September 1, 2023

ChatGPT Code Interpreter: Revolutionizing How We Write and Understand Code

In the digital age, the intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and coding has given rise to powerful tools that transform the way we approach programming. Among these, the ChatGPT Code Interpreter stands out as a remarkable innovation. If you've ever wondered, "Is there a way for AI to help me understand or write code?", or "How can I simplify the coding process with the help of AI?", you're in the right place.

Dive into the world of ChatGPT Code Interpreter and discover how it's making waves in the programming landscape.

Discover the power of AI in coding with the ChatGPT Code Interpreter. Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting, see how AI can revolutionize your coding experience.

What is AI?

Artificial Intelligence, commonly referred to as AI is a branch of computer science that aims to create machines that can perform tasks that typically require human intelligence. These tasks include problem-solving, understanding natural language, recognizing patterns, and making decisions. With advancements in machine learning and neural networks, AI systems like ChatGPT are now capable of mimicking human thought processes to an unprecedented degree.

Why Use the ChatGPT Code Interpreter?

  1. Efficiency: No more endless hours of debugging. The Code Interpreter can assist in identifying and suggesting fixes for your coding challenges.
  2. Learning: Whether you're a beginner trying to understand a complex code snippet or an expert seeking to optimize your code, ChatGPT offers insights and explanations tailored to your needs.
  3. Collaboration: Sharing code with peers? ChatGPT can act as a mediator, interpreting and explaining code segments for better team understanding.
  4. Versatility: From Python to JavaScript, the Code Interpreter is designed to understand and assist with a wide range of programming languages.

The most recent Code Interpreter ChatGPT model has new functionalities that prior AI models lacked. OpenAI has done an excellent job of allowing you to run Python inside of ChatGPT to perform interactive tasks. This blog serves as a reference for Code Interpreters.

According to OpenAI's website, the code interpreter is a new experimental model of ChatGPT as a completely new model. In this blog, I'll describe and demonstrate how it allows you to upload files and run code in a Python Sandbox. People are already utilizing it to create games in minutes, map the population density of the country by ZIP code, and even create pretty good diagrams for statistics and information based on Excel spreadsheets.

It can now do a few more things, such as use Python, upload files, and download files. 

So, how does this new model run code? 

Python exists in a sandbox, allowing it to be firewalled and then executed inside of a temporary region. This means that this version of ChatGPT can do Maths, which was one of the most significant restrictions of prior versions.

How to enable ChatGPT Code Interpreter?

Let's give it a shot. It has been enabled for all Premium Subscribers. Go to Settings, then to Beta features, then tick the code interpreter to make it available under GPT4 from the drop-down list.



Different ways to use Code Interpreter

Create Graphical Representations: 

First, I requested it "generate a graphical depiction of Pi". It doesn't only tell me what pi is; it also tries to run it in a code sandbox. Unfortunately, the initial attempt fails, but because this model is intelligent, it can detect when it fails. 
I told it to utilize Python libraries this time, and it did. The end result is this diagram, which is exactly what I was searching for. I can go back and look at the Python code; it imports a library; the code is clean and well-marked; and I could copy and paste it directly into an application.


Mathematical Calculations: 

You can ask mathematical calculations such as "How long would it take to drive to the nearest city from New Delhi at 100 kilometers per hour?" ChatGPT Code Interpreter identifies each city and its distance then develops a formula to calculate how long it would take vs. the distance. I double-checked this on Google, and it was mostly correct.


Work with files: 

The next amazing feature is the ability to upload files. You can upload nearly anything as long as it is 100 MB or less. In this scenario, I'll attach a PDF invoice for the product as well as a document for the product module. I can then ask queries such as, "What is this PDF about?" or "How much tax I have paid for this product?" or "Explain to me the Purpose of the module."


Analyzing Excel files or CSVs, is one of the nicest things that Code Interpreter can do. I attempted to upload a large CSV file and asked some interesting questions, such as how to create a bar chart. This is the stage where ChatGPT can conduct some pretty fantastic data analysis using spreadsheets like this.


Image Editing: 

Another function of the new ChatGPT Code Interpreter model is the ability to upload, access, and alter photos. I'm going to submit a photo and ask if it can recognize the face and its location in the photo. Python is being used to do this activity. There are Python packages for stuff like face detection that it can utilize to locate the face. It did an excellent job with the red square around the face in the supplied image. Then I asked it to crop around the face so I could make an avatar, and it could do that as well.



The ChatGPT Code Interpreter isn't just another tool; it's a testament to how AI is reshaping our approach to coding. For professionals, hobbyists, and learners alike, this AI-powered assistant offers an unparalleled blend of guidance, interpretation, and optimization. If you're on the fence about integrating AI into your coding journey, remember that in the world of programming, staying ahead means embracing the future. And the future is undeniably intertwined with AI.

There are numerous methods to use the OpenAI Code Interpreter. If I missed any, please feel free to add the same in the comments section.

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