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Lesson 1 of 6~1 min read

What You'll Build

A fully functional chatbot with: - A custom personality and set of instructions (system prompt) - A real-time chat UI in the browser - Connection to the Claude API (the same model powering this platform) - Optional: a focused use case like a customer support bot, sales assistant, or personal coach

What You'll Build

A fully functional chatbot with:

  • A custom personality and set of instructions (system prompt)
  • A real-time chat UI in the browser
  • Connection to the Claude API (the same model powering this platform)
  • Optional: a focused use case like a customer support bot, sales assistant, or personal coach
  • **The split-screen moment:** On one side, you write a system prompt. On the other, a chatbot answers questions in perfect character — remembering context, staying on topic, and handling edge cases gracefully.

    Tools you'll use:

  • Claude API (Anthropic) — free $5 credit to start
  • A simple HTML + JavaScript file
  • Optional: Vercel or Netlify for deployment
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