Project Report
Project Report
On
Deploy a Chatbot With Python Into A Web
Application
Session 2023-24
in
Under the Supervision of
Ms. Shivani Goswami
Assistant Professor
Department of Computing Science & Engineering
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Abstract
List of Figure
1. Introduction 1
2. Literature Survey 15
3. SRS 20
4. System Design 26
5. Implementation & Results 30
6. DFD 47
7. Conclusion 49
References
Appendix
List of Figure
The purpose of this project is to design and implement a chatbot using the
Python programming language. Python's simplicity, versatility, and rich
ecosystem of libraries make it an ideal choice for developing chatbots that can
effectively understand and respond to user input. The chatbot developed in
this project aims to enhance user experience by offering a conversational
interface for tasks such as information retrieval, task automation, and general
interaction.
1. Project Definition:
2. Background
The ubiquitous nature of chatbots in today's digital landscape can be attributed to
their ability to provide instant and personalized responses, thus improving user
engagement across diverse domains. From customer support in e- commerce
platforms to virtual assistants on smartphones, chatbots have become an
integral part of our daily interactions. Leveraging natural language
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processing ( ) and machine learning techniques, developers can createchatbots
that not only understand user queries but also adapt and evolve basedon user
interactions.
3. Project Objective:
Adaptability: Enable the chatbot to adapt and learn from user interactions over
time, improving its accuracy and responsiveness.
4. Project Scope:
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Chatbot Functionality: Design and implement the core chatbot functionalities,
including user input processing, context understanding, and response
generation.
Problem Statement:
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Problem Description:
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The implementation of a Python-based chatbot for web applications offers a
diverse range of applications, contributing to an enriched and dynamic user
experience. The versatility of the chatbot extends across various domains,
addressing specific needs and challenges within the web application
ecosystem.
Application Scenarios:
The chatbot can serve as a virtual customer support agent, providing realtime
assistance to users with queries related to products, services, or common
issues. This application enhances customer satisfaction by delivering prompt
and accurate responses.
3. Task Automation:
By integrating with backend systems, the chatbot can automate routine tasks,
allowing users to perform actions such as placing orders, scheduling
appointments, or managing account settings through natural language
commands.
4. Educational Assistance:
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5. Decision Support:
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Basic Software Requirements:
Development Environment:
1. Python:
Version: 3.x
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4. Chatbot Framework:
5. Web Framework:
6. Web Server:
Explanation: A web server is required to host the web application and facilitate
communication between users and the chatbot.
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Storage: JSON, CSV, Database
Version Control:
System: Git
These software requirements lay the foundation for building a robust and
functional Python chatbot integrated seamlessly within web applications.
Adhering to these specifications enhances the development process, fosters
maintainability, and ensures compatibility with the desired functionalities of
the project.
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Historical Context of Chatbots:
The evolution of chatbots traces back to the early days of computer science
and artificial intelligence, with significant advancements occurring over
several decades. Understanding the historical context provides insights into
the gradual development of technologies that paved the way for the
sophisticated chatbots we encounter today.
1. ELIZA (1966):
2. PARRY (1972):
3. ALICE (1995):
4. SmarterChild (2001):
Chatbots like Google's Assistant, Amazon's Alexa, and various others leverage
advanced techniques, including neural networks, to comprehend context,
sentiment, and user intent.
2. Context Retention:
3. Intent Recognition:
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4. Handling Ambiguity:
9. Multilingual Support:
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Challenge: Providing support for multiple languages adds complexity to the
chatbot's language processing capabilities. Ensuring accurate understanding
and responses across diverse linguistic contexts is a continual challenge.
Challenge: Ensuring ethical use of the chatbot and addressing potential biases
in its responses is an ongoing concern. Striking a balance between user
assistance and ethical considerations is a challenge that requires careful
attention.
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CHAPTER-2
Literature Survey
Introduction:
Methodological Approaches
Chatbot Frameworks:
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User Interface (UI) Design:
Summary
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Types of chatbots:-
Basic Chatbots:
Definition:
Characteristics:
Use Cases:
Intermediate Chatbots:
Definition:
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Characteristics:
Use Cases:
Advanced Chatbots:
Definition:
Characteristics:
Use Cases:
Keep in mind that these categories represent a general progression, and the
distinction between them may not always be clear-cut. The capabilities of
chatbots can vary widely, and advancements in AI technologies continually
push the boundaries of what chatbots can achieve.
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CHAPTER-3
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENT SPECIFICATION
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
1.1 Purpose
1.2 Scope
1.3 Definitions, Acronyms, and Abbreviations
1.4 References
1.5 Overview
2. Overall Description
2.1 Product Perspective
2.2 Product Features
2.3 User Classes and Characteristics
2.4 Operating Environment
2.5 Design and Implementation Constraints
2.6 User Documentation
3. System Features
3.1 Feature 1: User Interaction
3.2 Feature 2: Chatbot Backend
3.3 Feature 3: Database Integration
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4. External Interface Requirements
4.1 User Interfaces
4.2 Hardware Interfaces
4.3 Software Interfaces
4.4 Communication Interfaces
5. Non-Functional Requirements
5.1 Performance Requirements
5.2 Security Requirements
5.3 Reliability and Availability
5.4 Maintainability
5.5 Portability
1. Introduction
1.1 Purpose
1.2 Scope
1.4 References
- Flask Documentation.
[https://flask.palletsprojects.com/](https://flask.palletsprojects.com/)
- Documentation. [https://www. .org/](https://www. .org/) - SQLite
Documentation.
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1.5 Overview
The remainder of this document outlines the overall description of the chatbot,
system features, external interface requirements, and non-functional
requirements.
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2. Overall Description
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2.3 User Classes and Characteristics
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3. System Features
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3.2 Feature 2: Chatbot Backend
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- Web Interface: Simple and intuitive design with input box and chat window.
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4.4 Communication Interfaces
5. Non-Functional Requirements
5.4 Maintainability
5.5 Portability
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CHAPTER-4
SYSTEM DESIGN
1. Overview:
2. Architecture:
The system will follow a modular architecture with the following components:
b. Chatbot Engine:
d. Database (Optional):
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Stores user preferences, frequently asked questions, or learning data for the
chatbot.
3. Chatbot Workflow:
7. Scalability:
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8. Testing and Validation:
Includes a robust testing strategy to ensure the chatbot performs effectively.
Validation against predefined use cases and real user interactions.
9. Deployment:
Provides user training materials and documentation for interacting with the
chatbot.
Ensures a smooth onboarding process for users.
Conclusion:
The system design outlined above provides a solid foundation for the
implementation of a chatbot in Python for a web application. It balances
simplicity with potential for expansion, offering an engaging and user-centric
conversational experience.
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Database Interaction:
The chatbot may interact with the database to retrieve or store information
relevant to user interactions.
System Diagram:
+ + + -+ + +
| User | | Web Server | Database
| Interface +-------> +-------> (SQLite/MySQL) |
+ + + + + -+
|
v
+ +
Chatbot Backend
(Python Logic)
|- Processing
| - Machine Learning (Optional) |
+ +
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CH-5
Implementation & Results
1. Implementation
Description:
Key Features:
Description:
Implemented the chatbot logic using Python and a web framework, focusing
on natural language processing ( ) for understanding user input and providing
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context-aware responses. Optionally, incorporated machine learning for
improved learning and adaptability.
Components:
1. Flask Web Framework: Chose Flask for its simplicity and flexibility in
handling web requests.
2. Natural Language Processing ( ):
3. Integrated library for tokenization, part-of-speech tagging, and
sentiment analysis.
4. Utilized spaCy for more advanced natural language understanding.
5. Machine Learning (Optional):
6. Implemented a basic machine learning model for intent recognition and
response generation.
Description:
Functionality:
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Chatbot Backend:
Description:
The chatbot backend is the heart of the system, responsible for processing user
inputs, managing conversations, and generating appropriate responses. It is
implemented using the Python programming language, and a web framework
(Flask) is employed to handle web requests.
Components:
1. Dialogflow Framework:
Purpose:
Dialogflow (formerly known as Api.ai), is the platform owned by Google
including pre-build ML Models that can help you get started right away.
Dialogflow also allows you to integrate your conversational agent with popular
platforms like Google Assistant, Facebook Messenger, Twitter, Telegram and
more. It also provides Web API to integrate the agent into Websites. to build
conversational agents.
Instead of building a chatbot from scratch, Dialogflow makes it easier to build it
in considerably less time and with bunch of Google features,
Flask is chosen as the web framework due to its simplicity and ease of integration.
It handles incoming HTTP requests from the user interface, allowing for the
seamless flow of information between the frontend and backend.
Implementation:
OPTIONAL
from flask import Flask, request, jsonify
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@app.route('/chatbot', methods=['POST']) def
chatbot():
Extract user input from the request
user_input = request.json['user_input']
User Interaction:
Observations:
Users interact with the chatbot through the web interface, providing queries
either through typing or speech. This section focuses on capturing and
processing user input to ensure a smooth conversational experience.
Description:
Users interact with the chatbot through a user-friendly web interface. The
interface captures user queries and sends them to the chatbot backend for
processing.
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Description:
The chatbot backend processes user input received from the web interface.
This involves tokenization, tasks, and potentially machine learning for intent
recognition.
Python Implementation:
import os
from google.cloud import dialogflow
from dotenv import load_dotenv
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def main():
# Set your Google Cloud project ID
project_id = os.getenv("restaurant-booking-cfcf")
# Set a unique session ID
session_id = "491167479660"
# Set the language code
language_code = "en-US"
Diagram:
+ -+ + + + -+
| User Input | | Web Interface | | Chatbot Backend |
| (Typed ) +--------->| (HTML,CSS) +<--------| (Flask,Dialogflow
) |
+ -+ + + + -
+
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Fig:-2 Login Page
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Software and Hardware Requirements
Hardware Requirements:
Server
• Description: A server is needed to host the web application and run the
Flask backend Dialowflow. The server can be a cloud server (e.g.,
AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) or a dedicated hosting provider.
• Requirements:
• Sufficient CPU and RAM resources based on expected traffic.
• Storage space for the application code, database, and potential user
data.
Client Devices:
Description:
Users will access the web application through various devices such as laptops,
desktops, tablets, or smartphones.
Requirements:
• Standard web browsing capabilities.
• Compatible web browsers (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Safari).
Software Requirements:
1.Operating System
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Requirements:
Requirements:
3.Flask:
Requirements:
Install Flask using pip install Flask.
Requirements:
Install using pip install .
5.SQLite Database:
Description:
SQLite is used for storing user data.
Requirements:
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SQLite is included in the Python standard library, so no additional installation
is needed.
6. Web Browser:
Description:
Users will interact with the chatbot through a web browser.
Requirements: Modern web browsers with
JavaScript enabled.
7. Development Environment:
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CHAPTER-6
DATA FLOW DIAGRAM
LEVEL 0:
Ask Query Update
LEVEL 1:
Login
Process
User
Query
Update ID
Login
Login
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LEVEL-2
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CHAPTER-7
CONCLUSION
The Flask web framework emerged as a pivotal tool in handling web requests
and responses, serving as the backbone of our chatbot backend. Its lightweight
nature and simplicity made it an ideal choice for our project, allowing us to
focus on the core functionality of the chatbot.
User interaction played a central role in our exploration. Users, accessing the
chatbot through web browsers, could effortlessly communicate by typing or
speaking queries. The integration of the Fetch API in JavaScript facilitated
asynchronous communication with the Flask server, enabling a smooth and
dynamic conversation flow.
The heart of the chatbot backend lay in its ability to process user input
effectively. While we refrained from delving into advanced natural language
processing ( ) techniques, the implementation showcased the rudimentary
steps involved. Tokenization of user input using or similar libraries, as wellas
the potential for more sophisticated tasks, laid the foundation for future
enhancements.
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Future Considerations
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In conclusion, the journey into creating a Python chatbot for a web
application has unveiled the foundational elements of this dynamic
technology. The amalgamation of Flask, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
has allowed us to construct a fundamental yet functional chatbot. As we
look to the future, the potential for growth and refinement beckons,
promising a more sophisticated and impactful chatbot experience for
users. The simplicity of our approach serves as a solid springboard for
those venturing into the exciting realm of chatbot development, offering
a solid foundation for innovation and expansion.
Future Scope/Work
The basic implementation of the Python chatbot for a web application has laid
the groundwork for future enhancements and expansions. As we look ahead,
several avenues present themselves for further development and
improvement:
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- Implementing user profiling mechanisms can enable the chatbot to
personalize interactions based on individual preferences and past
conversations. Storing and leveraging user data can contribute to a more
tailored and user-centric experience.
4. Multilingual Support:
- Enabling the chatbot to process and respond to rich media, such as images,
videos, and files, can enhance the interactive nature of conversations. This
expansion could be particularly valuable in scenarios where visual content
aids in communication.
- Integrating the chatbot with external APIs, such as weather services, news
feeds, or third-party applications, can broaden its functionality. Users could
receive real-time information or perform specific actions directly through the
chatbot interface.
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8. Scalability and Deployment:
By venturing into these areas of future work, the Python chatbot can evolve
from a basic implementation to a sophisticated and adaptive conversational
agent. The iterative development process, guided by user feedback and
emerging technologies, will play a crucial role in shaping the chatbot's
effectiveness and relevance in diverse contexts.
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