Join me as I chat with Ben Tossell to discuss how non-technical users can leverage OpenAI's Codex to build and modify websites without writing code. The video showcases a practical example of adding a new tab to a personal website through simple text commands, with Codex handling all the coding work. Ben explains GitHub basics, pull requests, and how to manage code changes while emphasizing that this approach makes coding more accessible to beginners.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
01:28 - What is Codex
02:38 - Explanation of GitHub and repositories
05:54 - Demonstration of adding a new tab to a website
10:53 - Why use Codex if you are non-technical
15:26 - Explanation of merging and closing pull requests
18:18 - Best practices for non-technical people using Codex
21:54 - Tips for Debugging using ChatGPT
23:47 - More advanced use cases beyond personal websites
25:30 - Cloning a Repo and using Codex
30:08 - Conclusion and Final Thoughts on Codex
Key Points:
• Codex is an OpenAI terminal product that allows users to type in tasks, generate code, and push it to GitHub without writing code themselves
• The workflow involves creating tasks, reviewing generated code, creating pull requests, and merging changes
• For non-technical people, Codex offers a more accessible entry point to coding than traditional development
• Best practice is to start with simple personal website projects before attempting more complex applications:
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