Learn C# Basics by Building Your Own Bot (ChatGPT enabled)

🚀 [Course Fourth Updated on Jul. 2023 and ChatGPT Enabled!] 🤖

🎓 Dive into C# from Scratch by Building a Chatbot Windows Application with OpenAI's GPT-3 Model!

Hey there, aspiring developers! If you're itching to learn C# but find traditional coding bootcamps to be a snooze fest, then this is the course for you. We've infused a dash of excitement into your learning journey by guiding you through creating an interactive chatbot—a project both cool and practical!

🔍 Learn by Doing

Unlike many other courses that bury you under endless theory without much practical application, this course is designed to get you coding from the very beginning. By tackling a real-world project, you'll stay engaged and see your skills develop before your eyes. Plus, with the integration of OpenAI's GPT-3 model, you'll be adding cutting-edge AI functionality to your chatbot!

🚀 Course Structure

This course is meticulously structured into nine engaging sections:

1. Introduction 🏫

   • Discover the reasons behind choosing C# and why this course stands out. Meet your tutor, Tom Liaoc, and learn about his expertise that will guide you through this journey.

2. Preparing the Tools 🛠️

   • Get hands-on with setting up Visual Studio 2022, Microsoft SQL Server 2019 Express, and Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS). Essential tools for any C# developer!

3. Architecture of C# and .Net 🏭

   • Grasp the foundational architecture of C# and the .NET framework through a simple interactive console application. This sets the stage for more advanced topics to follow.

4. C# Essentials 🧩

   • Build the core functions of your chatbot using C# language basics in a console application. You'll master the essentials here!

5. Make Reusable Library (Original Section 4.5) ✨

   • A bonus section where we create a cross-platform .NET Standard DLL library for future projects—a great way to solidify your learning and build your portfolio.

6. GUI and File Access 🖥️

   • Design a user-friendly Windows Form interface for your chatbot and learn how to manage settings through a config file. Exception handling will also be covered here!

7. Database Integration 🗂️

   • Explore two methods of database access in this section, learning both ADO .Net and Entity Framework. You'll start with a local database and evolve to managing an online SQL database.

8. Program Installer 🚀

   • Learn two approaches to creating a distribution package for your application using ClickOnce and Microsoft Visual Studio Installer Projects. Get ready to share your work with the world!

9. BOT in .Net 6 WPF (Dec. 2022) 💼

   • Bring your chatbot to life with a Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) application, complete with a transparent background for that sleek look.

10. Using OpenAI GPT-3 Model (Jul. 2023) 🧠

    • Connect your chatbot to the OpenAI GPT-3 API to create a highly responsive and intelligent chat experience. This is where your bot comes to life!

🎉 What's Next? 🎉

Once you complete this course, you'll have a solid foundation in C# development and AI integration. We'll also guide you on what to learn next to continue growing as a developer in the .NET ecosystem.

Embark on this exciting journey with us and build something incredible. Enroll now and let's bring your coding skills to life! 🚀🎉