Right away, I was able to get a Google Apps script out of ChatGPT, but I could not figure out how to get the interface right. So, I put the idea on the shelf.
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This year in MYP Design, I tried a unit about Vibe Coding.
I was hoping that I could accomplish a few things with this unit.
- I wanted students to have a chance to use AI tools if they had not yet tried them.
- I wanted students to see both the benefits and the limitations of AI.
- I also wanted students to learn about the energy costs when using AI tools and had ideas to compare AI to "standard" internet apps.
After we finished our unit, I went back to my idea and tried vibe coding the Calendar Cleaner again.
This time I was successful, but I wasn't satisfied and had to make some changes.
- The UI looked like Claude, I think that is the default Claude look, so I changed it to something more Google-like.
- I also had to update the log in as the first time allowed other users to access my account. (!)
- I added a help page.
- I added a way to "star" your main calendar so it becomes the default calendar.
- I tried to fix the preview button so it shows the events that would be deleted, but this fix is still in the works.
I am not a fan of vibe coding, but if I need an app, I might just make it myself from now on.
Give Calendar Cleaner a try here.