The latest articles on DEV Community by Ömer Tekin (@mer_tekin_d44e144644e03d). https://dev.to/mer_tekin_d44e144644e03d https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F3230703%2Fa341385a-a20b-4f2f-bcb7-05d85b1011c5.png https://dev.to/mer_tekin_d44e144644e03d en Ömer Tekin Sat, 31 May 2025 11:32:43 +0000 https://dev.to/mer_tekin_d44e144644e03d/-how-i-built-an-ai-powered-tarot-reading-platform-using-php-mysql-and-gpt-the-story-behind-4lp7 https://dev.to/mer_tekin_d44e144644e03d/-how-i-built-an-ai-powered-tarot-reading-platform-using-php-mysql-and-gpt-the-story-behind-4lp7 <p>In early 2025, I set out to create a platform that blends ancient wisdom with modern AI technology. The result? <a href="https://www.tarotalemi.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">Tarot Alemi</a> — a completely free, autonomous tarot reading experience powered by PHP, MySQL, and GPT-4.</p> <h2> 🔧 Tech Stack </h2> <ul> <li> <strong>PHP (Backend logic)</strong> </li> <li> <strong>MySQL (Database for storing cards, meanings, sessions)</strong> </li> <li> <strong>JavaScript + CSS (Frontend interactivity and animations)</strong> </li> <li> <strong>OpenAI GPT-4 API</strong> for natural language interpretation of card spreads </li> <li> <strong>SEO-first architecture</strong> with dynamic URLs (e.g., <code>/31-mayis-2025-gunluk-tarot-fali</code>) </li> <li><strong>Server: Apache + .htaccess rewrites</strong></li> </ul> <h2> 🎯 Key Features </h2> <ul> <li>Users draw 3 tarot cards in a session.</li> <li>Each card has a meaning in both upright and reversed position.</li> <li>The selected cards are sent to GPT API, along with a question.</li> <li>The GPT returns a custom interpretation in natural Turkish language.</li> <li>The results are saved and timestamped in the database.</li> <li>Past readings can be viewed by IP or session ID.</li> </ul> <h2> 🧠 AI Integration (Prompt Example) </h2> <div class="highlight js-code-highlight"> <pre class="highlight plaintext"><code> php $prompt = "The user drew: The Lovers (Reversed), The Hermit (Upright), The Fool (Upright). Question: 'Does my ex miss me?' Please give a sensitive, emotionally accurate reading in Turkish."; </code></pre> </div>