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
Natural Language Processing (NLP)ChatGPTOpenAIAI Productivity ToolsProgramming FoundationsArtificial Intelligence FoundationsFull-Stack Web DevelopmentArtificial Intelligence for BusinessArtificial Intelligence (AI)Web DevelopmentBusiness Software and ToolsSoftware DevelopmentOne-Off
Concepts
Introduction
- Build an AI chatbot
- What you should know
- What we'll be building
Project Setup and Foundation
- Getting your environment and Codespaces set up
- Setting up the Next.js project
- Setting up styling
Integrating the Vercel AI SDK
- Setting up Vercel AI SDK and GitHub models
- Creating a test AI route
- Implement the AI chat route
Setting Up the Client-Side Database
- Understanding IndexedDB
- Setting up the database with Dexie.js
- Saving and retrieving data from the database
Building the Chat Interface and Logic
- Building the ChatThread component
- Setting up the chat logic and state management
- Building the chat interface and user interactions
- Building the chat sidebar component
Implementing Chat Title Generation
- Creating the chat title generation API
- Integrating chat title generation in the UI
Conclusion
- Testing features and course conclusion