Day 20 of #DEVember! In this tutorial, we will build a ChatGPT Wrapper in React Native and Expo using the new API Routes introduced in Expo Roter v3 and Expo SDK50. This tutorial will guide you through integrating AI technology, constructing a ChatGPT interface, and utilizing the latest API Routes feature in Expo Router V3. If you've ever wondered how to bring advanced AI into your React Native applications, this session is a must-watch!

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📚 Today's Agenda:
Introduction to OpenAI and ChatGPT Wrapper
Setting Up the React Native Environment
Integrating OpenAI GPT Models
Designing the ChatGPT Interface
Implementing API Routes with Expo Router V3
Handling AI Responses and User Input
Testing and Debugging the AI Integration

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Timecodes:
0:00 - Introduction and Overview of Today's Project
1:48 - Exploring Expo SDK 50 and Expo Router V3
2:29 - Creating a New Expo Project and Setting Up
3:12 - Concept of a ChatGPT Wrapper
5:38 - Developing the User Interface
20:18 - Integrating OpenAI API for Chat Responses
23:28 - Further UI Improvements and Extracting Message Component
27:23 - Implementing Controlled Input for Messages
29:33 - Updating State with New Messages
31:04 - Handling Keyboard Interactions
33:43 - Preparing for OpenAI API Integration
35:24 - Exploring OpenAI API and Request Setup
41:28 - Setting Up API Key and Testing OpenAI Calls
45:30 - Implementing API Calls in Server-Side Code
49:11 - Setting Up Expo Router in the Project
53:47 - Configuring API Routes with Expo Router V3
56:31 - Creating and Testing API Route
1:01:04 - Sending Data in API Requests
1:05:51 - Securing API Key with Environment Variables
1:08:34 - Discussing Environment Variable Handling in Expo
1:11:08 - Integrating OpenAI SDK for Node.js
1:14:30 - Installing and Importing OpenAI Library
1:17:43 - Making OpenAI API Requests in API Route
1:20:09 - Implementing Post Request in API Route
1:23:39 - Testing Post Request with Curl Command
1:26:50 - Integrating API Route in React Native App
1:29:03 - Parsing JSON Response from OpenAI
1:31:11 - Handling Chat Responses in the App
1:32:49 - Improving UI Interactions and Message History
1:37:42 - Finalizing the ChatGPT Wrapper App
1:41:46 - Adding Scroll to Bottom Feature for Messages
1:44:29 - Discussing Potential Enhancements and History Storage
1:45:53 - Showing Web Application Version
1:47:37 - Explaining System Messages and Model Fine-Tuning
1:52:00 - Experimenting with Chatbot's Responses
1:53:22 - Closing Remarks and Future Project Ideas
1:54:15 - Concluding the Tutorial and DEVember Project Update

Disclaimer: This build is for educational purposes only. All views, opinions, and technology choices expressed in this video are my own and do not represent the views, opinions, or technology choices of any entity I have been, am now, or will be affiliated with.
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