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Date Published
Author
Mia Adjei
Word count
1605
Language
English
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None

Summary

By building a chatbot that integrates Twilio SMS, Python, and Flask, users can receive weather information and advice about what to bring based on the current weather conditions in their location. The chatbot uses the Weatherstack API to retrieve weather data from around the world, offering helpful tips such as bringing an umbrella if it's raining or wearing sunscreen if the UV index is high. To set up the project, users need a free Twilio account, Python 3.6 or newer, and ngrok installed on their machine. The chatbot's logic is implemented using Flask, with the `/weather` endpoint handling incoming SMS messages and sending responses back to the user. Once the bot is set up, users can test it by texting their city name, zip code, or coordinates to the Twilio phone number.