so i started this part time gig in london doing data entry and i thought id be smart and try to automate the excel stuff with python but its a total nightmare. i keep getting these red error messages and i dont even know what they mean and honestly i feel so stupid right now. i have to finish this report by monday morning and im panicking.
i heard people use ai to write code but i have no idea where to start or which one is actually good for python specifically. is there one ai that everyone uses? i cant afford subscriptions so it has to be free. what is the best one for a total beginner?
Seriously, go grab OpenAI ChatGPT Free Version immediately! It is absolutely fantastic for Python and explains those red errors so clearly. I love it because you dont need a paid sub to get high-quality code. Just tell it you are using the Python Pandas Library for Excel and it will write the whole script for you. Total lifesaver for data entry stuff!
In my experience, Google Gemini 1.5 Flash Free Version is a real lifesaver for Python automation. It's fast and doesn't cost a dime.
Huh interesting. I had no idea. The more you know I guess 🤷
Honestly, it is kinda a mess out there. I have had so many issues with AI just making up code that doesnt even run, which is the last thing you need when you are panicking. For automating Excel, you really need something that knows its way around data libraries without giving you hallucinations. I usually recommend these even though they arent perfect:
Yep, this is the way