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+type: "blog-post"
+title: "Supercharging My Workflow with GPT-4: A Love Story"
+description: |
+  Once a skeptic, the author has embraced GPT-4 (ChatGPT Plus) and experienced a complete transformation of their workflow. GPT-4 has helped them conquer the blank page problem, effortlessly generate scripts, blog posts, and Rust CLI apps, and even adopt a witty writing style. The author is excited about the potential of integrating GPT-4's API into their tool stack and looks forward to a bright future powered by this game-changing technology
+draft: false
+date: "2023-04-07"
+updates:
+- time: "2023-04-07"
+  description: "first iteration"
+tags:
+- '#blog'
+- '#gpt4'
+- '#openai'
+- '#workflow'
+- '#rust'
+authors:
+- "kjuulh"
+---
+
+# Introduction
+
+This post is about my current workflow with gpt4 and gpt3.5. I've written this
+to show how I use it, and why I think it is the future.
+
+I was perviously a skeptic about gpt, and what it would mean for developers,
+engineers, and just though workers in general. However, after having actually
+tried to use it. In the beginning gpt3.5 (chatgpt), and because I was so
+impressed and the fact that it enhanced my workflow that much I decided to
+purchase gpt4 (chatgpt plus) .
+
+My primary work is building tools and infrastructure. Kind of a mix between a
+fixer and a hacker. That means that I usually switch between a lot of languages
+and systems, some of which I don't have a deep expertise in.
+
+## Workflow
+
+The next few sections will be a few situations where I've used chatgpt.
+
+### The blank page problem
+
+Give it a very basic draft or summary of what I want to create.
+
+Example prompts could be:
+
+#### Script
+
+```
+User> Please create a script to extract docker image layers. You should download the image, extract it to a tmp folder and further extract the layers into a shared directory lets call it layers
+
+GPT> <code>
+
+User> <further corrections>
+```
+
+It doesn't give the right answer immediately but close enough that I can either
+nudge it in the right direction or fix the minor mistakes myself, which is what
+I did in this case, because it was so close.
+
+This was the final result:
+
+```bash
+#!/bin/bash
+set -euo pipefail
+
+# Parse command line arguments
+while [[ $# -gt 0 ]]; do
+    key="$1"
+    case "$key" in
+        --image)
+            IMAGE_NAME="$2"
+            shift
+            shift
+            ;;
+        *)
+            echo "Error: Unknown option: $key"
+            echo "Usage: $0 --image IMAGE_NAME"
+            exit 1
+            ;;
+    esac
+done
+
+# Define the path to the temporary directory where the files will be extracted
+DESTINATION="/tmp/docker_images/${IMAGE_NAME}"
+MANIFEST="${DESTINATION}/manifest.json"
+
+# Define a function to download and extract the Docker image layers
+function extract_docker_image {
+    # Save the Docker image as a tar file
+    echo "Saving Docker image as a tar file..." >&2
+    docker save "$1" -o "${DESTINATION}/${IMAGE_NAME}.tar"
+
+    # Extract the Docker image layers to the destination directory
+    echo "Extracting Docker image layers..." >&2
+    mkdir -p "${DESTINATION}/layers"
+    tar -xf "${DESTINATION}/${IMAGE_NAME}.tar" -C "${DESTINATION}/"
+
+    # Rename the layer directories to their respective layer IDs
+    LAYERS=$(jq -r '.[0].Layers[]' "${MANIFEST}")
+
+    # Extract each layer
+    for LAYER in ${LAYERS}; do
+      BLOB="${LAYER}"
+      # Extract the layer tar file to the destination directory
+      echo "Extracting layer ${LAYER}..." >&2
+      mkdir -p "${DESTINATION}/$(dirname ${BLOB})"
+      tar -xf "${DESTINATION}/${BLOB}" -C "${DESTINATION}/layers"
+      echo "Layer ${LAYER} extracted" >&2
+    done
+}
+
+# Ensure that the user has provided the Docker image name using the --image flag
+if [ -z "$IMAGE_NAME" ]; then
+    echo "Error: Docker image name not provided." >&2
+    echo "Usage: $0 --image IMAGE_NAME" >&2
+    exit 1
+fi
+
+# Create the destination directory if it doesn't already exist
+rm -rf "${DESTINATION}"
+mkdir -p "${DESTINATION}"
+
+# Call the function to download and extract the Docker image layers
+extract_docker_image "$IMAGE_NAME"
+```
+
+#### Blog post
+
+Next I've asked it to generate a skeleton of a blog post for me.
+
+```
+User> Please generate a draft of a blogpost about why platform engineering is the next era of infrastructure development. Only write the sections so that I can fill it out myself
+
+GPT> <article>
+```
+
+See my last post for the headings.
+
+I then went ahead and wrote the post, finally I asked it to proof read the
+entire article.
+
+### Rust cli
+
+I gave it a few pointers to generate a cli, this was probably the most wonky
+example, as clap has had major revisions since 2021. However, I just pasted most
+major revisions and it corrected it itself.
+
+```
+User> Please generate a cli app for releasing software based on semantic versioning, include commands such as release, validate and bump, all which should use semantic versioning, please use rust and the clap library
+
+GPT> <code>
+
+User> Please use these clap revisions and update the code to use these instead: <clap revisions>
+
+GPT> <code>
+```
+
+The code still had some issues but it was a great starting point
+
+### Proof reading and writing
+
+ChatGPT is great a writing articles and can quickly infer what points you want
+to argue for. I've given it small sections and had it expand on it and proof
+read it. However, it is usually quite stiff and neutral in tone.
+
+However, you can tune chatgpt to your liking, I.e.
+
+```
+User> From now on please act like a well known blog post writer, write in a whitty, concise and clear manner, but include humor where possible. Write OK if you understand
+
+GPT> OK
+
+User> please expand on this article and write it in the manner mentioned above:
+
+<draft>
+
+GPT> <post>
+```
+
+This actually makes a big difference and writes the post in a clear but personal
+manner, totally different than the neutral tone it held when just prompting it
+normally.
+
+### Generation of stuff
+
+I've asked gpt to generate various things for me, such as yaml for these blog
+posts, it can infer the tags and if given an example of the yaml will
+automatically fill it out.
+
+I've asked it to generate tests for various functions, which it has done to
+great success.
+
+I've also just given it a cli help description and asked it to produce a readme
+for me.
+
+## API
+
+I've not gotten access to the API yet, but I've already simulated what I want it
+to do using the web interface. That is generate a meal plan from a recipe list
+I've curated myself, choose them for the given day, write descriptions add
+recipes etc.
+
+All these steps have been tested individually and I am just waiting for access
+before I can implement it in my meal planner.
+
+# Conclusion
+
+The possibilities are endless, I feel like my development have been super
+charged, I can quickly generate boiler plate and syntax even given vague
+descriptions. ChatGPT has solved the blank page problem for me as I can quickly
+throw an idea out there and it generated a draft for me, which I can refine or
+use as an idea generator.
+
+I've used it for development, and is preparing for integrating it into my
+toolstack and every day. It is an awesome tool, if this continues then the
+future is brigt.
+
+# ChatGPTs take
+
+```
+User> From now on please act as a well known tech blog writer, write in a whitty, clear and concise manner. Write OK if you understand
+
+GPT4> OK
+
+User> <entire post copy/pasta>
+```
+
+I don't remember gushing over gpt that much, but it really speaks its own
+praises
+
+## From Skeptic to Devoted Fan: How GPT-4 Transformed My Workflow
+
+There I was, a once-skeptical soul, questioning the value of GPT and its
+potential impact on developers, engineers, and thought workers alike. But then,
+I dipped my toes into the refreshing waters of GPT-3.5 (ChatGPT), and I was
+hooked! Now a proud GPT-4 (ChatGPT Plus) owner, I'm here to share how it
+revolutionized my workflow.
+
+As a jack-of-all-trades, I find myself juggling a variety of languages and
+systems, often with less-than-perfect expertise. But fear not, for GPT-4 has
+come to the rescue!
+
+### The GPT-4 Workflow Chronicles
+
+Allow me to regale you with tales of how ChatGPT has supercharged my
+productivity.
+
+#### Conquering the Blank Page Problem
+
+No more staring into the abyss of a blank page! I simply provide a basic draft
+or summary, and ChatGPT whips up something marvelous.
+
+##### Scriptwriting Made Easy
+
+Imagine needing a script to extract Docker image layers. Instead of sweating
+over every detail, I give GPT-4 a quick rundown of my requirements, and voilà, a
+near-perfect script is born!
+
+##### Blogging Like a Pro
+
+When tasked with writing a blog post, I ask GPT-4 for a skeleton, and it
+promptly delivers. Then, I fill out the content, and let ChatGPT proofread the
+masterpiece. Simple, efficient, and delightful!
+
+#### Rust CLI Adventures
+
+Though my initial request for a Rust CLI app using the Clap library was slightly
+off due to outdated information, a quick update on Clap revisions had GPT-4
+churning out a solid starting point.
+
+#### Unleashing the Wordsmith Within
+
+While ChatGPT is adept at generating content, it can be a bit neutral in tone.
+However, a simple instruction to adopt a witty, concise, and clear writing
+style, sprinkled with humor, makes all the difference.
+
+#### Masterful Generation of Stuff
+
+From YAML files for blog posts to function tests and even READMEs, GPT-4 has me
+covered. It's like having a digital personal assistant for all things code.
+
+### The API Possibilities
+
+Though I haven't yet accessed the API, I've been testing individual steps to
+create a meal planner. Once I gain access, the sky's the limit!
+
+## Conclusion: A Bright Future Ahead
+
+GPT-4 has truly supercharged my workflow, solving the blank page problem and
+providing endless possibilities. From development to everyday tasks, it's a game
+changer. If this is the future, my friends, it's going to be a wild ride.