arxivcs.HCcs.AI2026-06-27
Exploring the Value of Diverse LLM Explanations in Introductory Programming
Seth Bernstein, Paul Denny, Juho Leinonen, Kush Patel, Rayhona Nasimova, Matt Littlefield, et al.
Large Language Models (LLMs) have shown the potential to generate code explanations that surpass those of peers in quality, offering promising opportunities for computer science education. While these explanations may not yet match the depth and clarity of instructor-provided exp…