Random date generator
Hello! I know nothing about how to code. What im trying to do is make the bot create a random date when i use like !randomdate or something. Im trying to use chatgpt to help me make the code but i just cant understand it and it wont work. im trying to insert it into the "raw" aspect of message templates
Solution
Before you make a Discord Bot, you should have a good understanding of JavaScript. This means you should have a basic understanding of the following topics:
- Read and understand docs
- Debug code
- Syntax
- NodeJS module system
If you aren't sure that your understanding of JavaScript is truly good enough to make a bot, you should try to continue learning first. Here are good resources to learn both Javascript and NodeJS:
- Codecademy: https://www.codecademy.com/learn/javascript
- Udemy: https://www.udemy.com/javascript-essentials/
- Eloquent JavaScript, free book: http://eloquentjavascript.net/
- You-Dont-Know-JS: https://github.com/getify/You-Dont-Know-JS
- JavaScript Garden: https://bonsaiden.github.io/JavaScript-Garden/
- JavaScript reference/docs: https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/JavaScript/Reference
- Nodeschool: https://nodeschool.io/
- Pluralsight: https://www.codeschool.com/courses/real-time-web-with-node-js
Before you ask a question, you should ask these yourself:
1. Is this question related to JavaScript, or the library I am using?
- If it is the library you are using, go to the proper server. You would get better answers there.
2. Have I tried to google and/or check StackOverflow?
- Double-check that you can't find anywhere that can lead you to a solution online.
3. Have I tried to look on MDN or the library documentation?
- You should always check documentation to make sure you aren't missing any details.
4. Does my question make enough sense so that people can understand it, and do they understand what I am trying to accomplish?
- If no, revise your question. Give as much detail as possible. Include any error or code output that can help us help you.
5. Am I aware of what I am doing, and not just mindlessly copying and pasting?
- If you are just copying and pasting code from a guide, you are not going to be able to solve anything. Make sure you understand the code you are writing.
- Read and understand docs
- Debug code
- Syntax
- NodeJS module system
If you aren't sure that your understanding of JavaScript is truly good enough to make a bot, you should try to continue learning first. Here are good resources to learn both Javascript and NodeJS:
- Codecademy: https://www.codecademy.com/learn/javascript
- Udemy: https://www.udemy.com/javascript-essentials/
- Eloquent JavaScript, free book: http://eloquentjavascript.net/
- You-Dont-Know-JS: https://github.com/getify/You-Dont-Know-JS
- JavaScript Garden: https://bonsaiden.github.io/JavaScript-Garden/
- JavaScript reference/docs: https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/JavaScript/Reference
- Nodeschool: https://nodeschool.io/
- Pluralsight: https://www.codeschool.com/courses/real-time-web-with-node-js
Before you ask a question, you should ask these yourself:
1. Is this question related to JavaScript, or the library I am using?
- If it is the library you are using, go to the proper server. You would get better answers there.
2. Have I tried to google and/or check StackOverflow?
- Double-check that you can't find anywhere that can lead you to a solution online.
3. Have I tried to look on MDN or the library documentation?
- You should always check documentation to make sure you aren't missing any details.
4. Does my question make enough sense so that people can understand it, and do they understand what I am trying to accomplish?
- If no, revise your question. Give as much detail as possible. Include any error or code output that can help us help you.
5. Am I aware of what I am doing, and not just mindlessly copying and pasting?
- If you are just copying and pasting code from a guide, you are not going to be able to solve anything. Make sure you understand the code you are writing.
