation, bullying, stalking, following, harassing photography or recording, sustained disruption of talks, physical meetings or other events, inappropriate physical contact, or unwelcome sexual attention. - -## Consequences of Unacceptable Behavior - -In the case of unacceptable behavior by a member of the community we will seek a dialogue with all parties involved in the conflict, open or anonymously. If no consensus can be reached we reserve the right to expel members from our community who do not comply with the Code Of Conduct. - -## If You Witness or Are Subject to Unacceptable Behavior - -If you are subject to or witness unacceptable behavior, or have any other concerns, please notify mentors, HYF staff, or a HYF Board Member as soon as possible. - -## Addressing Grievances - -If you feel you have been falsely or unfairly accused of violating this Code of Conduct, you should notify one of the HYF staff, or HYF Board with a concise description of your grievance. From 1a6394f828f60522920c4415b6a2f052f22a83d3 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Adam Blanchard Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2026 11:46:58 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 2/2] remove links from gitbook sidebar --- SUMMARY.md | 5 ----- 1 file changed, 5 deletions(-) diff --git a/SUMMARY.md b/SUMMARY.md index ea0f1dc2..23415dab 100644 --- a/SUMMARY.md +++ b/SUMMARY.md @@ -178,8 +178,3 @@ - [Session Plan](shared-modules/using-ai-in-development/week1/session-plan.md) - [Assignment](shared-modules/using-ai-in-development/week1/assignment.md) - [Specialist Career Training](shared-modules/specialist-career-training/README.md) - -## Guidelines - -- [Code of Conduct](guidelines/code-of-conduct.md) -- [Using Generative AI at HackYourFuture](guidelines/ai-usage.md)