How to code with AI for no code developer

Are you interested in building applications but feel overwhelmed by the fact that you have to write code?

Fear not! Today, we’ll go through to discover how you can write code (not complex one) without actually coding, all thanks to the AI. Specifically, we’ll delve into my experience of creating a Discord bot using ChatGPT.

In my case, I wanted to have a no-code solution to create a Discord bot. Currently, there isn’t decent no-code solution to craft a responsive Discord bot. With the power of AI and some understanding of code execution, I could build a functioning bot that performs beautifully. So I would like to show you how I did it and how you can built application without you writing a code.

AI and Coding

So, what’s the secret sauce to creating a application t without coding knowledge?

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Simple — mastering the effective use of AI and having a foundational understanding of running codes. But before we dive in, let’s briefly touch on how AI can help write codes.

AI, particularly machine learning algorithms, are designed to learn from data and make predictions or decisions. In the context of coding, AI can generate or modify code based on patterns it has learned from large datasets of pre-existing code. This capability can be harnessed to write code without any coding knowledge on the user’s part. The AI model effectively does the heavy lifting, translating simple instructions into functional code.

Step-by-Step Guide to AI-powered Coding

To get you started on your AI-powered coding journey, I’ve compiled some key steps to follow:

Step 1: Understand the essentials.

To use AI tools effectively, there are a few basic concepts you need to grasp.

1. Code language:
   You’ll need to choose a programming language to start with. If you’re a beginner, Python and JavaScript are popular options. Consider consulting ChatGPT or another AI to find out which language is most commonly used for creating the type of application you have in mind.
2. Hosting:
   Your application needs to be hosted on an online server. This is essential to running your code on a computer that operates 24h. You probably do not want to host your application on your own computer (for many reasons), therefore people use cloud hosting services like AWS, Vercel, Replit or GitHub Codespaces which offers easy setup solutions.
3. Terminal:
   The terminal or console is your command center in a cloud environment. It’s the place where you enter commands to start running your code.
4. Running the Code: You need to know which code to run and how to execute it. Most guides provide instructions for running the application. Simply copy the code and run it in the terminal.

I asked which programming language should I use to create discord bot

In my case, I used Replit. Replit is a website that lets you make application entirely on browser. (Traditionally, programmer had to go through setting up environment, budling application, test and deploy on different tools.)

You interact with your application using the console. In Replit, you set up running commands first, then you just need to click ‘Run’ to get the application running. When you create a Python project in Replit, it runs with the default command ‘python3 main.py’.

Step 2: Get updated code.

Once you decide where you are going to host your application, you can start preparing the code. While AI can generate code, it might not always be the most current version. Therefore, it’s beneficial to find a comprehensive and up-to-date tutorial on your subject. Ask ChatGPT, Bing, Google bard to find this information. You can copy the prompt below.

Can you provide me with up-to-date article links to tutorials that
walk through creating a {application name} with {Code language} 
on {host service}?

I discovered an excellent guide on Replit’s tutorials that walks through creating a Discord bot. Copy the code to your editors and see if it’s working correctly.

Building a Discord bot with Python and Replit | Replit Docs

I just copied this code

Step 3: Customize your code with AI assistance.

AI tools like Ghostwriters in Replit or ChatGPT can help you customize the code to suit your needs. You can feed these AI tools with your goals and the written codes, sometimes even documentation, to get the desired results.

Ghostwriters already knows your code as a context

You can also use GPT-4 to manually give AI the context and feed it with what you want to achieve.

I want you to act as a software developer. 
I will provide {what kinds of code} written in {language of code}. 
I want you to modify code below to {desired behaivor}.


'''
{code here}
'''

Just like that, you have created a up-to-date Discord bot without writing any code yourself!

AI in Application Development: A New Horizon of Possibilities

This beginner’s guide to using AI to write codes presents an exciting leap towards a future where anyone, regardless of their coding expertise, can create applications.

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