Welcome to the comprehensive guide for building AI-powered chatbots with React, Tailwind CSS, and OpenAI.

What You'll Learn

This guide will walk you through building a complete chatbot application from scratch:

• Setup & Installation: Get your development environment ready
• Project Structure: Understand the folder organization and file structure
• Components: Learn about reusable UI components
• State Management: Implement efficient state handling with React hooks
• API Integration: Connect with OpenAI API for intelligent responses
• Styling: Create beautiful interfaces with Tailwind CSS
• Deployment: Deploy your chatbot to production

Prerequisites

Before starting, make sure you have:

• Node.js 18+ installed
• Basic knowledge of React and JavaScript
• An OpenAI API key
• A code editor (VS Code recommended)

Quick Navigation

• Installation - Set up your development environment
• Project Structure - Understand the codebase organization
• Components - Learn about UI components
• State Management - Handle application state
• API Integration - Connect with OpenAI
• Styling - Style with Tailwind CSS
• Deployment - Deploy to production

Project Overview

Our chatbot application includes:

• Real-time messaging with AI responses
• Message history with local storage
• Loading states and error handling
• Responsive design for all devices
• Customizable themes and styling
• TypeScript support for better development experience

Let's get started with the installation guide!