ChatGPT: everything you need to know

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It was November 2022 when a revolutionary tool appeared on the market. A platform capable of answering all your questions in a matter of seconds. Who writes complete texts and even talks to you.

If you read the title of this article, you already know that we are talking about the famous ChatGPT. But do you know everything about him? 

Despite his immense fame, ChatGPT is still a mystery to many. Therefore, in this article, we will show you the story behind this tool, how it works, what its features are and how it can be a great ally in your programming in code. 

Are you curious? Then, keep reading and discover everything about ChatGPT!

What is ChatGPT?

To understand this question, we first need to talk about the story behind ChatGPT. This tool is the result of years of research and development in the field of artificial intelligence, especially natural language processing (PLN). 

ChatGPT is based on an AI model called GPT, which stands for generative pre-trained transformer or Pre-trained Generative Transformer. It was developed by OpenAI, an artificial intelligence research company founded in 2015 by a group of entrepreneurs and scientists. 

Including, Elon Musk was one of the founders of OpenAI, along with Sam Altman, Peter Thiel, Reid Hoffman, Jessica Livingston, among others. However, Musk decided to step away from the company after a few years. 

The goal of this organization is to develop AI that benefits humanity as a whole, without being controlled by private or government interests. After many tests and initial launches, in November 2022, ChatGPT as we know it today finally emerged. 

Now let's talk about “What is ChatGPT”!

The ChatGPT that we know and use today uses GPT-3 as a base, that is, it uses the same artificial intelligence model that was created by OpenAI, but with some adaptations and improvements. In practice, Chat is an application that allows users to chat with GPT-3 through a text interface. 

It is capable of generating answers to users' questions and requests using its large database, which contains billion words extracted from internet texts, books, articles, news and others. It is also capable of generating original and creative content, such as:

• Poems;
• Stories;
• Codes;
• Essay;
• Songs;
• Parodies.

How does ChatGPT work?

As you have already seen, ChatGPT operates from a large database. But how does this work? 

This huge database is used to train the artificial intelligence model, which learns to recognize:

• Standards;
• Relations;
• Contexts;
• Meanings of words.

So, when the user types a prompt, Chat will analyze and search its database. At this point, it searches for words that are most likely to appear next, according to the logic, grammar and style of the text. Finally, it generates a response that tries to be coherent, relevant and interesting for the user.

What are ChatGPT prompts?

You prompts are simple to understand. They can be defined as a way to encourage or request user input. In practice, they are words, phrases or texts that you type and that are used to ask or say something to ChatGPT. 

You can do prompts of various types, such as questions, requests or conversations. For example, if you want to know more about what prompts, you can make a prompt like this: “What is a prompt?” and ChatGPT will explain to you: 

Image: Reproduction / ChatGPT

What are the functions of ChatGPT?

Have you already understood what ChatGPT is and how it works through prompts. Now, let's see some of the main functions it can perform: 

Provides answers

ChatGPT can provide answers to users' questions and this includes a range of topics. It can answer everything based on information published up until January 2022, which was its last knowledge update. In other words, after this date, GPT does not have access, therefore does not respond to current affairs. 

But, you may ask “Who were the last 5 World Cup champions?” and he will answer you: 

Image: Reproduction / ChatGPT

Helps with writing and reviewing texts

In addition, ChatGPT can also help with writing and reviewing texts of the most diverse types. It will help you in the way you describe in the prompt, whether asking for tips, suggestions or text examples. 

If you ask “Write a poem about no-code”, it will give you this answer:

Image: Reproduction / ChatGPT

Help with language learning

ChatGPT can also help with learning new languages, acting as a kind of translator or even practicing vocabulary. 

Imagine you are in France and want to buy a Croissant. ChatGPT can help you with this, just ask “I need to buy a Croissant in France, what is the best way to order?” and he will respond: 

Image: Reproduction / ChatGPT

Provides lists of the most diverse

ChatGPT can help you with ideas through the most diverse lists. Let's imagine you have a son and you want name ideas, just ask “Give me five name ideas for girls” and he will respond: 

Image: Reproduction / ChatGPT

Works as a chatbot

Finally, ChatGPT can function as a chatbot, i.e. a robot that talks to users through a text interface. Imagine you are bored and want to chat with a friendly robot. 

You can say “I’m bored GPT, tell me a joke” and he will respond: 

Image: Reproduction / ChatGPT

What are the advantages of using ChatGPT?

After understanding all its features, you may be wondering “how can ChatGPT be beneficial for my personal or professional daily life?”. Rest assured, we will answer this below:

Allows access to countless information

As we explained, ChatGPT has access to thousands of information instantly. This can be great for learn something new, whether it’s a recipe or professional research. 

Provides 24-hour support

It is also available to users at any time of the day or night. So even if you are a more active person in the early hours of the morning, you won't have any obstacles when using ChatGPT. 

Works quickly

Certainly, the advantage that stands out most when we talk about ChatGPT is its speed. This helps a lot with productivity and quality of work. 

It is a tool for education and work

In addition to all this, ChatGPT can be a tool that helps users' education and work in several ways. For example, it can be used for students who want create a study schedule for Enem or by application developers looking for quick answers to a problem. 

How can ChatGPT work in codeless programming?

If you parachuted in here and don't know anything about no-code programming, we suggest take a look at our blog and discover everything about this revolutionary way of creating apps. 

But, if you follow us, we will show you 3 situations in which ChatGPT can be your ally when it comes to program without codes. 

Assistance in creating apps

Imagine you're creating your app, but you can't quite define your goal to begin with. ChatGPT could be that assistance you need to kickstart your project. Furthermore, it can help with practical examples in accordance with apps development good practices.

Task and process automation

ChatGPT can be a great ally in creating automated workflows, which connect different applications and services, and which perform actions quickly and intelligently. With it you can, for example, define the triggers, conditions, actions and results of the flows. 

Data analysis and insights

ChatGPT can do code-free data analysis using platforms like Power BI, Tableau, Google Data Studio, etc. Believe me, if you are organizing data, GPT can be a facilitator of this process, providing good insights. 

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