Developing AI Systems with the OpenAI API

Overview

Leverage the OpenAI API to get your AI applications ready for production.

Get your AI applications ready for production with this OpenAI API course. You’ll discover best practices for developing applications on the OpenAI API, including moderation and validation, testing, and practices for improved safety. You’ll also learn how to connect your application with external systems and APIs through function calling. This course builds on core OpenAI functionalities introduced in Working with the OpenAI API and prompt writing best practices from ChatGPT Prompt Engineering for Developers to help you elevate your projects from proof of concept to production-ready systems.

Syllabus

Structuring End-to-End Applications

Learn how to seamlessly incorporate the OpenAI API into more complex systems, mastering the art of manipulating the response format and adeptly handling errors. This chapter provides essential knowledge for those looking to build components of AI systems that are not just interactive but also robust and efficient.

Function Calling

Dive into the mechanics of function calling, where you'll master defining parameters to call specific functions, extracting structured data, and working with multiple functions. Learn to seamlessly integrate external APIs and manipulate responses to communicate with other systems, to develop enhanced AI system interactions.

Best Practices for Production Applications

Elevate your OpenAI API skills to follow the industry's best practices. Learn to moderate content with precision, validate model behavior for consistency, and implement safety measures for secure API usage. This final chapter is an essential part of building robust AI-powered applications.