Hands-On AI: Build an AI Chatbot with GPT-4o and Next.js
1h 47mIntermediate2025-06-26
Authors
Ebenezer Don
Software Engineer, NewDev.io Founder, Technical Content Creator
Course details
In this hands-on course, technical content creator Ebenezer Don guides you through building an AI chat application using Next.js and OpenAI GPT models. Learn how to create a fully functional chatbot with features like conversation threading, message persistence, and real-time responses. The course emphasizes best practices in state management, API integration, and modern UI development. When you complete the course, you will have a production-ready AI chat application that showcases modern web development practices.
Learning objectives
Build a production-ready AI chat application by integrating OpenAI's API with Next.js.
Implement efficient state management using Zustand for real-time chat functionality.
Create a thread-based chat system with automatic title generation and context management.
Handle error scenarios in an AI application.
Learning objectives
Build a production-ready AI chat application by integrating OpenAI's API with Next.js.
Implement efficient state management using Zustand for real-time chat functionality.
Create a thread-based chat system with automatic title generation and context management.
Handle error scenarios in an AI application.
Skills covered
ChatGPTNatural Language Processing (NLP)OpenAIProgramming FoundationsFull-Stack Web DevelopmentAI Productivity ToolsArtificial Intelligence FoundationsArtificial Intelligence for BusinessArtificial Intelligence (AI)Web DevelopmentBusiness Software and ToolsSoftware DevelopmentOne-Off
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - Build an AI chatbot
- 02 - What you should know
- 03 - What we'll be building
1. Project Setup and Foundation
- 04 - Getting your environment and Codespaces set up
- 05 - Setting up the Next.js project
- 06 - Setting up styling
2. Integrating the Vercel AI SDK
- 07 - Setting up Vercel AI SDK and GitHub models
- 08 - Creating a test AI route
- 09 - Implement the AI chat route
3. Setting Up the Client-Side Database
- 10 - Understanding IndexedDB
- 11 - Setting up the database with Dexie.js
- 12 - Saving and retrieving data from the database
4. Building the Chat Interface and Logic
- 13 - Building the ChatThread component
- 14 - Setting up the chat logic and state management
- 15 - Building the chat interface and user interactions
- 16 - Building the chat sidebar component
5. Implementing Chat Title Generation
- 17 - Creating the chat title generation API
- 18 - Integrating chat title generation in the UI
Conclusion
- 19 - Testing features and course conclusion