Developing a Bot Training Course

Introduction

• Overview of Bots for Developers
• Common Uses and Practical Applications of Bots
• How Bots Function Behind the Scenes
• Developing a Custom Bot vs. Leveraging a Bot-Creation Platform

Initiating Your Bot Project

• Clarifying the Bot's Core Purpose and Functional Requirements
• Defining Specifications, Key Features, and Functional Scope
• Drafting a Conversational Script for the Bot

Building Your Bot

• Creating the Technical Architecture for the Bot
  • Designing Front-End Components
  • Designing Back-End Components
• Development and Quality Assurance
  • Managing Development Complexities Specific to Bots
  • Testing Code Within the Emulator
  • Testing Code on the Actual Messaging Platform
  • Executing the Final QA Process

Launching Your Bot

• Deployment Strategies
• Publishing the Bot to Users
• Continuous Monitoring
• Strategies for User Acquisition
• Tracking and Analyzing Performance and Outcomes
• Iterating on the Development and Launch Cycle

Overview of Tools for Creating Bots

• Examining Bot Drafting and Design Utilities
• Reviewing Visual Bot Builders
• Assessing Tools for Developer Integration
• Exploring Monitoring and Analytics Solutions
• Reviewing Tools for Bot Monetization

Overview of Platforms for Advanced Bot Development

• Developing a Facebook Messenger Bot
• Project Overview
• Configuration Steps on Facebook
• Utilizing Chatfuel
• Utilizing API.AI
• Utilizing Heroku

Creating a Bot Using Microsoft Bot Framework

• Introduction to the Microsoft Bot Framework
• Initial Bot Setup
• Testing Protocols

Summary
Troubleshooting
Closing Remarks