In this video, learn how to install Node.js and will be introduced to a couple of options for integrated development environments (IDEs) that can be used for coding in the course.
- [Instructor] Since we will be building…our skill handler in Node.js,…we will need to get the latest version…of Node installed on our system.…Head over to the Node.js website.…There should be a download link that is visible…that should default to the operating system of your machine,…whether that be Mac, Windows, or Linux.…Click on the LTS or long-term support option…and install Node.js with a few simple clicks.…At the time of this recording,…I'm using the latest version of Node.js,…which is 10.14.1.…
The code should work for the latest version of Node,…which may be different when you are watching this video,…but if you run into issues,…you may want to use this specific version of Node.…Next, we will want to ensure…that you have an IDE installed to write our Node code.…If you are unfamiliar with the term IDE,…it stands for integrated development environment,…and that is where we will be doing our coding.…You can use any IDE of your choice for this course,…but some popular options include Atom or Visual Studio Code.…
Author
Lee Assam
Released
2/4/2019- Reviewing Alexa basics
- Setting up your accounts and environment
- Identifying Alexa skills
- Building a custom Alexa skill
- Configuring skill functionality
- Testing skills
- Expanding skills
- Submitting a custom Alexa skill for certification
Skill Level Beginner
Duration
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Introduction
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Building Alexa Skills1m 27s
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What you should know1m 37s
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1. Alexa Basics
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What is Alexa?3m 37s
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Why is Alexa important?2m 40s
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2. Setup
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Create your Amazon account2m 53s
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3. Understanding Custom Skills
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4. Building a Custom Skill
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Deconstructing the skill3m 38s
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5. Configuring the Skill
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Using the JSON Editor2m 56s
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6. Building the Handler Skill
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Set up the project4m 50s
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Review LaunchRequestHandler4m 49s
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Code the add handler7m 40s
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Create the subtract handler2m 40s
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7. Testing the Skill
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Test on Echosim.io2m 6s
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Test on an Echo device3m 15s
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8. Expanding the Skill
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9. Submitting for Certification
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Checklist for certification7m 25s
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Conclusion
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Next steps1m 17s
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Video: Installing Node.js and the IDE