Ready to unleash your inner Tony Stark (minus the arc reactor and questionable sass)? You’re in the right place. In this multi-part series, we'll build a fully functional AI assistant from the ground up. We’ll start by setting up a lean, mean dev environment, then we’ll graduate to more advanced sorcery—like custom function calls, threaded conversations, and real-time integrations.

Whether you’re new to AI or a seasoned dev hunting for a new challenge, this series gives you a seat at the table. No fluff, just practical steps (with a wink of fun thrown in for good measure). By the end, you’ll be confidently tinkering with AI components like you invented them.

Think of each part as a crucial rung on our AI-ladder. Pick a section below to jump in:

• Part 1: Introduction, Prerequisites, & Key Concepts
• Part 2: Implementation Steps - Quickstart
• Part 3: Open AI Assistant API
• Part 4: Base Assistant
• Part 5: Function Tools and Flow
• Part 6: Advanced Topics and Conclusion

I recommend following these in order so you don’t miss a beat. We’ll start with environment setup, gradually move through prototype expansions, and wrap up with robust, real-world AI interactions.