Cool Things to Do with Voice Interfaces - and Lots of Things You Shouldn't

Explore the world of voice interface applications in this 31-minute JSConf talk by Sarah Saunders, Managing Software Engineer at Capgemini. Discover the potential of simple JavaScript APIs for developing voice-activated applications like Alexa, Siri, and Google Home. Learn about the unique skill set required for voice interface design and understand which scenarios are most suitable for this technology. Examine various use cases for voice apps, analyzing what works well and why. Gain insights from Saunders' diverse technical background, which spans Java development, ASP.NET, JavaScript, NoCode/LoCode, Node.js, ethereum, IoT, and Alexa programming, to better understand the possibilities and limitations of voice interfaces in modern software development.