Voice recognition is here at last. Alexa and other voice assistants have
now become widespread and mainstream. Is your app ready for voice
interaction? Learn how to develop your own voice applications for Amazon
Alexa. Start with techniques for building conversational user interfaces
and dialog management. Integrate with existing applications and visual
interfaces to complement voice-first applications. The future of
human-computer interaction is voice, and we'll help you get ready for
it.
For decades, voice-enabled computers have only existed in the realm of
science fiction. But now the Alexa Skills Kit (ASK) lets you develop
your own voice-first applications. Leverage ASK to create engaging and
natural user interfaces for your applications, enabling them to listen
to users and talk back. You'll see how to use voice and sound as
first-class components of user-interface design.
We'll start with the essentials of building Alexa voice applications,
called skills, including useful tools for creating, testing, and
deploying your skills. From there, you can define parameters and dialogs
that will prompt users for input in a natural, conversational style.
Integrate your Alexa skills with Amazon services and other backend
services to create a custom user experience. Discover how to tailor
Alexa's voice and language to create more engaging responses and speak
in the user's own language. Complement the voice-first experience with
visual interfaces for users on screen-based devices. Add options for
users to buy upgrades or other products from your application. Once all
the pieces are in place, learn how to publish your Alexa skill for
everyone to use.
Create the future of user interfaces using the Alexa Skills Kit today.
What You Need:
You will need a computer capable of running the latest version of
Node.js, a Git client, and internet access.
