How to use ChatGPT to write code - and my favorite trick to debug what it generates

Andriy Onufriyenko/Getty Images One of the more intriguing discoveries about ChatGPT is that it can write pretty good code. I first tested this out in 2023 when I asked it to write a WordPress plugin my wife could use on her website. ChatGPT did a fine job, but it was a simple project. So, how can you use ChatGPT to write code as part of your daily coding practice? Here's a quick summary: ChatGPT can produce both useful and unusable code. For best results, provide clear and detailed prompts. ChatGPT excels in assisting with specific coding tasks or routines, rather than building complete applications from scratch. Use ChatGPT to find and choose the right coding libraries for specific purposes, and engage in an interactive discussion to narrow your options. Be cautious about who owns AI-generated code and always verify the code's reliability. Don't blindly trust the generated output. Treat interactions with ChatGPT as a conversation. Refine your questions based on the AI's responses ... Read full article.