ChatGPT API - All you need to know

Yes the ChatGPT API is finally here. It has been a long wait, especially for us developers who were just itching to build the "next big thing" with the API. I have had some ideas, that I am honestly just crossing my fingers that I will have time to build within the next few weeks.

So, let us get on with it. In this short article I will tell you all about the ChatGPT API and give you all the info you need to get started:

Step 1 - Get an OpenAI API Key

In order to use the ChatGPT API, you will need to get an API key from OpenAI. To do this, you will need to sign up for an OpenAI account and then apply for an API key. Sign up here: https://platform.openai.com/

The process is straightforward and should only take a few minutes. Once you have your API key, you will be able to use the API to access the powerful language processing capabilities of ChatGPT.

Step 2 - Read the documentation

Before you start building with the ChatGPT API, it is important to read the documentation thoroughly. Read here: https://platform.openai.com/docs/guides/chat

The documentation provides a comprehensive guide on how to use the API, including information on the different types of requests you can make, the parameters you need to include in your requests, and the responses you can expect to receive.

Step 3 - Get the library

Using python -- you will need to install the openai - library using

pip install openai

Step 4 - Build, build, build

Well, you can also just watch the ste-by-step video here: