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Hands-on Building Alexa Skills

Learn voice user interface design. Create Alexa Skills without coding and deploy them to the Skills store

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Created by Paul Hickey

Explore the world of voice user interface design by creating custom Alexa Skills without needing to write code. Learn how to use tools like Voiceflow and Node.js to build, test, and deploy engaging voice applications. Discover how to configure, publish, and manage Alexa Skills for real users.

Packt | Jan 2020 | 140 min

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LevelIntermediate
CategoriesWeb & Application Development, Generative AI Tools and AI-Assisted Productivity, Amazon Web Services, JavaScript

What You Will Learn

You will start by learning the essentials of voice user interface design and how to map out effective conversations. Step by step, you will use Voiceflow and the Alexa Skills Kit to build and customize your own skills. Along the way, you will test your creations on both browsers and Alexa devices, refining them for a smooth user experience.

Key Features

  • Design intuitive voice interactions that engage and guide users effectively
  • Build and deploy Alexa Skills using Voiceflow, Node.js, and AWS services
  • Test, validate, and publish your Alexa Skills for real-world use and feedback

Target Audience

Ideal for developers and tech enthusiasts interested in voice technology and Alexa Skills. If you have some familiarity with JavaScript or Node.js, you will find it easier to dive in, but beginners can also follow along. Perfect for anyone looking to create practical voice applications for personal or business use.

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