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Building a Chatbot with Flask and OpenAI

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This course path guides you through building a complete chatbot application with Python, Flask, and OpenAI. You will create the web interface, develop backend service components, and integrate AI-generated responses into a working application. You will learn how to structure a Flask app for chatbot interactions, send and manage messages through the OpenAI API, and maintain conversation context. The path also covers practical interface considerations such as real-time updates and responsive design. This path is designed for intermediate learners who have some experience with Python and want to apply it to AI-enabled web development. By the end, you will have built a full chatbot workflow that connects user input, backend logic, and AI responses.

Syllabus

  • Build a responsive web interface for a chatbot application
  • Develop Flask routes and services to handle chatbot interactions
  • Integrate the OpenAI API into a Python application
  • Manage conversation history and message flow
  • Configure API settings and system prompts for chatbot behavior
  • Test and combine frontend and backend components into a complete app

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