Build an AI Chatbot with Google’s New Gemini Pro API & React Native & Expo | Conversational AI

Next-Gen AI ChatBot

Rohit Kumar Thakur

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Google Gemini Pro Chatbot using React Native Expo & Firebase

Hello everyone, My name is Rohit. In this article, I will guide you through how to build a Conversational AI chatbot using Google Gemini Pro and React Native & Expo. By the end, you’ll have a working app you can showcase and customize further! If you face any issues then feel free to comment or DM me on my social media handles. X && Instagram

Ready to chat with your AI creation? Let’s dive in!

  1. Setting Up Your Project:
  • Initialize your Expo project: Choose a template and name your app. Wait for dependencies to download.
  • Install required packages: expo-speech, react-native-vector-icons, and axios.
  • Create a chatbot component: This will hold the core logic for your chatbot.

2. API Integration:

  • Generate a Google Gemini API key: Use the “Multi-turn conversations” feature for ongoing interactions.
  • Store API key in your project: Keep it secure and replace the placeholder in your code.

3. Chatbot Component Code:

  • State variables: Track chat history, user input, loading status…

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