ChatGPT Voice-Powered Chatbot Build with React and FastAPI

ChatGPT Voice-Powered Chatbot Build with React and FastAPI

by XCHAIN ANALYTICS LTD
Released May 2023
Publisher(s): Packt Publishing
ISBN: 9781835084625

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Video description

This course is designed to help you harness the power of ChatGPT and create a lifelike voice assistant or sales chatbot that is fluent in any language. You will learn how to build a web application that showcases the power of Eleven Labs and ChatGPT AI technology.

In the first section, you will set up your environment for front-end and back-end development, including installing the necessary packages and tools. The second section covers the basics of web development and creating a simple UI for your application. The third section dives deeper into the backend, working with AI and building the core functionality of your chatbot.

In the fourth section, you will learn how to integrate ChatGPT into your application and create a smooth conversational flow. The fifth section covers building the frontend of your application and adding audio recording and playback functionality. Finally, in the sixth section, you will learn about further prompt engineering and use cases for your chatbot.

By the end of this course, you will be able to build a fully functional voice assistant or sales chatbot using the power of Eleven Labs and ChatGPT AI technology. You will have gained valuable experience in web development, working with AI, and integrating different technologies to build a complex application.

What You Will Learn

  • Build a realistic, lifelike chatbot for any purpose
  • Create chatbots with different personalities, including voice and sales personas
  • Implement ChatGPT and Eleven Labs AI into your applications
  • Learn about full-stack development using React and FastAPI
  • Understand prompt engineering for chatbot development
  • Explore real-time AI interaction in a fun and engaging way

Audience

This course is ideal for developers, programmers, or anyone with an interest in artificial intelligence and building lifelike voice assistants or chatbots. Prior knowledge of programming and familiarity with JavaScript and React is necessary. The course assumes that you have a basic understanding of front-end and back-end development and of REST APIs and HTTP requests. If you have an interest in creating innovative voice assistants and chatbots using cutting-edge technology, this course is for you.

About The Author

XCHAIN ANALYTICS LTD: XCHAIN ANALYTICS LTD is a lead analyst and full stack developer with expertise in Python and React. His passion lies in discovering and promoting innovative ideas that are often overlooked in the hype-driven tech industry. With a focus on authenticity and practicality, Shaun strives to share his knowledge and empower others through teaching. He believes in the power of continuous learning and experimentation, and often finds himself exploring new ventures. However, he always returns to teaching as his true calling, where he can put his ideas into action and help others effectively.

Table of contents

  1. Chapter 1 : Introduction and Resources
    1. Course Introduction
    2. What We Are Building
    3. About Your Instructor
    4. Course Structure
    5. Expectation versus Reality
    6. Tech Stack - Backend
    7. Tech Stack - Frontend
    8. Tech Stack - Styling
    9. Resource Instructions
    10. Warning: OpenAI API Occasional Delay
  2. Chapter 2 : Extra: (Optional) - React Crash Course
    1. Create React App with Vite
    2. Install Tailwind
    3. What We Are Building
    4. Your First Component
    5. What Just Happened
    6. Styling Our First Button
    7. Running a Parent Function From a Child (Passing Props)
    8. Monitor State and Handle Side Effects with useEffect
    9. BetBox Structuring
    10. Adding BetButton Functionality
    11. Send Axios Fetch Request
    12. Final Updates and Finishing Touches
    13. React Learning Next Steps
  3. Chapter 3 : Environment Setup - Frontend and Backend
    1. VS Code Recommendation and Plugins
    2. Folder Setup
    3. Python and Node Version Installation Checks
    4. FastAPI Python Backend Preparation and Package Installations
    5. React Frontend Preparation and Package Installations
    6. Tailwind CSS Integration
    7. Setting Up Environment Variables
  4. Chapter 4 : Backend Build - Working with AI
    1. Backend Initialization with Imports and CORS
    2. About Docs and Endpoints
    3. Record Voice Snippet
    4. Convert Voice to Text with Whisper
    5. Prompt Engineering ChatGPT
    6. Receiving ChatGPT Response
    7. Store and Reset Message Data
    8. Eleven Labs API Docs Walkthrough
    9. Giving Rachel a Human Sounding Voice
    10. Frontend Preparation and Troubleshooting Discussion
  5. Chapter 5 : Frontend - React Web Application
    1. Structuring Controller Component
    2. Title Component - Part I (Reset Function)
    3. Title Component - Part II (Render Completion)
    4. Controller Recorder Container
    5. Adding Audio Recording Functionality
    6. Animating a Record Icon
    7. Playing Back Audio and Blob Encoding
    8. Hello Rachel
    9. Full User Interaction and Tweaking
    10. Making Production Ready
  6. Chapter 6 : Next Steps
    1. Further Prompt Engineering and Use Cases
    2. Next Steps

Product information

  • Title: ChatGPT Voice-Powered Chatbot Build with React and FastAPI
  • Author(s): XCHAIN ANALYTICS LTD
  • Release date: May 2023
  • Publisher(s): Packt Publishing
  • ISBN: 9781835084625