AI-Powered Customer Support Chatbot - A Capstone Project from the RITA Africa Python Bootcamp!
I'm thrilled to present an AI-powered Customer Support Chatbot I built during the RITA Africa bootcamp (tag @RITA Africa). This project highlights how Python can be used to develop an interactive chatbot that efficiently handles customer inquiries through fuzzy matching and smart query recognition.
Key Features:
AI-powered chatbot for handling customer inquiries
Fuzzy matching to recognize variations in user input
Logging unknown queries for continuous improvement
Skills Demonstrated:
Implementing dictionaries for structured responses
Using fuzzy logic to improve query recognition
File handling for logging unknown queries
Practical application of Python for AI-powered chatbots
Problem-solving and debugging in Python
Working with external libraries (fuzzywuzzy, python-Levenshtein)
Writing clean, modular, and reusable code
Documenting code and processes for future reference
User interaction design for chatbots
Data logging and analysis for continuous improvement
Version control and project management (if applicable)
Collaboration and communication skills (if working in a team)
Check out the project and let me know your thoughts!
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# Install required libraries (run these commands in your terminal or notebook)
# !pip install fuzzywuzzy
# !pip install python-Levenshtein
from fuzzywuzzy import process
from datetime import datetime
# Define the FAQ and responses dictionary
faq_and_responses = {
"Hello": "Hi there! Welcome to RITA AFRICA Chatbot. How can I assist you today?",
"What is RITA Africa?": """
RISE IN TECH AFRICA, popularly known as RITA Africa, is a leading provider of online tech training and certification programs designed to empower individuals with the skills they need to succeed in the digital economy. Our platform offers a range of courses …