Developing a Bot Training Course

Introduction

• Getting to Know Bots from a Developer’s Perspective
• Common Use Cases and Scenarios for Bots
• How Bots Function Under the Hood
• Building Custom Bots vs. Leveraging No-Code Platforms

Kickstarting Your Bot Initiative

• Clarifying the Bot’s Objectives and Core Requirements
• Outlining Specifications, Key Features, and Capabilities
• Scripting the Conversational Flow

Construction Phase

• Engineering the Bot’s Architecture
  • Architecting Front-End Elements
  • Architecting Back-End Services
• Development and Validation
  • Navigating the Technical Challenges of Bot Development
  • Validating Code Within an Emulator
  • Testing on Live Messaging Platforms
  • Executing Final Quality Assurance Checks

Go-Live Phase

• Deployment Strategies
• Publishing Your Bot
• Ongoing Monitoring
• Strategies for User Acquisition
• Analyzing Performance Metrics and Outcomes
• Iterating on the Development and Launch Process

Essential Tooling for Bot Creation

• Reviewing Drafting and Design Utilities
• Examining Bot Builder Solutions
• Identifying Developer-Focused Utilities
• Exploring Monitoring and Analytics Tools
• Considering Monetization Platforms

Advanced Bot Platforms

• Building a Facebook Messenger Bot
• Project Breakdown
• Facebook Configuration
• Integrating Chatfuel
• Incorporating API.AI
• Utilizing Heroku

Development with Microsoft Bot Framework

• Microsoft Bot Framework Essentials
• Initial Setup
• Testing Procedures

Wrap-Up
Troubleshooting Tips
Closing Thoughts