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  • 1.  ChatGPT and Understanding code & formulas

    Posted 09-17-2024 09:10

    I have a customer who hired someone to write some PHP code that uploads an export file to their cloud CRM. They're in the midst of moving away from this system however a few recent bugs meant we had to go out to the programmers to update their PHP code.

    This might be more of an edge case because PHP is all text based and relatively easy to review.

    I found that instead of constantly messaging the programmers to learn more about where files were stored and how certain files were selected for upload that I could copy and paste the PHP code into ChatGPT and in return ask it the same questions I would have emailed the programmer for. 

    Where ChatGPT needed additional ( PHP ) information I copied that in. Ultimately ChatGPT almost completely documented (explained) how the PHP code runs and allowed me to give the end user ( my customer ) a summary of how the process worked.

    I also find that ChatGPT is great for creating and debugging Crystal Reports formulas. 

    If you haven't already begun using ChatGPT I suggest subscribing. I think it's about $20/mo and well worth it. 



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    Wayne Schulz
    wayne@s-consult.com
    Schulz Consulting
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    Moodus, CT
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  • 2.  RE: ChatGPT and Understanding code & formulas

    Posted 09-18-2024 00:49

    I have also used Chat GPT for successful Crystal report formulas.



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    [Michele] [Herzog] [CPA,CITP, CGMA]
    [Overland Park] [KS]
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  • 3.  RE: ChatGPT and Understanding code & formulas

    Posted 09-18-2024 08:21

    This topic is an important one for the group.  @Alnoor Cassim has suggested it on the Ideation90 community.  Please vote for it.



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    Jeff Schwenk
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    Bottomline Software, Inc.
    Waynesboro VA
    (540) 221-4444
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  • 4.  RE: ChatGPT and Understanding code & formulas

    Posted 09-18-2024 14:16

    And a timely article in the Washington Post highlighting the environmental cost of AI.

    How much energy can AI use? Breaking down the toll of each ChatGPT query - The Washington Post



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    Jeff Schwenk
    Owner
    Bottomline Software, Inc.
    Waynesboro VA
    (540) 221-4444
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