Build an AI tool
with JavaScript

• Setting Up the Development Environment: Guide students through setting up their development environment, including installing necessary software like VSCode.

• JavaScript Basics: Variables and Data Types: Cover the fundamental building blocks of JavaScript including variables and different data types like strings, numbers, and booleans.

• Control Flow: Conditionals and Loops: Introduce conditional statements (if, else, switch) and loops (for, while) to control the flow of the program.

• Functions and Scope: Explain how to create functions, pass parameters, and understand scope in JavaScript.

• Working with Arrays and Objects: Teach students how to use and manipulate arrays and objects, which are essential for storing and organizing data.

• DOM Manipulation and Event Handling: Discuss how to interact with the HTML Document Object Model (DOM) and handle events like clicks and form submissions.

• Introduction to APIs: Provide a basic understanding of what APIs are, how they work, and why they are important in modern web development.

• ChatGPT API: Setup and Basic Calls: Walk through setting up the ChatGPT API and making basic API calls to integrate it into a JavaScript application.

• Building a Simple Chatbot with ChatGPT: Use the skills learned to build a basic chatbot using the ChatGPT API, covering both backend API calls and front-end display.

• Enhancing the Chatbot: User Input and Dynamic Responses: Teach students how to collect user input and create dynamic responses using the ChatGPT API, making the chatbot more interactive.

• Debugging and Troubleshooting: Offer tips and techniques for debugging code and solving common issues encountered during development.

• Best Practices and Code Review: Discuss coding best practices and perform a code review on the AI tool built during the course.

• Wrap-up and Next Steps: Summarize the key learning points and discuss potential next steps, including how to further improve the AI tool and expand on your coding skills.

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• Portfolio Project: Add a working project to your portfolio which serves an interesting talking point for job interviews, showcasing both your technical prowess and creative problem-solving abilities.
• Programming Knowledge: Gain basic understanding of core programming concepts such as variables, loops, and functions. This foundational knowledge is essential for any form of software development.
• Career Insights: Become familiar with the field of software development and be able to decide if it is the right career path for you.
• Networking and Mentorship: Completing this course at Get Coding offers the added benefit of connecting with industry professionals and fellow aspiring developers, which could be invaluable for your career going forward.
• And a fun memory of that time you built an AI tool!