Getting Started
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Introduction
This page just runs you through the documentation for the server side code. It is nodejs typescript server.
Setting Up the Environment
To get started with Express.js and OpenAI, you'll need to set up your development environment. Make sure you have Node.js installed on your system, and then install the necessary dependencies by running:
Using Express.js
Express.js follows the middleware pattern, which allows you to chain together functions to handle incoming HTTP requests. Here's a brief overview of how Express.js works:
Middleware: Express.js uses middleware functions to process incoming requests before they reach your route handlers. Middleware functions can perform tasks such as logging, authentication, data parsing, and error handling.
Routing: Express.js provides a simple and flexible routing mechanism to define routes for different HTTP methods and URL paths. You can define route handlers to process incoming requests and send back appropriate responses.
Error Handling: Express.js allows you to define error-handling middleware to catch and handle errors that occur during request processing. This helps ensure that your application remains robust and stable.
Using OpenAI API
Once you have set up Express.js, you can integrate the OpenAI API into your application to leverage its powerful natural language processing capabilities. Here's a basic example of how to use the OpenAI API:
Initialize OpenAI Client: Create an instance of the OpenAI client and provide your API key obtained from the OpenAI website.
Invoke API Methods: You can use various methods provided by the OpenAI client to interact with the API. For example, you can use the
completionmethod to generate text based on a prompt.
Example Application
The provided code sets up an Express.js server with a simple route that returns "Hello World!" when accessed. It also demonstrates how to handle errors using middleware. Additionally, it initializes the OpenAI client using the API key stored in the environment variables.
Conclusion
With the combination of Express.js and OpenAI, you can build powerful web applications and APIs that leverage advanced natural language processing capabilities. This documentation provides a starting point for integrating these technologies into your projects. Happy coding!
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