I've recently been using Codex along with a GitHub fork to rewrite an app I really liked. To my surprise, it not only managed to rewrite the application but also passed it through the CI/CD pipelines with minimal issues. Out of all the enhancements I made, only about 1 in 50 weren't exactly as I specified. I even created a complete Telegram bot that runs in Docker! If you're learning to code or just starting out, I highly recommend trying Codex. I'm considering starting a new project from scratch—has anyone else had a similar experience? Any tips or success stories?
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I've been experimenting with using Codex for tasks outside of development, especially for long-context stuff. I’m treating GitHub as my file storage, which is an interesting approach!
That's awesome to hear! I've been using Codex for a while now too, and while it's quite effective, I do wonder how non-programmers handle the more complex issues that pop up during app development. I'm an experienced dev with 8 years under my belt, so I can't imagine how frustrating it might be for newbies.
You need a pro account to access all the features, right? I've heard rumors about that.
Actually, as of June 3rd, plus users can use it as well. They've opened it up a bit!
Yeah, I just jumped in without thinking and was thrilled to find it available.
Could someone guide me on how to get started with Codex? Do I need to copy my code directly to it?
First, you need to set up a GitHub repo with your code. Then, add that repo as an environment in Codex. Just make sure to configure the environment correctly so it installs all the dependencies without taking too much time to start up.
It's not perfect though. I notice some bugs, like it often tries reinstalling things unnecessarily or gets lost in longer threads. Sometimes I just wish I could ask it to do small changes without waiting forever for a response! My whole workflow has changed for the better, despite those quirks.
Using Codex to rewrite a large SaaS project has been a wild experience for me! It's a love-hate relationship since it gets better over time. I previously used solver.ai and I'm not switching back!
I would totally share my bot here, but really, Codex has been a game changer!
I used Codex to add a simple feature (like a dark mode toggle) to a forked app on GitHub. I had never used GitHub before, and I don't know how to code! The original developer had it on their to-do list, but I just couldn't wait any longer!
You could just submit a commit to his repo if he’s cool with you helping out. It's a nice way to contribute!
I was starting to think maybe I was just having an amazing experience, but it's reassuring to hear others are finding it useful too!