Alexa Cookbook

Ingredients

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Welcome!

These folders contain short code samples that show you how to add features to an Alexa Skill. Let's assume we are a chef, with an idea for a fancy new recipe. The recipe will require one or more ingredients to be combined to create the finished product. Alexa skills follow the same model. Basic ingredients can be added together to create a robust skill. This guide is a

First time here? Start with the intro steps below.

Ingredient Types

1. External Calls

2. Handling Requests

3. Handling Responses

4. Handling Session

5. VUI Design Patterns

6. ControllingScreens

7. Authentication

8. Analytics

Intro

Pre-requisites

Required:

• Accounts on aws.amazon.com and developer.amazon.com (create if necessary)

Recommended:

• Some experience with Javascript or Python programming.
• Have Node.JS on your laptop and become familiar with NPM, the Node Package Manager.
• Have GIT on your laptop.
• Review the alexa-sdk documentation.

Before starting

The lessons assume you have built a skill with the Alexa Skills Kit . If you are new to Alexa, please click the Tutorial link below and follow the instructions to create the Fact Skill.

Fact Skill

• Tutorial
• Configuration
• Lambda Function

Setup your Dev Workstation - optional

• Workshop/DevTools

Ready to get cooking?

Review the Table of Contents above, and dive in to learn how to add features to your Alexa skills.