You Can Build an App in 60 Minutes with ChatGPT - Ep. 5 with Geoffrey Litt

This show might be a first in the history of podcasts:
Researcher Geoffrey Litt and I built an app together using ChatGPTapp and Replit in under 60 minutes-while we talked.
We wanted to show how AI and ChatGPT change who gets to build software and how they usher in a world where everyone can modify and remix the apps they use every day.
So we did it live, and ChatGPT delivered a working prototype at the end of the episode.
It was a tiny glimpse of the future-and it pushes the boundaries of what a show can be. It honestly left me speechless and it'll change the way you think about software. If it does, make sure to subscribe, share, and leave us a review!
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Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Teaser
00:01:03 - Intro
00:01:36 - What is malleable software?
00:08:06 - Who gets to make software on the web?
00:14:50 - Deciding what app to build
00:22:06 - Starting on our app
00:31:07 - Don’t read the code first
00:47:55 - Starting from scratch could soon be a thing of the past
00:55:50 - Getting past those final error messages
01:03:31 - Voila! An app
01:04:50 - Effortless flow
Links:
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[@tomasflores_art]

Best Quote: "chat-gpt is a muse not an oracle"

[@danshipper7738]

yeah that was such a good one from Geoffrey

[@AT-zb3mj]

Really enjoyed this. Very little programming knowledge but fascinating to see what’s now possible.

[@MikeRhodesIdeas]

love this. hotel analogy was great. but really LOVE the digging into the ideas around scoping & complexity... super useful.
And thanks for fixing the audio!! So much better :)

[@danshipper7738]

thanks, really glad you liked it!! glad you liked what we covered on scope and complexity, would love to do more of that. and appreciate you noticing the audio! we're working hard on it!

[@DavidGodin]

One of the best and most informative videos I’ve seen on this direction. It confirmed my ideas on several things that just gives me more courage.

[@danshipper7738]

thanks David!!! really glad you liked it. i love that you now have more courage. go build something! let us know how it goes

[@TaiwoMegbope]

Im stupefied! This was just so amazing to watch! It was fun watching your reactions, it was educative as well, so much learnt. Im subscribed! Thank you.

[@hachemN]

So cool! This is so exciting :))
Anywhere to get the replit template for React Tailwind CSS ?

[@danshipper7738]

So glad you liked it! Let me ask Geoffrey if he can share the Repl. Keep you posted!

[@LATriBri]

First time watching your podcast, this was fun and inspiring...thank you!

[@danshipper7738]

welcome!! hope to have you back :)

[@patmcmahon5043]

That was a blast! Trailblazers!!

[@danshipper7738]

Thanks for watching!!

[@automationgod]

My favorite AI series ez.

[@danshipper7738]

That makes me so happy to hear! 🫶

[@colmxbyrne]

Hotel analogy is great. Basic proposition of a hotel works but we dont think outside the proposition because we dont believe we have the agency.
I think agency might be the new stickiness feature for new products.Thoughts?

[@danshipper7738]

w00t!! glad you liked it. yeah agency is a great concept to carry through all of these discussions / an important way to evaluate new LLM applications. i don't think that maximizing agency is necessarily a way to maximize stickiness though-sometimes it can be, but also sometimes applications that take away agency are easier to use!

[@colmxbyrne]

​@@danshipper7738 In the podcast Geoffrey said he would share his TS Replit. Could you ask him to share?

[@matheuscmalta_]

Man, has anyone ever told you that you sound like Tim Ferris? 😂

[@jakobcreates]

Could you maybe share the replit template?

[@thebryantgillespie]

Really awesome episode guys!

[@danshipper7738]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching

[@harithummaluru3343]

amazing..well presented

[@johnexley.family]

So good !!

[@danshipper7738]

Thanks John!

[@prepthenoodles]

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation:
00:00 🤖 *Building a Podcast Guest App*
- Discussing the goal of building an app for podcast guests to track time and remember talking points during the show.
- Exploring the concept of malleable software, where users can mold their own tools to their needs.
03:18 🚀 *Empowering Non-Programmers with Software Tools*
- Highlighting the power of generative AI to empower non-programmers to create useful software tools.
- Emphasizing the importance of learning while making and using AI to facilitate the process.
11:38 🌟 *Building a Software Tool Together*
- Discussing the idea of building a podcast-related software tool collaboratively.
- Brainstorming features, such as real-time transcription and chat integration, to enhance the podcasting experience.
17:43 💡 *Involving ChatGPT Early in the Ideation Process*
- Stressing the importance of involving ChatGPT early in the idea generation phase to build context and refine concepts.
- Addressing the challenge of assessing the feasibility and difficulty of software development, especially for non-programmers.
18:38 ⚙️ *Planning App Features*
- Starting small and iterating is crucial.
- Using ChatGPT for rapid iterations.
20:44 🧙‍♂️ *Custom GPT Instructions*
- Customizing GPT's behavior for specific tasks.
- Creating a specialized AI coding assistant.
22:19 🧩 *GPT's Technical Stack*
- Specifying a tech stack for generating code.
- Using React, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS.
26:04 🕒 *Time Tracking*
- Defining the app's primary function: time tracking.
- Using a digital clock with a progress bar.
27:53 📝 *Handling Notes*
- Deciding on including notes and how to display them.
- Balancing functionality and simplicity.
28:06 🎨 *Styling and Layout*
- Choosing a simple, dark theme for the app.
- Setting the visual tone and vibe of the app.
30:15 📄 *Pseudo Code Plan*
- Generating a pseudo code plan for the app.
- Ensuring clarity and structure before coding.
33:04 💻 *Coding in Replit*
- Using the Replit online coding environment.
- Pasting the generated code for immediate results.
34:27 🚀 *Functional App*
- Appreciating the speed and ease of app creation.
- Reflecting on the rapid development process.
35:08 🧰 *App Limitations*
- Recognizing the limitations of the app's functionality.
- Addressing challenges and trade-offs in development.
36:02 🌐 *Future Development*
- Considering future enhancements and complexity.
- Balancing technical choices with app requirements.
38:08 🔧 *The limitations of ChatGPT for beginners*
- ChatGPT may not be suitable for users with little to no programming experience.
39:04 🛠️ *Building apps with ChatGPT and automerge*
- Research lab InSwitch is working on local-first architectureand automerge to simplify app development.
- They aim to provide an environment where AI-generated apps can be easily integrated.
45:06 🔄 *Building new kinds of software*
- Creating bespoke apps with ChatGPT enables new possibilities in software development.
- It allows for faster, more personalized tool creation compared to traditional approaches.
53:00 🤖 *Adding AI-powered features to an app*
- Exploring the process of adding a feature to an app that leverages GPT-4 for generating questions from podcast notes.
- The importance of API documentation and API key setup for successful integration.
58:24 🧩 *Setting Up OpenAI API Key*
- Discusses the process of setting up an OpenAI API key for the app.
- Mentions the potential security issues of hardcoding the API key.
- Highlights the need to rename the Replit secret.
59:05 🧰 *Troubleshooting and Running the App*
- Describes the process of troubleshooting and running the app.
- Mentions the error related to the API key.
- Discusses the need to set "dangerously allow browser" to True.
01:00:01 📊 *App Functionality Testing*
- Demonstrates the testing of the app's functionality.
- Shows the generation of questions based on provided notes.
- Discusses potential improvements for the app's user interface and interaction.
01:02:24 🌐 *Future Possibilities and Custom UI*
- Explores the future possibilities of building custom UI for AI interactions.
- Discusses the potential of AI choosing the best UI for specific tasks.
- Mentions Google Gemini's approach to UI construction with language models.
01:03:32 🚀 *Quick App Development and Collaboration*
- Highlights the quick development and collaborative nature of building the app.
- Expresses the enjoyment of the development process.
- Discusses the potential of effortless flow in building with LL-based tools.
01:04:13 📚 *Finding More Information*
- Provides information on where to find Geoffrey Litt and his research.
- Mentions the essay "Malleable Software in the Age of LLMs" on his personal website.
- Encourages further exploration of his work and ideas.
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