Developing a Bot Training Course

Introduction

• Introduction to Bots for Developers
• Key Use Cases and Applications of Bots
• Mechanics: How Bots Function
• Custom Bot Development vs. Leveraging Bot-Creation Platforms

Initiating Your Bot Project

• Clarifying the Bot’s Objectives and Requirements
• Defining Specifications, Features, and Functionalities
• Drafting the Conversational Script for the Bot

Bot Construction

• Formulating the Engineering Design for the Bot
  • Architecting Front-End Components
  • Architecting Back-End Components
• Development and Testing Phases
  • Navigating the Development Complexities of Bots
  • Validating Code via the Emulator
  • Testing Code on the Live Messaging Platform
  • Executing the Final Quality Assurance Process

Bot Deployment

• Deploying the Bot
• Publishing the Bot
• Ongoing Bot Monitoring
• Strategies for User Acquisition
• Performance Tracking and Result Analysis
• Iterating the Development and Launch Cycle

Tools for Bot Creation

• Reviewing Bot Drafts and Design Utilities
• Examining Bot Builders
• Surveying Developer-Focused Bot Tools
• Utilizing Monitoring and Analytics Tools
• Exploring Monetization Tools for Bots

Platforms for Advanced Bot Development

• Building a Facebook Messenger Bot
• Project Overview
• Facebook Configuration Setup
• Utilizing Chatfuel
• Integrating API.AI
• Deploying with Heroku

Building a Bot with Microsoft Bot Framework

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

Summary
Troubleshooting
Closing Remarks