"Hey Siri, what's the weather today?" "Alexa, play my favorite playlist." AI is becoming as common as your morning coffee. Look at what's happening in the real world: Duolingo has transformed how millions learn languages by adding their ChatGPT-powered AI tutor that gives personalized explanations in seconds. Even Snapchat's chatbot "My AI" is having millions of conversations with users every day. The world of AI isn't some far-off sci-fi dream – it's happening right now, and developers like you are at the heart of it. Ready to build something awesome with AI?



ChatGPT API for Developers: Integrate AI Effortlessly

Instructor: Dr. Beju Rao
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There are 5 modules in this course
In this introductory video, you'll get an overview of what this course covers, the key skills you'll gain, and the prerequisite knowledge that will help you make the most of it. You'll also learn what tools you need to get started and how this course will guide you in integrating the ChatGPT API into your projects.
What's included
1 video1 reading
In this lesson, you will learn the core concepts of the ChatGPT API, including how tokens function, how different models impact responses, and how rate limits affect API usage. These fundamentals will help you integrate the API efficiently and optimize its performance in your projects. And to make sure it all clicks, you’ll have practice quizzes along the way!
What's included
2 videos1 reading1 assignment
Building on the fundamentals from the previous lesson, you will dive into making API calls to ChatGPT, learning how to authenticate requests, structure inputs, and handle responses. Finally, you'll explore best practices for troubleshooting and optimizing API interactions in real-world applications. And to make sure it all clicks, you’ll have practice quizzes along the way!
What's included
3 videos1 reading1 assignment
In this lesson, you will learn how to match your project requirements with the right ChatGPT model and parameters. Through real-world examples, you’ll explore model selection strategies to ensure optimal performance, cost efficiency, and effective AI integration. And to make sure it all clicks, you’ll have practice quizzes along the way!
What's included
2 videos1 reading1 assignment
In this lesson, you will learn how to craft precise and effective prompts to optimize ChatGPT API responses for tasks like content generation and text analysis. You'll also explore strategies for refining prompts and troubleshooting outputs to achieve the best results. And to make sure it all clicks, you’ll have practice quizzes along the way!
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3 videos2 readings2 assignments1 ungraded lab
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