As technology shifts towards voice and conversational interfaces, how do you take advantage of this next wave? In this course, Developing Amazon Alexa 2020 Skills, you’ll learn the ins-and-outs of developing for the Alexa platform. First, you’ll explore JSON requests and responses, and how to build state management into your skill. Next, you’ll learn how to customize Alexa’s speech using Speech Synthesis Markup Language (SSML). Finally, you’ll learn about the different Alexa service interfaces like AudioPlayer and VideoApp, and how to add product sales to your skill. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge to build, debug and monetize Alexa skills.
Author Name: Amber Israelsen
Author Description:
Amber has been a software developer and technical trainer for over two decades, sharing her expertise in AI, machine learning, AWS, and Power Apps with students around the world. She has a knack for making complex tech topics easy to grasp, whether you’re a developer, designer, or business professional. Amber holds certifications in machine learning, AWS, and various Microsoft technologies, including her experience as a former Microsoft Certified Trainer. With a strong background in visual com… more

Table of Contents

• Course Overview
  1min
• Getting Started with Alexa Skills Development
  11mins
• Interpreting JSON Requests and Responses in an Alexa Skill
  16mins
• Implementing State Management for an Alexa Skill
  15mins
• Making Alexa’s Speech More Natural Using SSML
  8mins
• Enhancing Your Skill with the AudioPlayer and VideoApp Interfaces
  12mins
• Debugging an Alexa Skill Using Amazon CloudWatch and Amazon S3
  10mins
• Monetizing Your Alexa Skill with Product Sales
  15mins
• Next Steps
  3mins