Building AI-Powered User Interfaces

Creating effective user interfaces for AI applications requires a unique approach. Let’s explore key techniques and best practices.

Streaming Responses

Handle streaming AI responses elegantly:

async function* streamResponse(prompt) {
  const response = await fetch('/api/ai/stream', {
    method: 'POST',
    body: JSON.stringify({ prompt }),
    headers: { 'Content-Type': 'application/json' },
  });

  const reader = response.body.getReader();
  const decoder = new TextDecoder();

  while (true) {
    const { done, value } = await reader.read();
    if (done) break;
    yield decoder.decode(value);
  }
}

Progressive Loading

Show AI thinking states:

.ai-response {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  animation: fadeIn 0.3s ease forwards;
}

@keyframes fadeIn {
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

Error Handling

Graceful error handling in AI interfaces:

async function handleAIRequest(prompt) {
  try {
    setLoading(true);
    const response = await getAIResponse(prompt);
    setResult(response);
  } catch (error) {
    setError('AI is taking a break. Please try again.');
  } finally {
    setLoading(false);
  }
}

Stay tuned for more AI UI development tips!