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Integrating Python AI Assistant With PHP

The document outlines the integration of a Python AI assistant into the PHP-based NEXT BASKET platform, focusing on modular microservices that communicate through APIs. It details the system architecture, API integration, AI implementation, frontend integration, database management, security measures, deployment strategies, testing protocols, and non-functional requirements. The integration aims to enhance user interactions and streamline operations while maintaining system integrity and performance.

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Integrating Python AI Assistant With PHP

The document outlines the integration of a Python AI assistant into the PHP-based NEXT BASKET platform, focusing on modular microservices that communicate through APIs. It details the system architecture, API integration, AI implementation, frontend integration, database management, security measures, deployment strategies, testing protocols, and non-functional requirements. The integration aims to enhance user interactions and streamline operations while maintaining system integrity and performance.

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Integrating Python AI Assistant with PHP-based NEXT BASKET Platform

Overview

The NEXT BASKET platform is developed in PHP and it supports merchant onboarding, store
management, and customer interactions. To enable the integration of AI assistant for natural
language automation (e.g., store setup, product creation), we will first create a modular Python
microservice which interacts with the PHP backend through APIs, disrupting the existing system
as little as possible while integrating Python's AI strengths.

Implementation Strategy

1. System Architecture

• PHP Backend: Keeps managing core platform functionalities (e.g., onboarding wizard,
admin panel, product management) utilizing PHP 8.1+ with the Symfony 5.4 LTS
framework for robust
• Python Microservice: Deploys the AI assistant in Django/FastAPI for API endpoints and
Open AI(Chat GPT) for NLP, Sentence-BERT for semantic embeddings, and LangChain
v0.1.x for LLM orchestration. Utilizes ChromaDB v0.5.0, Pinecone, or Weaviate for
vector-based search and recommendations.
• API Bridge: RESTful APIs and WebSocket endpoints allow PHP and Python services to
communicate.
• Deployment: Both services are deployed in Docker containers, orchestrated by
Kubernetes on Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE).

2. API Integration

 Expose PHP APIs:

o Use existing PHP APIs and extend it to allow AI-driven actions. (e.g., store
setup, create product)
o Use RESTful endpoints (e.g., /api/products/create, /api/settings/update) with JSON
payloads.
o Secure with OAuth 2.0 and JWT, in line with PHP's authentication framework.

 Python API Consumer:

o Python service like API use PHP APIs to perform actions (e.g., create
product, set up payments).
o Maps AI intents (e.g., "Add a product: red roses, $10") to PHP API calls.

 WebSocket for Real-Time:


o Use WebSocket in FastAPI for real-time AI chatting (e.g., prompt input, clarifications).
o PHP frontend (through JavaScript) interfaces with Python WebSocket
for smooth user interaction.

3. AI Assistant Implementation

 NLP with Chat GPT:

o Use Open AI(Chat GPT) API to parse prompts (e.g., "Set up my store for a local flower
business").
o Execute clarification logic (e.g., "Which currency?") in Python using rule based and AI
methods.

 RAG for Grounding:

o Save NEXT BASKET's API schemas and vocabulary in Pinecone (vector


database) using Sentence-BERT embeddings. ChromaDB v0.5.0 is also used for in-
memory vector storage.
o Limit AI responses to PHP backend data to prevent Misinformation.

 Action Execution:
o Convert parsed intents into PHP API calls through FastAPI.
o Give previews like product page mockup by pulling data from PHP APIs and rendering
in Next.js frontend.
o Log actions in MongoDB for traceability and rollback.

4. Frontend Integration

 React Components:
o Incorporate AI chat interface (developed in Next.js using Tailwind CSS and SASS) into
Next.js frontend.
o Employ React Query to retrieve PHP API data and WebSocket for real-time AI
interactions.
 UI/UX:
o Integrate chat widget into onboarding wizard and admin panel for AI prompts.
o Show AI-generated previews/confirmations (e.g., store settings, product pages) by
pulling data from PHP's APIs and render in Next.js.
 State Management: Employ Redux Toolkit for managing AI interaction states across
micro frontend.

5. Database Management

 Existing PHP Database:


o Use Cloud SQL with MySQL/PostgreSQL for PHP's data (merchants, products, orders).
o Python service queries PHP database through APIs, not direct access,
to preserve separation.
 Python-Specific Storage:
o Use MongoDB for AI action logs and temp data (e.g., prompt history).
o Redis for cached API responses and AI prompt results.
 Schema Alignment:
o Map Python's AI data models to PHP's database schema for consistent API
interactions.

6. Security and Compliance

 Authentication:
o Sync PHP's user sessions (JWT) with Python through Identity and Access
Management (IAM) for single auth.
o Enforce RBAC in PHP and Python to limit AI actions by user roles.
 Data Security:
o Utilize HTTPS (TLS 1.3) for API communication, AES-256 for data at rest.
o Enforce GDPR-compliant data handling (e.g., consent, deletion) in PHP, with
Python compliance through API constraints.
 Compliance:
o Python pulls region-specific rules (e.g., taxes, GDPR) from PHP APIs.
o Log all AI actions in MongoDB for auditability.

7. Deployment and DevOps

 Containerization:
o Package PHP app and Python microservice in isolated Docker containers.
o Deploy to Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) for orchestration and auto-scaling.
 CI/CD:
o Utilize GitHub Actions for testing and building both PHP and Python code.
o CircleCI for zero-downtime deployments.
 Monitoring:
o Google Cloud Monitoring for performance metrics (API latency, AI prompt
processing).
o ELK Stack for log aggregation (PHP and Python logs).
o Sentry for error tracking for both services.

8. Testing

 Unit Tests:
o PHP: PHPUnit for core platform logic.
o Python: Pytest for AI and API logic.
 Integration Tests:
o Test PHP-Python API interactions with Postman.
o Validate AI chat UI with Cypress.
 Load Tests: Utilize Locust to mimic concurrent users and AI prompts.
 Security Tests: Check OAuth, RBAC, and GDPR compliance.

9. Non-Functional Requirements

 Scalability: Kubernetes auto-scales PHP and Python services for thousands of stores.
 Performance: PHP API responses <2s, Python AI processing <5s.
 Reliability: 99.9% uptime with error handling for API failures and misunderstood
prompts.
 Maintainability: Modular PHP and Python codebases for future improvements.

10. Challenges and Mitigations

 API Latency:
o Cache PHP API responses in Redis to mitigate latency.
o Optimize Python's API calls using asynchronous FastAPI.
 Data Consistency:

o Utilize PHP APIs as the sole source of truth to prevent sync issues.
o Add retry functions for unsuccessful API calls.
 PHP-Python Interoperability:
o Define standardized JSON payloads for API communication.
o Document PHP APIs extensively for Python integration.
 Legacy PHP Code
o Minimally refactor PHP APIs to facilitate AI actions, without wholesale rewrites.
o Apply API versioning for backward compatibility.

Technologies

 PHP Backend: Symfony, MySQL/PostgreSQL.


 Python Microservice: Django, FastAPI, Python, LangChain, ChromaDB
 AI: OpenAI API (ChatGPT) , Pinecone, Sentence-BERT, ChromaDB
 Frontend: Next.js, Redux Toolkit, Tailwind CSS, SASS, React Hook Form v7.51.
 Database: Cloud SQL (MySQL/PostgreSQL), MongoDB
 Infrastructure: Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), Google Cloud Storage (GCS),
CloudFront
 Security: OAuth 2.0, JWT, GCP IAM, TLS 1.3, AES-256.
 DevOps: GitLab CI, Terraform, Selenium

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