GPT Pilot ✈️ Build Full Stack Apps with a SINGLE PROMPT (Made for Devs)

Introduction to GPT Pilot and VS Code Plugin

In this section, the speaker introduces GPT Pilot, an AI coding assistant for engineers, and demonstrates how to use its VS Code plugin.

Installing GPT Pilot VS Code Plugin

• Open VS Code and go to Extensions.

• Search for "GPT Pilot" and install the "GPT Pilot Alpha" plugin.

• Click on the GPT Pilot tab on the left side of the screen.

Setting up GPT Pilot

• Enter your GP4 API key and click "Create New App".

• Describe your app in detail, specifying that it is a Node.js app with user registration and login functionality.

• Answer questions about authentication method, email confirmation, password strength requirements, and homepage data display.

Planning the Application Development

In this section, the speaker discusses how GPT Pilot helps in planning application development by asking clarifying questions and providing a project summary.

Project Summary

• The project involves building a full-stack application with user registration, login, and data display functionality.

• Technologies used include Node.js for backend development and a database for storage.

Clarifying Questions

• GPT Pilot asks additional questions to clarify specific requirements of the application.

Development Process with GPT Pilot

In this section, the speaker explains how GPT Pilot assists in development by generating code snippets and providing guidance throughout the process.

Implementing User Registration Backend Logic

• Task 1: Initialize a Node.js project with Express.js and set up a basic server.

• Follow the steps provided by GPT Pilot to execute necessary commands.

• Make required input decisions when prompted by GPT Pilot.

• Test the server using a curl command.

Debugging and Testing with GPT Pilot

• GPT Pilot helps in debugging and testing by providing code snippets, highlighting specific lines of code, and asking for input when needed.

• The iterative process between an engineer and GPT Pilot ensures smooth development.

Checking Server Status

In this section, the speaker demonstrates how to check if the server is running correctly using a curl command.

Verifying Server Status

• Start the application on Port 3002.

• Use a curl command to ping the server and check for expected output.

Conclusion

The speaker concludes by emphasizing the benefits of using GPT Pilot for application development and testing.

Benefits of Using GPT Pilot

• GPT Pilot simplifies application development by generating code snippets, providing guidance, and assisting in debugging.

• The collaboration between engineers and AI enhances productivity and efficiency in building sophisticated full-stack applications.

Setting up the Project

In this section, the speaker sets up the project and installs necessary dependencies.

Installing Dependencies

• The command npm install Mongoose is executed to install Mongoose.

• The comment in user.js file is replaced with the default local MongoDB connection string.

• The command npm start is used to start the application.

Debugging Installation Issues

• An error occurs due to a missing module "MV".

• The speaker debugs the issue by installing the required module using npm install.

• After resolving the issue, two warnings are displayed but are considered acceptable.

Testing User Registration Functionality

This section focuses on testing user registration functionality.

Registering a New User

• The speaker clicks "Start App" and runs a request to test user registration.

• A new user is successfully registered for the app.

• The process is verified by checking if the user was created successfully.

Adding Bootstrap CSS and JS Files

This section covers adding Bootstrap CSS and JS files to the project.

Manual Intervention Required

• The speaker needs to manually copy Bootstrap CSS and JS files into specific directories.

• They download these files from a source provided in the transcript.

• After replacing existing files, they verify that everything is correctly installed.

Testing Login Functionality

This section focuses on testing login functionality.

Logging in with Existing User Credentials

• The speaker starts the app and uses an already registered user's credentials for testing.

• Successful login results in receiving a token as a response.

Creating Login Page Using EJS and Bootstrap

This section involves creating a login page using EJS and Bootstrap, along with handling successful login redirection.

Implementing Login Page

• The speaker follows the provided code to create a login page using EJS and Bootstrap.

• Successful login redirects the user to the homepage.

Conclusion

This section concludes the transcript by mentioning that documentation is being created and highlighting the ability to go back if needed.

Testing the Task Completion

The user tests if the task was completed successfully by following the provided steps. There is an issue with logging in through the UI.

Testing Login Functionality

• User tries to log in using web login.

• Invalid email or password error occurs when trying to log in through the UI.

• The issue needs to be debugged as it works fine through the terminal but not through the interface.

Fixing Login Issue

The user attempts to fix the login issue and verifies if it has been resolved.

Debugging and Fixing Login Issue

• User provides information about the login issue.

• AI suggests adding required input for handling incorrect email/password and redirecting with an error message.

• User saves changes and continues.

• User tests login functionality again, and this time it works fine.

• Deprecation warnings are encountered but are not critical failures.

• AI removes deprecated Mongoose warnings and suggests running node Trace deprecation command.

• Session persistence is manually verified by logging in, restarting the server, and checking if session remains active.

Building Homepage

The user implements a feature to display the logged-in user's first name on the homepage using data retrieved from JWT payload.

Implementing Homepage Feature

• User starts app again to test everything is working correctly.

• User logs in and verifies that their name is displayed on the homepage.

• Manual verification of implementation is done instead of using curl command.

Project Completion

The project generation reaches 100% completion. The user reflects on their experience working with AI assistance throughout the process.

Project Completion Reflection

• The project is now a full-stack application with login functionality and JWT integration.

• AI assistance was helpful in fixing issues and generating code.

• User acknowledges the impressive work done by AI and expresses satisfaction with the completed app.

• User mentions the option to add more features or changes in the future.

Additional Information and Resources

The user provides additional information about accessing resources for further assistance.

Accessing Resources

• User suggests using the back arrow to select different steps or development stages.

• Discord is recommended as a platform for seeking help, with positive feedback about the founders' supportiveness.

• Discord link will be provided in the video description.