Overview – Python Chatbot for Beginners
Let’s get started with Python Chatbot for Beginners. In today’s AI world, we are surrounded by AI agents, whether for ordering food online, booking railway tickets, or even to query on subscription plans, we are just one click away from the online AI chatbot.
What’s Next? – Python Chatbot for Beginners
In this article, I’ll come up with a quick tutorial on how to create Python Chatbot for Beginners. We will see how quickly with some inputs and outputs, we can create an awesome customized Chatbot that could respond to our query.
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Prerequisites you need to know:
What is a Python Dictionary?
Python dictionary is the collection of key:value pairs. A pair in the dictionary is the combination of a key:value. It is mutable in nature, meaning once defined it can be changed. Data in the dictionary stored in ordered within curly braces {} and does not allow duplicate data.
Learn more: Python Dictionary for Beginners
What is a Python def function?
In Python, def is a reserved keyword used to create a customized function in Python.
Learn more: Python def for Beginners
What is a Python while loop?
Loop in Python defines – something going on or continuing in process. Python has two types of loop – for loop and while loop. Python while loop is used for a situation where the condition is True, meaning as long as the condition is True, we use while loop.
Learn more: Python loops for Beginners
What is a Python conditional statement?
Python conditional statement refers to the if..elif..else clause which is used to define the conditions in Python. It is used in situations where execution depends upon the conditions.
Introduction: A Real world Challenge
In earlier days, we had never thought talking to an AI agent could give instant solutions to our daily routine problems like: what’s the weather today? What’s the currency conversion rate? But now in today’s AI world it is possible!
Ever wanted to build your own chatbot? Today, we’ll create a simple yet smart chatbot using Python — step by step! Let’s jump in!
Breaking Down the Problem
Pass question as an Input
Match Input with the predefined responses
Give meaningful replies
Step 1: Define responses
Python Dictionary – key:value | key – input | value – output
responses = {
"hello":"Hey there! How can I help you today?",
"tell me a joke": "Why do Python programmers prefer dark mode? Because light attracts bugs! 🐛😂",
"what is today's weather?": "It is 34 degree celcius with Mostly Cloudy sky. ☁️",
"how are you?": "I'm just a chatbot, but still feeling great! 😎",
"bye": "Goodbye! Have a great day! 🚀",
"default": "Hmm... I don't know how to respond to that. 🤔"
}
Explanation: A variable is defined as “responses” which is actually a dictionary and stored inputs and outputs in key:value pair. Inputs are the messages we type in the chatbot and outputs are the responses the chatbot will return.
Step 2: Chatbot function
def chatbot():
print("🤖 Chatbot: Hi! Type 'bye' to exit.")
while True:
user_input = input("You: ").strip().lower()
if user_input == "bye":
print("🤖 Chatbot: " + responses["bye"])
break
print("🤖 Chatbot:", responses.get(user_input, responses["default"]))
chatbot()
Explanation: while loop is used to represent the condition of asking the question – as long as the question is being asked, the condition is True. In other words, the loop handles the chat flow, until the user types ‘bye’ to exit.
If user wants to input the question:
Next, we used the input() function to take input or ask questions from the user to pass it to the chatbot, along with this used strip() method to remove whitespace and also used lower() method to convert the input or message to lowercase.
Now, by using the get() method, chatbot receives the user’s message from user_input and returns the output for that message, else if no input is present in the “responses”, then an output will be returned from the “default” input.
If user wants to quit the chat:
Next, we used the conditional statement “if”, to define the situation – if the user wants to quit the conversation with the chatbot. In this case, chatbot returns the output from the dictionary (responses) corresponding to the ‘bye’ input. Finally, to stop the conversation, use the “break” keyword.
Now it’s YOUR turn!
Now let’s create your own chatbot with some funny and surprising queries and let’s see what weird responses we get from our chatbots.
Don’t forget to share your weird responses to YouTube Video’s comment section – Step by step guide to creating Python Chatbots for Beginners.
Conclusion: Python Chatbot for Beginners
So did you enjoy chatting with AI Chatbot? Was it not out of the box with talking to an AI chatbot in just a couple of coding lines? This was a beginner chatbot built with Python that covered various Python topics such as Python loop, Python conditional statement and Python def function. Overall, this project helps you to build strong command on Python beginner projects.
