I'm really struggling with using ChatGPT for my VBA coding tasks. I asked it for help adding some new steps to my code, and while the initial request went okay, combining the new code with my original code was a disaster. I kept asking ChatGPT to debug and test the code before giving it to me, but it just wouldn't cooperate.
I'm new to this, and I felt like I was hitting a wall, as it kept suggesting fixes that just didn't work, or repeating solutions we'd already gone over that still led to errors. It was frustrating because I know the code isn't that complicated—less than 500 lines. After a couple of hours of trying, I gave up, feeling kind of silly for being unable to communicate my needs effectively. Does anyone have tips on how to get better results from ChatGPT on such tasks in the future?
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Yeah, I noticed similar issues! It seems like there was a dip in performance recently. I was getting wrong answers consistently too. It’s like it’s recognizing the mistakes, but keeps cycling back to them! Maybe starting fresh in a new chat after hitting a dead end helps; sometimes a reset clears things up.
You're not alone! I've had a rough time with ChatGPT too lately. It feels like a lot of times, it doesn’t remember previous prompts well, which can be super annoying when you just want a clean solution to your coding problems. I found that sometimes just reigniting the conversation helps, but often, I’ve had to break my requests down into smaller pieces. That way, it’s easier for it to handle without getting overwhelmed! Keeps it focused, you know?
Exactly! I did that recently and it worked so much better. Smaller tasks let the AI actually track what’s going on.
Try simplifying your code snippets and share just the relevant parts. I’ve found that presenting smaller segments of code for analysis leads to better suggestions. Also, keeping your instructions clear and specific can help guide it in the right direction. It makes a real difference!
Thanks for the tip! I’ll remember to break things up next time I ask.
That’s true! Opening a new chat sometimes gives it a clean slate, and you might get a better response.