How ChatGPT Built My App in Minutes 🤯

Introduction

This tutorial will guide you through the process of creating a basic mobile app using ChatGPT. You will learn how to generate code for a simple Tic Tac Toe game, improve its appearance, save the code to your computer, host it online, and convert it into a mobile app that you can install on your Android device. No prior coding experience is necessary!

Chapter 1: Decide on Your App Idea

• Determine the type of app you want to create. For this tutorial, we will build a simple game app like Tic Tac Toe.
• Open ChatGPT and describe your app idea, including the functionality you want. For this example, ask ChatGPT to generate HTML, CSS, and JavaScript code for a two-player Tic Tac Toe game.

Chapter 2: Get the Code from ChatGPT

• After requesting the code from ChatGPT, you should receive snippets in three parts: HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Visit CodePen to test the generated code.
• Click on "Start Coding" and you will see three sections for entering HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

Chapter 3: Check the Generated Code

• Copy the HTML code from ChatGPT and paste it into the HTML section of CodePen.
• Repeat the process for the CSS and JavaScript code in their respective sections.
• Save your work and preview the game to ensure it is functioning correctly.

Chapter 4: Improve the Looks of Your App

• To enhance the visual appeal of your game, consider the following improvements:
  • Change the background color.
  • Add a popup to reveal the winner.
  • Include a button to restart the game.
• Request ChatGPT to regenerate the code with these changes.
• Replace the old code in CodePen with the new HTML, CSS, and JavaScript code.

Chapter 5: Save Code to Your Computer

• Open a text editor like Notepad to save the code locally.
• Create a new folder to organize your files.
• Save the files as follows:
  • HTML: index.html
  • CSS: style.css
  • JavaScript: script.js
• Ensure all files are saved in the same folder for proper functionality.

Chapter 6: Upload the App Online

• Use a service like Tiny Host to upload your app online.
  • Go to Tiny Host and enter a name for your app, e.g., "Tic Tac App."
  • Compress your app files into a zip file by right-clicking the folder and selecting "Send to > Compressed (zipped) folder."
  • Drag and drop the zip file into Tiny Host.
  • Log in with your Google account to make your app live.
  • Click “View Site” to see your app online.

Chapter 7: Convert the Web App into a Mobile App

• To convert your web app into a mobile app, use a tool called Web into App.
  • Click the link provided in the original video description to access the site.
  • Click on "Get Started" and paste the URL of your app.
  • Enter a name for your app and proceed.
  • Add an app icon. If you need one, check out Flat Icon for options.
  • Click "Make App" and register your details.
• Download the app files after conversion.

Chapter 8: Install the Mobile App

• Extract the downloaded zip file to access the APK file.
• Transfer the APK file to your Android device using Google Drive:
  • Upload the APK file to Google Drive.
  • Open Google Drive on your Android device and download the APK file.
• Install the app and open it to start playing your game!

Conclusion

You have successfully created a Tic Tac Toe game app using ChatGPT, enhanced its appearance, hosted it online, and converted it into a mobile app. This process demonstrates how accessible app development can be with AI tools. Now you can explore creating more complex applications or games. Enjoy your app-building journey!