Explore the concept of bots and discover the motivation behind working with these new apps with
messaging platforms. This book is an accessible resource teaching the basic concepts behind bot
design and implementation. Each chapter builds on previous topics and where appropriate real
working code is shown that implements the concepts. By just picking up a code editor you can
start creating smart engaging and useful bot experiences today.Practical Bot Development will
teach you how to create your own bots on platforms like Facebook Messenger and Slack
incorporate extension APIs and apply AI and ML algorithms in the cloud. By the end of this
book you'll be equipped with the information to reach thousands of new users with the bots you
create! The book is a great resource for those looking to harness the benefits of building
their own bots and leveraging the platform feasibility of them. What You'll Learn Understand
the general architecture of a bot Distinguish between a great bot experience versus a bad bot
experience. Explore the ideas behind natural language processing and apply them to bot
development Implement real Messenger Slack and custom channel bots using Node.js and the
Microsoft Bot Builder framework Deploy bots to Facebook Messenger and Slack Who This Book Is
For Engineers hobbyists and the design oriented community looking looking for an introduction
to the technologies and concepts involved in building bots. The experience level could be from
beginner to expert although some familiarity with Node.js and APIs will be assumed.
