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"Hey Siri, what's the weather today?" "Alexa, play my favorite playlist." AI is becoming as common as your morning coffee. Look at what's happening in the real world: Duolingo has transformed how millions learn languages by adding their ChatGPT-powered AI tutor that gives personalized explanations in seconds. Even Snapchat's chatbot "My AI" is having millions of conversations with users every day. The world of AI isn't some far-off sci-fi dream – it's happening right now, and developers like you are at the heart of it. Ready to build something awesome with AI?
This course is unique because it doesn’t just stop at theory. You’ll gain hands-on experience in real-world API tasks, enabling you to build practical applications while learning to balance performance, cost, and API optimization effectively. By completing this course, you'll be able to seamlessly integrate ChatGPT API into your projects, quickly authenticate and configure parameters, analyze responses for improvements, and create practical AI-powered solutions that you can apply the very next day at work. By the end of this 2-hour course, you will be able to: - Explain the fundamental concepts of tokens, models, and rate limits in the context of the ChatGPT API. - Construct basic API calls to ChatGPT using proper authentication and parameters to generate appropriate AI responses for simple use cases. -Differentiate between various ChatGPT API use cases to select the most suitable model and parameters for specific application requirements. -Design effective prompts that optimize ChatGPT API responses for common use cases like content generation and text analysis. To be successful in this course, you should have: -Python installed on your computer. Familiarity with Python is recommended but not mandatory. -A free subscription to the OpenAI API. -A background in basic programming concepts and experience working with APIs. And to help you master these concepts, each lesson includes a practice quiz. You will also have a hands-on coding exercise to reinforce your learning and a final graded assessment that tests your ability to apply these skills in real-world scenarios. Want to get the most out of this course? Here's your blueprint for success: -Code along with the lessons—don't just watch. -Test your API calls with different parameters. -Keep track of your API usage and costs. -Document your error messages and solutions. -Complete all practice exercises before moving to the next lesson. Remember, this isn't just about passing a quiz—it's about building real-world skills you can use immediately. Take your time with the exercises, experiment with different approaches, and don't hesitate to revisit lessons when needed.
In this introductory video, you'll get an overview of what this course covers, the key skills you'll gain, and the prerequisite knowledge that will help you make the most of it. You'll also learn what tools you need to get started and how this course will guide you in integrating the ChatGPT API into your projects.
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In this lesson, you will learn the core concepts of the ChatGPT API, including how tokens function, how different models impact responses, and how rate limits affect API usage. These fundamentals will help you integrate the API efficiently and optimize its performance in your projects. And to make sure it all clicks, you’ll have practice quizzes along the way!
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Building on the fundamentals from the previous lesson, you will dive into making API calls to ChatGPT, learning how to authenticate requests, structure inputs, and handle responses. Finally, you'll explore best practices for troubleshooting and optimizing API interactions in real-world applications. And to make sure it all clicks, you’ll have practice quizzes along the way!
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In this lesson, you will learn how to match your project requirements with the right ChatGPT model and parameters. Through real-world examples, you’ll explore model selection strategies to ensure optimal performance, cost efficiency, and effective AI integration. And to make sure it all clicks, you’ll have practice quizzes along the way!
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In this lesson, you will learn how to craft precise and effective prompts to optimize ChatGPT API responses for tasks like content generation and text analysis. You'll also explore strategies for refining prompts and troubleshooting outputs to achieve the best results. And to make sure it all clicks, you’ll have practice quizzes along the way!
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