Build Your GPT Frontend

Raymond Ng, AI Coach, MSc (KM)
DataSeries
Published in
6 min readMar 26, 2023

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Leverage the OpenAI API to Create Your GPT Frontend

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AI is becoming part of our daily lives

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming an integral part of our daily lives, and it’s essential that we adapt and learn how to use it to our advantage. One of the most popular AI tools out there is the Generative Pre-trained Transformer (GPT), which allows us to perform tasks and complete projects with greater efficiency and accuracy than ever before. By learning how to use GPT as early as possible, people can get ahead of the curve and take advantage of its many benefits, including saving time, money, and resources.

Don’t wait to start using GPT — take the initiative today and stay ahead of the game!

A cost-effective way to use GPT

There are different ways to optimize the use of GPT services in a cost-effective way. One of the most popular options is to use the free plan, which is the most cost-effective option. However, it’s worth noting that the availability of free plans can be limited when demand is high. On the other hand, paid plans offer guaranteed availability, but they require a fixed payment even when the usage is low. Another option is to use the Application Programming Interface (API) paid plan, which is pay-as-you-go and offers guaranteed availability even during times of high demand. By understanding these options and choosing the right one for your needs, you can find a way to use GPT services in a cost-effective way that works for you.

OpenAI’s API — cost-effective way and flexible

If you have a basic technical background in programming and want to harness the power of OpenAI’s GPT through API, then this article is perfect for you. The OpenAI API is a set of tools and services that allow developers to access and use the OpenAI platform. It provides access to the OpenAI platform’s core capabilities, including its deep learning algorithms, natural language processing, and reinforcement learning. It also provides access to a range of OpenAI-curated datasets, models, and environments.

A costs comparison

ChatGPT Plus (as of Mar 2023): the subscription fee is USD 20/month, which is USD 240/year. It is not a small amount if your usage is low!

Self-developed GPT applications with API: by using the most-powerful GPT engine Davinc, the cost is USD 0.02 / 1K tokens (Ref: Tokenizer). That is, you pay as you go.

Coding + API + web-based applications = the most cost-effective way to use GPT

The GPT applications development framework based on free tools

Setting up an application development framework can be a daunting task, but with the right tools and guidance, it can be a breeze. In this framework, we will be using Gitpod for Python coding, GitHub for storing the Python scripts, Streamlit for hosting the Python application on the web, and connecting Streamlit to OpenAI’s API. With these tools, we can create a powerful and robust application development framework for developing GPT applications.

Integrated Development Environment (IDE)

If you know Python, you should know about the common IDEs for Python application development. In this guide, I would recommend Gitpod as an online IDE. It offers a free plan and can be accessed anywhere with a web browser. Once you have the Gitpod, you can start your application development by finding shared scripts from a popular coding repository.

Gitpod

Python coding with Gitpod is easy and fun, don’t wait, start today…

A shared coding repository

GitHub is a web-based coding repository that makes it easy to store and share Python scripts for ongoing development. It provides an easy way to deploy your scripts to an application hosting platform, allowing you to collaborate with other developers on the same project. With GitHub, you can easily keep track of changes to your code, review other people’s contributions, and share your work with the world. You can access my GPT Python script on my GitHub repository at Python GPT script on GitHub.

GitHub

GitHub enables you to leverage the contributions of others, so you don’t have to start from the ground up.

Application hosting

Streamlit is an amazing platform for hosting applications. It is incredibly easy to deploy Python applications to Streamlit, making it the perfect choice for developers looking to share their work with the world. With Streamlit, applications can be accessed from anywhere with an internet connection, making it easy to collaborate and share with others. Streamlit is the perfect choice for developers looking to share their work with the world. You can access my shared web-based GPT application in Streamlit.

Web-based GPT Application

By hosting your applications on the web, you can access them from anywhere and share them with everyone.”.

OpenAI API for connecting to GPT Services

OpenAI is a great way to get started with AI-powered applications. By registering with OpenAI, you can obtain an API token and access the GPT services through web-based Python applications. This is a great way to get started with AI-powered applications, as you can easily access the services without having to write any code. Plus, the OpenAI API is easy to use and provides great results. So, if you’re looking to get started with GPT-powered applications, OpenAI is the way to go. To subscribe to OpenAI and get the API token, you need to sign up here.

What to do next?

If you are looking to develop GPT applications, the best place to start is by visiting some websites about GPT applications development. Here is one of them (https://gpt3demo.com/). You can get a better understanding of the technology and the potential it has to offer. Additionally, it’s important to think about your individual needs and read up on the latest GPT trends to get a better idea of what’s possible. By taking the time to explore the possibilities, you can come up with innovative ideas that can help you develop the perfect GPT application for your needs.

Need my guidance?

If you are new to Python programming and would like to leverage GPT technology, I can offer individual or group trainings in online mode to help you get started. My training sessions are designed to give you the knowledge and skills you need to get started with GPT technology, and the online mode allows you to learn at your own pace. I’m confident that with my help, you will be able to quickly and easily get up to speed with GPT technology.

Reference: ChatGPT Retrieval Plugin

To register online training, please send email to raymond.ng@sameworld.info with the title “Build GPT Frontend”.

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Raymond Ng, AI Coach, MSc (KM)
DataSeries

Knowledge Management, Digital Transformation (AI, System Integration). Inquiries: raymond.ng@sameworld.info