Carla Pretorius – Runninghill Software Development

Building an Interactive Chatbot with OpenAI’s API and Node.js

by Carla PretoriusBlog 8 January 202520 January 2025No Comments

This tutorial demonstrates how to build a simple chatbot in Node.js that continuously interacts with OpenAI’s assistant until the user chooses to exit. The code leverages OpenAI’s API to enable seamless communication with a pre-configured assistant using an Assistant ID and API key stored securely in an environment file. Here’s a step-by-step breakdown of the …

Getting Started with OpenAI Assistants on the OpenAI Platform

by Carla PretoriusBlog 13 December 202420 January 2025No Comments

AI assistants are a game-changer when it comes to automating tasks and streamlining workflows. They help reduce the time spent on repetitive activities by handling things like gathering data, updating information, and responding to customer inquiries. AI assistants are also highly effective at analyzing large volumes of data to identify trends, offer insights, and even …