💬🤖⛓️ A Beginner's Guide to Building Chatbots with LangChain

***OVERVIEW

Join us for an engaging session on harnessing the power of Large Language Models (LLMs) to create dynamic and intelligent chatbots. This session is tailored for beginner-to-intermediate level developers eager to move beyond basic prompting and begin exploring the capabilities of OpenAI's API. Come for technical knowledge and inspiration on creating chatbots that answer intricate questions about topics you're deeply knowledgeable in, be it for work, hobbies, or any passion.

Utilizing the LangChain library alongside Python in Visual Studio Code, we'll seamlessly integrate OpenAI's cutting-edge language model into our applications. We'll tie everything together using Streamlit, enabling us to deploy and test our chatbot in real-time.

***OUTLINE

🔍Overview (architecture & components)
Start with a clear understanding. We'll demystify technical terms and lay out the architecture and components of chatbot development, ensuring everyone can dive in confidently.

🔌Setup and configuration: Prepare to get your hands dirty with real coding setup tasks. This is a step-by-step guide through the initial setup, from downloading necessary tools to configuring your development environment.

🤖Building Your Chatbot: We'll start with a basic chatbot that interacts with OpenAI, then layer on advanced features like memory handling and custom system messages to enrich user interactions.
Note: Short breaks will be scheduled between major sections

***IMPORTANT
If you wish to follow along with your laptop, it is highly recommended that you sign up for an OpenAI account to access the API and receive free credits for hands-on experimentation or ensure that you have a minimum of purchased credits to experiment.
If this sounds overwhelming, don't worry, we'll guide you through each step during the event.
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⚠️ Note on Content
While we aim to cover all topics listed, the content or order of the session can be adjusted to best accommodate the flow of the event and ensure a successful learning experience for all. Your flexibility and understanding are appreciated!