How to Build a Custom AI Chatbot Using OpenAI’s API: A Hands-On Tutorial

1. Setting Up Your Development Environment

• Install Python 3.8+ and essential libraries: openai, flask, python-dotenv
• Create a virtual environment and manage dependencies via requirements.txt
• Obtain your OpenAI API key from the dashboard and store it in a .env file

2. Understanding the OpenAI API Basics

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