ChatGPT¶

ChatGPT is OpenAI's conversational AI assistant that excels at natural language processing, code generation, and problem-solving. It's accessible through web interface, API, and mobile apps.

Quick Start¶

Web Access:

# Open ChatGPT in browser
open "https://chat.openai.com"

Verify Access:

# Test with a simple prompt
# "Write a Python function to calculate factorial"

Key Features¶

Code Generation & Review¶

Generate code in multiple languages
Debug and optimize existing code
Explain complex algorithms
Code reviews and suggestions

Documentation & Writing¶

Technical documentation
README files and comments
API documentation
Markdown formatting

Problem Solving¶

Algorithm design
System architecture discussions
Troubleshooting guidance
Best practices recommendations

Best Practices¶

Effective Prompting¶

# Good prompt structure:
1. Context: "I'm working on a Python web scraper"
2. Task: "I need to parse JSON from an API"
3. Constraints: "Handle rate limiting and errors"
4. Format: "Show me the code with comments"

Code Generation Tips¶

Specify language and version
Include error handling requirements
Request documentation/comments
Ask for test cases when needed

Security Considerations¶

Never share API keys or secrets
Avoid sharing sensitive business logic
Review generated code before use
Be cautious with database queries

Common Use Cases¶

Development Workflow¶

# Typical ChatGPT integration in development:
# 1. Design discussion
# 2. Code generation
# 3. Code review
# 4. Documentation writing
# 5. Testing strategies

Learning & Research¶

Explain new technologies
Compare frameworks/libraries
Understand error messages
Learn design patterns

Integration Options¶

Browser Extension¶

Quick access from any webpage
Code snippet generation
Documentation lookup

API Access¶

# OpenAI API for programmatic access
import openai

client = openai.OpenAI(api_key="your-key-here")
response = client.chat.completions.create(
    model="gpt-4",
    messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Hello!"}]
)

Mobile Apps¶

iOS and Android apps available
Voice input support
Conversation sync across devices

Limitations & Considerations¶

Knowledge Cutoff¶

Training data has a cutoff date
May not know latest framework versions
Current events may be outdated

Code Quality¶

Always review generated code
Test thoroughly before production
Verify security practices
Check for deprecated methods

Context Limits¶

Conversation length limits
May lose context in long sessions
Break complex problems into parts

Pricing Tiers¶

ChatGPT Free¶

GPT-3.5 model access
Standard response times
Usage limits during high demand

ChatGPT Plus ($20/month)¶

GPT-4 access
Priority access during peak times
Faster response times
Plugin access (varies by availability)

Claude Code - AI-powered development assistant
Claude Desktop - Desktop AI assistant
Ollama - Local AI models

Resources¶

Official: - ChatGPT Web Interface - OpenAI API Documentation - OpenAI Cookbook

Community: - Awesome ChatGPT Prompts - ChatGPT for Developers