Learning Timeline
Key Insights
Benefits of Parallel Tasking
Codex allows you to run up to 6 different coding tasks simultaneously, making it significantly faster than manual coding.
Vibe Coding vs. Production Ready
Unlike typical 'vibe coding' tools, Codex focuses on handling large and complex existing codebases rather than just building from scratch.
Code Security
Always use 'Environment Variables' to store secrets or API keys. Never hard-code sensitive information directly into your code files.
Prompts
Adding a Voice Feature
Target:
OpenAI Codex
Add voice input feature to this chatbot.
Step by Step
How to Set Up OpenAI Codex & Connect GitHub
- Visit the OpenAI Codex website via chatgpt.com (Ensure you have the $200 Pro plan).
- Click the Login button and connect your GitHub account directly (Required for access).
- Select the 'Repository' you wish to edit from the dropdown list.
- Choose the specific 'Branch' you want to work on (Example: main or dev).
- Go to the 'Environments' tab to set up the virtual machine environment.
- Click the 'Edit' button within the Environments menu.
- Enter sensitive information such as API keys, emails, or passwords in the 'Environment Variables' section.
- Write scripts in the provided space if you need to install additional libraries (Codex comes with a universal library pre-installed).
- Click Save to activate your environment configuration.
How to Automate Code Edits & Pull Requests
- Enter a prompt in the chat box for code modifications (Example: add a new feature or refactor).
- Wait for Codex to process the task (You can run up to 6 tasks in parallel).
- Review the code changes automatically generated by the AI.
- Go to your GitHub account and open the 'Pull Request' section.
- Check the 'New Branch' automatically created by Codex (Example: codecs-add-voice-input).
- Click the 'Merge Pull Request' button to merge the new code into the main branch (main app).
- Confirm the Merge to complete the update process.
