Building an AI-Powered Ecommerce Chat Assistant (Full Build)
Guides2026-07-20· 52:10· Source: Code with Sarah
A complete build tutorial for a custom AI ecommerce chat assistant, covering both backend and frontend.
What's built:
- A Node.js backend that connects to a product database
- A frontend chat UI embedded on a storefront
- AI-powered product search and recommendations
- Real-time streaming responses
- Add-to-cart integration from the chat
This is a developer-focused walkthrough for teams building their own AI chat solution rather than using an off-the-shelf app.
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