Coding Is Easy Once You Know The Group Flow Prove Method

Learn the Group, Flow, Prove (GFP) method—a systematic approach to programming that helps you clarify requirements, design logical flow, and test effectively before you start coding. This methodology drastically reduces bugs and makes complex projects more manageable, whether you are using traditional coding, no-code/low-code tools, or AI coding assistants.

Video Chapters and Synopsis
Time Stamp
Section Title
Synopsis
0:00
Introduction: The Problem
The speaker introduces the common issue of jumping into code without a system, leading to project failure or significant reworks, even with AI tools.
1:59
Coding vs. Programming
The key distinction is made: Coding is writing language-specific commands, while Programming is the process of logically breaking down a problem into small, simple parts that can then be coded.
3:04
The Coding/Programming Solution
The speaker introduces the Group, Flow, Prove (GFP) method, a systematic approach that reduces bugs and works across all programming languages.
5:52
The System: Group, Flow, Prove
Detailed breakdown of the three components: Group (breaking requirements into Data and Functionality groups and levels), Flow (defining the Input, Processing Steps, and Output), and Prove (creating tests to prove the group works, minimizing bugs early).
10:02
Simplify
Discussion of the "fourth element" of the process: Simplify. This involves combining redundant groups/screens (like create/edit/view) and flows to create a more efficient and maintainable system.
13:01
Example: Hello World
A simple example of the GFP process applied to "Hello World," showing how a single step can be simplified by removing unnecessary variables.
14:36
Example: Contacts App (Level 1)
The GFP method is applied to a practical application, a Contacts App. Level 1 groups, flow (Create $\rightarrow$ List $\rightarrow$ Display), and initial proof tests are outlined.
19:44
Example: Contacts App (Level 2)
A deeper dive into a subgroup, the Create Contact Screen, showing how it's further broken down into data, functionality groups, flow, and specific proof steps.
22:05
Contacts App Final Overview
A summary of the multi-level group structure, nested flows, and comprehensive proof requirements for the Contacts App example.
24:34
Conclusion
Final thoughts on how the Group, Flow, Prove system is a powerful, systematic approach that improves clarity for human programmers and provides the precise direction needed for AI coding tools.