DecodeLabs AI Chatbot Workspace

An Interactive Full-Stack Learning Platform for DecodeLabs AI Engineering Internship (Batch 2026)

Learn • Build • Test • Explore

Not just another chatbot.

A complete interactive workspace that transforms a basic rule-based chatbot into a modern AI learning experience.

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Overview

This project was developed as Project 1 for the DecodeLabs Artificial Intelligence Internship (Batch 2026).

Instead of submitting only a simple chatbot, this project expands the learning experience into a complete interactive workspace where beginners can:

• Learn chatbot logic visually
• Experiment with rule-based conversations
• Compare traditional logic with optimized approaches
• Explore modern hybrid AI architectures
• Verify their chatbot using automated testing

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Live Preview

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Home	Terminal	Badge

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Features

Rule-Based Chatbot

• Continuous conversation loop
• Greeting detection
• Help commands
• Exit commands
• Intelligent fallback responses

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Interactive Learning Modules

Learn step-by-step how chatbots evolve.

Level 1

Rule-Based Chatbot

Topics covered:

• if
• elif
• else
• while loop

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Level 2

Enhanced Internship Edition

Additional commands:

• Date
• Time
• Joke
• Motivation
• Thank You
• Creator
• Help

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Level 3

Dictionary Optimization

Understand why

responses.get(user_input)

is faster than

if...
elif...
elif...
elif...

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Level 4

Hybrid AI Architecture

Explore how modern AI systems combine:

• Rule Engine
• Intent Detection
• LLM Reasoning
• Safety Guardrails

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Interactive Python Terminal

A built-in terminal lets users chat with the bot exactly like running a Python program.

Features:

• Real-time interaction
• Console experience
• Beginner friendly

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Beginner Code Explainer

Hover over any Python line.

Instantly receive:

• Plain English explanation
• Beginner-friendly breakdown
• No technical jargon

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Automated Verification Suite

Automatically checks:

• Greetings
• Help
• Exit
• Unknown Input
• Response Accuracy

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Internship Achievement Badge

Pass all tests to unlock a personalized achievement badge.

Features:

• Interactive animation
• Personalized with your name
• Modern hover effects

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Tech Stack

Technology	Purpose
React	Frontend
TypeScript	Type Safety
Vite	Build Tool
Node.js	Backend
Express	API Server
Gemini API	AI Assistance
CSS	UI Styling

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Project Structure

project/
│
├── src/
│   ├── components/
│   ├── data/
│   ├── types/
│   ├── App.tsx
│   └── main.tsx
│
├── assets/
│
├── server.ts
│
├── package.json
│
└── README.md

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Getting Started

Clone Repository

git clone https://github.com/returnzerovicky/decodelabs-ai-chatbot-workspace.git

Install Dependencies

npm install

Start Backend

npm run server

Start Frontend

npm run dev

Open:

http://localhost:5173

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Learning Journey

Rule-Based Bot
      │
      ▼
Enhanced Chatbot
      │
      ▼
Dictionary Lookup
      │
      ▼
Hybrid AI Pipeline
      │
      ▼
Modern AI Systems

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Internship Objectives

• Understand Control Flow
• Learn Decision Making
• Practice Rule-Based AI
• Explore AI Architecture
• Build Real Projects

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Screenshots

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assets/screenshots/home.png

assets/screenshots/chatbot.png

assets/screenshots/testing.png

assets/screenshots/badge.png

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Future Improvements

• Voice Interaction
• Multi-language Support
• Chat History
• Authentication
• Theme Switching
• AI Analytics Dashboard

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Contributing

Contributions are welcome.

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a feature branch.
3. Submit a Pull Request.

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Author

Vicky

AI Engineering Intern • DecodeLabs (Batch 2026)

GitHub:

https://github.com/returnzerovicky

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Made with ❤️ for the DecodeLabs AI Engineering Internship.