Inspiration
I wanted to create a simple yet powerful AI chatbot platform where anyone can interact with models like GPT. The goal was to make AI accessible and fun for learning, productivity, and real-world use.
What it does
ChatSphere is a chatbot web app that lets users chat with AI for:
- Quick answers
- Coding help
- Productivity
- Fun conversations
How we built it
- Frontend: React.js, Next.js, Tailwind CSS
- Backend: Node.js, Express.js
- Database: MongoDB, Firebase
- APIs: OpenAI (Gemini/ChatGPT models)
- Deployment: Vercel
Challenges we ran into
- Connecting the AI APIs smoothly
- Managing conversation history
- Handling rate limits and API errors
Accomplishments
- Built a fully working AI chatbot from scratch
- Learned how to integrate APIs effectively
- Designed a clean UI with React and Tailwind
What we learned
- Hands-on experience with AI integration
- Better understanding of full-stack workflows
- How to pitch and present projects
What's next
- Add voice support for real-time conversations
- Support multiple AI models
- Build mobile app version
