Speak to Program

Codex is based on GPT-3, a natural language model created by OpenAI.

Despite the hype, Codex wont let amateurs start spouting programs, ul Haq said.

It takes technical know-how just to get Codex running and a bit more to get a result.

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“Moreover, Codex isnt a standalone utility.

But Codex is an impressive tool for developers, ul Haq said.

No Special Skills Required

There are many options for non-technical users who want to program.

Someone creating code using a laptop and a desktop computer.

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Web developerPatrick SinclairrecommendsBlockly, a drag and drop languagecreated by Google.

There are also non-technical programming tools likeThunkableandBubblethat allow users to create programs through a graphical interface.

And, of course, you could build websites without code using tools like Wix.com.