This paper explores the potential use and limitations of ChatGPT in a programming course, specifically focusing on its evaluation in a Data Analytics course. The study reveals that ChatGPT offers valuable assistance to teachers in creating class materials, facilitating teaching-learning activities, and designing assessments. Students also benefit from the technology, as it can generate R programming codes and serve as a learning companion. However, limitations were identified, including the generation of incorrect reference materials, the tendency to produce pattern-like content, and potential misuse. The paper encourages replication of the study in other courses to uncover additional strengths and limitations, contributing to the development of ethical guidelines for responsible utilization of this technology. ChatGPT is a powerful AI tool that can assist teachers in various ways, such as generating educational content, addressing student queries, delivering explanations, and facilitating lesson planning. It can also generate programming codes and serve as a learning companion, providing instant responses and support. However, it has limitations, including the potential for incorrect or biased responses and the risk of misuse. The study also highlights the importance of ethical guidelines and institutional policies to ensure responsible use of ChatGPT in education. The paper concludes that while ChatGPT offers valuable support, human judgment remains essential in its utilization. Further research is needed to explore the capabilities and limitations of ChatGPT in different educational contexts.This paper explores the potential use and limitations of ChatGPT in a programming course, specifically focusing on its evaluation in a Data Analytics course. The study reveals that ChatGPT offers valuable assistance to teachers in creating class materials, facilitating teaching-learning activities, and designing assessments. Students also benefit from the technology, as it can generate R programming codes and serve as a learning companion. However, limitations were identified, including the generation of incorrect reference materials, the tendency to produce pattern-like content, and potential misuse. The paper encourages replication of the study in other courses to uncover additional strengths and limitations, contributing to the development of ethical guidelines for responsible utilization of this technology. ChatGPT is a powerful AI tool that can assist teachers in various ways, such as generating educational content, addressing student queries, delivering explanations, and facilitating lesson planning. It can also generate programming codes and serve as a learning companion, providing instant responses and support. However, it has limitations, including the potential for incorrect or biased responses and the risk of misuse. The study also highlights the importance of ethical guidelines and institutional policies to ensure responsible use of ChatGPT in education. The paper concludes that while ChatGPT offers valuable support, human judgment remains essential in its utilization. Further research is needed to explore the capabilities and limitations of ChatGPT in different educational contexts.