CodeFlow: LLM-Generated Flowchart Feedback for Programming Students

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Authors: Kehao Zheng, Yang Shi
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Abstract

This poster introduces CodeFlow, a web-based system that leverages large language models (LLMs) to deliver real-time, visual feedback for programming students. CodeFlow translates student-written code into flowcharts, allowing learners to visualize and compare the logic flow of their incorrect submissions to correct solutions. The flowchart feedback highlights syntax errors and logic errors directly within the flowchart, offering an intuitive way for students to pinpoint issues without revealing full solutions. We hypothesize that by bridging flowcharts and coding, CodeFlow will enable students to gain a deeper understanding of program structure and enhance their debugging experience.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Teaching and Learning Programming Software Engineering Research Software Testing and Debugging Techniques

Publication details

Journal / source
Proceedings of the 57th ACM Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education V.2
Publisher
ACM
Pages
1609–1610
Publication date
13 February 2026