Create a Python Powered Chatbot in Under 60 Minutes

Name: Create a Python Powered Chatbot in Under 60 Minutes
Rating: 4.4 (502 reviews)

No previous Python experience necessary!

Created byJason Kries

Last updated 4/2023

English

What you'll learn

Running a web server using Python and Flask
Create a smart, highly interactive Chatbot
Publish a Chat Bot to the web for free!
Installing Python
Installing packages from Github
Running Python code

Course content

8 sections • 32 lectures • 1h 33m total length

Introduction2:51
Kick off your learning by exploring how to build a python powered chatbot in under 60 minutes, with an introductory overview of core concepts and project setup.
What you’ll learn / Who is this course for?1:07
What you'll need to complete the course0:33

Introduction0:11
Intro #2: Software Update0:59
We’ve updated the course to switch from the Atom editor to the Thorney Python editor, available on Windows, Mac, and Linux. Some videos may reference Atom, but you’ll use Thorney.
Set the Name and "Look" for your Bot6:28
Customize your Python powered chatbot by editing the bot_config to rename Marvin to Chappy, swap the avatar and background, save them in the static folder, and restart the chat server.
ChatBot Confidence4:00
Random Responses3:19
Learn to create random responses in your Python-powered chatbot by duplicating prompts, selecting a random reply, retraining with an updated knowledge base, and restarting the chat server.
Custom Responses for Date, Time, and Uncertainty4:22
Advanced Responses2:46
Learning From Conversations5:45
Don't Forget to Back up Your Bot!5:13
Customizing Your Bot Even More5:31
Section Review3:17
Review how to customize and train your Python powered chatbot—edit the bot config (name, time zone, avatar, background), adjust confidence, add knowledge, and enable multiple responses and Google links.

Introduction0:29
Bonus #1: Adding Buttons To Responses Intro0:30
Add suggestion buttons to chat responses to guide users toward topics the bot knows, making the chat feel more intelligent; the next lecture shows how to implement this feature.
How To Add Suggestion Buttons To ChatBot Responses10:37
Discover how to add suggestion buttons to chatbot responses to guide users to topics the bot knows, enhancing engagement and perceived intelligence.

Requirements

Access to a computer
Internet Access

Description

This course is designed to be accessible to brand new Python programmers but also worthwhile for more experienced Pythonistas who want to get started with AI and Natural Language processing.

You do not any previous experience with Python or programming to be successful in this course.

You can use a Windows or Mac computer to complete the course (or Linux for that matter).

This course will cover the following:

Setting up your development environment
Downloading and installing Python
Downloading and installing a free IDE to work with our code
Installing the ChatBot package
Customizing and training your ChatBot
Sharing your ChatBot with the world

Who this course is for:

Beginner to intermediate Python users eager to create an interactive Chatbot
Students looking for a beginner level, practical Python project

Create a Python Powered Chatbot in Under 60 Minutes

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Course content

Introduction3 lectures • 5min

Setting Up Your Development Environment6 lectures • 10min

Install Chatbot Python Packages4 lectures • 7min

Programming Your ChatBot3 lectures • 4min

Adding Personality to your Bot11 lectures • 42min

Sharing Your Bot With the World1 lecture • 14min

Congratulations!1 lecture • 1min

BONUS: Beyond 60 Minutes: Making Your Bot Even Better3 lectures • 12min

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