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LinkedIn Learning

Learning to Build Alexa Skills

via LinkedIn Learning

Overview

Learn how to build custom voice commands for Alexa devices using the Alexa Skills Kit and Node.js.

Syllabus

Introduction
  • Building Alexa Skills
  • What you should know
1. Alexa Basics
  • What is Alexa?
  • Why is Alexa important?
2. Setup
  • Create your Amazon account
  • Installing Node.js and the IDE
3. Understanding Custom Skills
  • Understanding the different Alexa skill models
  • Components of a custom Alexa skill
4. Building a Custom Skill
  • Description of the calculator skill
  • Deconstructing the skill
5. Configuring the Skill
  • Create the Alexa skill in the developer console
  • Creating the addition functionality
  • Creating the subtraction functionality
  • Using the JSON Editor
6. Building the Handler Skill
  • Set up the project
  • Review LaunchRequestHandler
  • Review additional standard handlers
  • Code the add handler
  • Create the subtract handler
  • Create a Lambda function for the skill
7. Testing the Skill
  • Test in the Alexa Developer Console
  • Test on Echosim.io
  • Test on an Echo device
8. Expanding the Skill
  • Challenge: Multiplication and division
  • Solution: Multiplication and division
  • Challenge: Complete skill handler
  • Solution: Complete skill handler
  • Testing multiplication and division
9. Submitting for Certification
  • Checklist for certification
Conclusion
  • Next steps

Taught by

Lee Assam

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