# Can a complete coding n00b build an app with GPT-3? **URL:** \ **Category:** API\ **Created:** [July 12, 2021, 7:03pm UTC](https://community.openai.com/t/can-a-complete-coding-n00b-build-an-app-with-gpt-3/5747 "2021-07-12T19:03:27Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![melanie.seibert](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/openai1/user_avatar/community.openai.com/melanie.seibert/32/3127_2.png) [@melanie.seibert](https://community.openai.com/u/melanie.seibert)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2021, 7:03pm UTC](https://community.openai.com/t/can-a-complete-coding-n00b-build-an-app-with-gpt-3/5747/1 "2021-07-12T19:03:27Z")
Hi all, Nervous to post this, but I’m a complete noob to programming and I want to learn. I’m looking for resources on building an app with GPT-3. Here’s my situation: - Not a developer, though I’ve worked with devs for over a decade and written documentation for them - So I know what an API is - I’ve done introductory courses in Perl, Python, and a bit of Javascript, so I know basic programming concepts - Never built an app on my own before - Willing to work hard to learn how to do it Are there any resources online for someone like me? I’m serious about wanting to learn the following: - how to create a super basic front end (just for a proof of concept) - setting up a server and using it to store whatever data (I don’t even know what goes there) - training the model - handling authentication and account provisioning I’ve been able to interact with the API from the command line, but that’s about it. One idea I had is to ask one of my developer friends to coach/tutor me in this process. LMK if you think that’s my best option. Thanks for not judging me 🙂 and for any resources you can provide. Melanie ---
**Author:** ![obeydesign](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/openai1/user_avatar/community.openai.com/obeydesign/32/3563_2.png) [@obeydesign](https://community.openai.com/u/obeydesign)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2021, 10:37pm UTC](https://community.openai.com/t/can-a-complete-coding-n00b-build-an-app-with-gpt-3/5747/2 "2021-07-12T22:37:45Z")
I am working from a similar background as yours, and am also not a dev. Poking around and asking questions, the low/no code application builder Bubble is what was suggested to me. ---
**Author:** ![itsanishjain](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/openai1/user_avatar/community.openai.com/itsanishjain/32/2675_2.png) [@itsanishjain](https://community.openai.com/u/itsanishjain)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2021, 10:15am UTC](https://community.openai.com/t/can-a-complete-coding-n00b-build-an-app-with-gpt-3/5747/4 "2021-07-13T10:15:02Z")
Thanks for mentioning and insights I still need to work a lot with saas101 and yes @melanie.seibert you should start working but if you are completely new and just wanted to put your product out fast as possible go with no code tools but have time use my repo as base and ask me any questions I help you ---
**Author:** ![stevet](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/openai1/user_avatar/community.openai.com/stevet/32/202_2.png) [@stevet](https://community.openai.com/u/stevet)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2021, 3:23pm UTC](https://community.openai.com/t/can-a-complete-coding-n00b-build-an-app-with-gpt-3/5747/5 "2021-07-13T15:23:27Z")
Hey @melanie.seibert, I’ve written a book called Exploring GPT-3 that I hope will help get new coders get comfortable building apps that leverage the OpenAI API. The book is complete now, but the publisher is holding off on publishing it until GPT-3 is out of beta. However, you can use this link to get a copy. [Exploring GPT-3 Book Review](https://learn.dabblelab.com/courses/exploring-gpt-3-book-review). I’m 100% sure anyone willing to invest a bit of time can start building real-world solutions without any prior programming skills. You can do this! ---
**Author:** ![itsanishjain](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/openai1/user_avatar/community.openai.com/itsanishjain/32/2675_2.png) [@itsanishjain](https://community.openai.com/u/itsanishjain)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2021, 4:09pm UTC](https://community.openai.com/t/can-a-complete-coding-n00b-build-an-app-with-gpt-3/5747/6 "2021-07-13T16:09:28Z")
Just download the book ---
**Author:** ![itsanishjain](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/openai1/user_avatar/community.openai.com/itsanishjain/32/2675_2.png) [@itsanishjain](https://community.openai.com/u/itsanishjain)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2021, 5:25pm UTC](https://community.openai.com/t/can-a-complete-coding-n00b-build-an-app-with-gpt-3/5747/7 "2021-07-13T17:25:11Z")
hey book is really detailed love the way you present stuff, try my best to read and give feedback to you ---
**Author:** ![melanie.seibert](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/openai1/user_avatar/community.openai.com/melanie.seibert/32/3127_2.png) [@melanie.seibert](https://community.openai.com/u/melanie.seibert)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2021, 6:12pm UTC](https://community.openai.com/t/can-a-complete-coding-n00b-build-an-app-with-gpt-3/5747/8 "2021-07-13T18:12:25Z")
Oh, I just started playing with Bubble. Thanks for the suggestion! Glad to see other non-devs here. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![melanie.seibert](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/openai1/user_avatar/community.openai.com/melanie.seibert/32/3127_2.png) [@melanie.seibert](https://community.openai.com/u/melanie.seibert)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2021, 6:15pm UTC](https://community.openai.com/t/can-a-complete-coding-n00b-build-an-app-with-gpt-3/5747/9 "2021-07-13T18:15:30Z")
Great point. I don’t think you’re being judgmental, just honest. I guess I’m thinking of learning to be a “real” developer. I know that takes time, and I’m good with that—but would prefer not to have to go back to a 4-year college and pay tuition for a CS bachelor’s degree. Thanks for the resources, those look awesome! ---
**Author:** ![melanie.seibert](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/openai1/user_avatar/community.openai.com/melanie.seibert/32/3127_2.png) [@melanie.seibert](https://community.openai.com/u/melanie.seibert)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2021, 6:16pm UTC](https://community.openai.com/t/can-a-complete-coding-n00b-build-an-app-with-gpt-3/5747/10 "2021-07-13T18:16:05Z")
Oh also, I’d love to partner with a dev but the ones I know just roll their eyes when a buddy says, “Hey, I have an app idea!” And I don’t want to be that guy. lol ---
**Author:** ![melanie.seibert](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/openai1/user_avatar/community.openai.com/melanie.seibert/32/3127_2.png) [@melanie.seibert](https://community.openai.com/u/melanie.seibert)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2021, 6:17pm UTC](https://community.openai.com/t/can-a-complete-coding-n00b-build-an-app-with-gpt-3/5747/11 "2021-07-13T18:17:04Z")
Awesome, will do! Thank you. ---
**Author:** ![obeydesign](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/openai1/user_avatar/community.openai.com/obeydesign/32/3563_2.png) [@obeydesign](https://community.openai.com/u/obeydesign)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2021, 6:21pm UTC](https://community.openai.com/t/can-a-complete-coding-n00b-build-an-app-with-gpt-3/5747/12 "2021-07-13T18:21:34Z")
I can’t get past the “a few more things before getting started” page. I don’t have a linkedin account. Suggestions, other than creating a linkedin account? ---
**Author:** ![stevet](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/openai1/user_avatar/community.openai.com/stevet/32/202_2.png) [@stevet](https://community.openai.com/u/stevet)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2021, 7:02pm UTC](https://community.openai.com/t/can-a-complete-coding-n00b-build-an-app-with-gpt-3/5747/13 "2021-07-13T19:02:42Z")
Thanks so much, @itsanishjain. Your feedback would be very much appriciated! ---
**Author:** ![stevet](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/openai1/user_avatar/community.openai.com/stevet/32/202_2.png) [@stevet](https://community.openai.com/u/stevet)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2021, 7:04pm UTC](https://community.openai.com/t/can-a-complete-coding-n00b-build-an-app-with-gpt-3/5747/14 "2021-07-13T19:04:42Z")
Hey @obeydesign,I don’t think that’s a required input but if so, just make one up like [https://linkedin.com/in/obeydesign](https://linkedin.com/in/obeydesign) - I think that will let you in. ---
**Author:** ![obeydesign](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/openai1/user_avatar/community.openai.com/obeydesign/32/3563_2.png) [@obeydesign](https://community.openai.com/u/obeydesign)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2021, 7:18pm UTC](https://community.openai.com/t/can-a-complete-coding-n00b-build-an-app-with-gpt-3/5747/15 "2021-07-13T19:18:27Z")
Thanks. I couldn’t remember the linkedin user form. ---
**Author:** ![obeydesign](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/openai1/user_avatar/community.openai.com/obeydesign/32/3563_2.png) [@obeydesign](https://community.openai.com/u/obeydesign)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2021, 7:21pm UTC](https://community.openai.com/t/can-a-complete-coding-n00b-build-an-app-with-gpt-3/5747/16 "2021-07-13T19:21:18Z")
…no, I still can’t get past that page. Very mysterious. My github name is obeydesign, and my twitter handle is obeydesign1. I even tried changing the location dropdown, but it just loops back to that page, with no error message or other information. ---
**Author:** ![obeydesign](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/openai1/user_avatar/community.openai.com/obeydesign/32/3563_2.png) [@obeydesign](https://community.openai.com/u/obeydesign)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2021, 7:24pm UTC](https://community.openai.com/t/can-a-complete-coding-n00b-build-an-app-with-gpt-3/5747/17 "2021-07-13T19:24:07Z")
So, I input all my information from the “main” signup page, and that worked. Maybe there’s an error on the other page. ---
**Author:** ![stevet](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/openai1/user_avatar/community.openai.com/stevet/32/202_2.png) [@stevet](https://community.openai.com/u/stevet)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2021, 8:01pm UTC](https://community.openai.com/t/can-a-complete-coding-n00b-build-an-app-with-gpt-3/5747/18 "2021-07-13T20:01:01Z")
Okay, so you’re in now? ---
**Author:** ![obeydesign](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/openai1/user_avatar/community.openai.com/obeydesign/32/3563_2.png) [@obeydesign](https://community.openai.com/u/obeydesign)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2021, 9:02pm UTC](https://community.openai.com/t/can-a-complete-coding-n00b-build-an-app-with-gpt-3/5747/19 "2021-07-13T21:02:33Z")
Yes, I’m in and was able to download the file. ---
**Author:** ![fire](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/openai1/user_avatar/community.openai.com/fire/32/1603_2.png) [@fire](https://community.openai.com/u/fire)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2021, 10:45am UTC](https://community.openai.com/t/can-a-complete-coding-n00b-build-an-app-with-gpt-3/5747/20 "2021-07-14T10:45:04Z")
> [@m-a.schenk](#): > > …It is the same myth as the one in which self-declared artists claim to be able to write Neruda-like poems… The irony when GPT-3 can do that 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![fire](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/openai1/user_avatar/community.openai.com/fire/32/1603_2.png) [@fire](https://community.openai.com/u/fire)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2021, 11:08am UTC](https://community.openai.com/t/can-a-complete-coding-n00b-build-an-app-with-gpt-3/5747/22 "2021-07-14T11:08:58Z")
Well, in a way we all react to some sort of prompts 🙂 I’ve seen weirder things come out of an unrelated input, but on the other hand, I guess I can’t really call GPT-3 unlearned 😌 [Next page](https://community.openai.com/t/can-a-complete-coding-n00b-build-an-app-with-gpt-3/5747.md?page=2)