AI Workflows · Guide 8 of 10
Programming Workflow
Build real, useful things with code — without knowing how to code.
After This Guide, You Will Be Able To
Build a simple working program or automation — even with zero coding experience — using Claude and ChatGPT together.
Why This Matters
You do not need to know how to code to benefit from code.
This workflow lets beginners build real, useful things: a spreadsheet automation, a simple webpage, a form, a calculator. Claude writes the code. You run it. ChatGPT explains any errors. You end up with something that actually works.
Filipino Beginner Examples
A VA automates her weekly timesheet calculation in Google Sheets
A student builds a simple quiz website for their thesis presentation
A small business owner tracks inventory automatically instead of using a notebook
The Workflow
Define what you want to build
Be specific: "I want a Google Sheet formula that automatically calculates my freelance income minus taxes" or "I want a simple webpage that shows my services and contact info."
Write the code
Claude is the best AI for code. Describe what you want in plain language. No technical vocabulary needed.
Run the code
Paste it into the right place: a Google Sheet formula bar, a code editor, or a webpage file.
Fix errors
If something breaks, copy the error message and describe it to ChatGPT. It explains what went wrong in simple language and gives you the fix.
Improve the code
Once it works, ask Claude to add features, make it cleaner, or handle edge cases.
Where to Paste Your Code
Google Sheets formula
Click a cell, type =, paste the formula.
HTML webpage
Create a file called index.html, paste the code, open it in your browser.
Google Apps Script
In Google Sheets, go to Extensions → Apps Script, paste the code, click Run.
Glitch.com
Sign up free, create a new project, paste the code. No install needed.
Try It Yourself
Follow these steps exactly
Write down exactly what you want to build. Be specific about what it should do, what information goes in, and what result comes out.
Prompt — Claude
I want to build [describe what you want in plain language]. I am a complete beginner with no coding experience. Write the complete code I need. Tell me exactly where to paste it and how to run it. Explain each major part in one sentence.
Follow Claude’s instructions exactly. If it says paste into Google Sheets, do that. If it says create an HTML file, do that.
Prompt — ChatGPT
I tried to run this code: [paste the code]. I got this error: [copy the exact error message]. I am a beginner. What does this error mean in plain language, and what exactly do I need to change to fix it?
Prompt — Claude
This code works: [paste the working code]. Now I want to add [new feature]. Update the code and explain what changed.
What is one small, useful thing you could build this week that would save you time? Even a formula that takes 30 seconds off a task you do daily adds up to hours every year.
You do not need to write it down. Just think.
Key Takeaways
You do not need to understand code to use it. You need to describe what you want clearly.
Claude is consistently the strongest AI for writing accurate, clean code.
Error messages look scary but they are just the computer telling you exactly what went wrong. ChatGPT can translate them.
Start with something small and useful. A formula that saves you 10 minutes per week is a real win.
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AI Workflows · Guide 9 of 10 · Beginner · 50 min