How I saved $1,000 using ChatGPT
TL;DR:
ChatGPT wrote Python code that worked perfectly the first time, interfaced with the Stripe API for my company's Stripe account, and generated 10,000 voucher codes for a deal we're running. This saved hours of software development time, and at least $1,000. What would have taken hours of work, and a few days to complete, was done in about 5 minutes?????
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I want to share an incredible experience I had recently using ChatGPT, which fundamentally transformed how I handle software development tasks, saving both time and money.?
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I'm an experienced software developer, turned business owner—BeHuman.Online is my baby—an interactive, and engaging virtual event platform. We're running an AppSumo deal, which is similar to Groupon or Kickstarter. To launch the deal on AppSumo, we needed to prepare 10,000 voucher codes for customers of the deal. These voucher codes had to be valid within Stripe, which we're using for e-commerce.?
The task was simple yet tedious - creating a Python script to interface with the Stripe API to import promo codes, which meant getting to grips with Stripe's authentication process, function calls, and overall structure.?
I turned to ChatGPT, and provided it with a brief of the task at hand. In less than a minute, ChatGPT generated a Python script that covered everything from Stripe's API authentication, to generating and importing promotional codes. The result was a perfect, ready-to-run script, executed flawlessly on the first try. No debugging needed, no hours spent poring over Stripe documentation, and certainly no money spent on hiring a developer.
Does this signal the demise of software developers? Certainly not. However, with groundbreaking tools like ChatGPT, the role of a software developer is swiftly evolving. We're moving away from a focus on the meticulous and often tedious task of piecing together functions, to more strategic, high-level planning and objective setting. AI technology is not replacing us; instead, it's empowering us to concentrate more on creativity, strategy, and innovation.
That's all I wanted to share???