Developing a Bot Training Course

Introduction

• General Overview of Bots for Developers
• Key Uses and Real-World Applications of Bots
• Understanding the Mechanics of Bot Functionality
• Comparing Custom Bot Development with Platform-Based Creation

Initiating a Bot Project

• Establishing the Bot's Objective and Requirements
• Defining Specifications, Features, and Core Functions
• Drafting the Conversational Script for the Bot

Constructing the Bot

• Formulating the Engineering Design
  • Designing Front-End Elements
  • Designing Back-End Architecture
• Development and Testing Phases
  • Recognizing the Complexities of Bot Development
  • Testing Code Within the Emulator
  • Testing Code on the Live Messaging Platform
  • Executing the Final Quality Assurance Process

Deployment and Launch

• Deploying the Bot to Production
• Publishing the Bot for Access
• Implementing Monitoring Solutions
• Strategies to Attract More Users
• Tracking and Analyzing Bot Performance and Outcomes
• Iterating the Development and Launch Cycle

Survey of Bot Creation Tools

• Reviewing Bot Drafting and Design Utilities
• Exploring Bot Builder Platforms
• Investigating Developer-Specific Bot Tools
• Examining Tools for Monitoring and Analytics
• Reviewing Tools for Bot Monetization

Overview of Platforms for Advanced Bot Development

• Creating a Facebook Messenger Bot
• Project Overview
• Configuration on Facebook
• Integration with Chatfuel
• Utilizing API.AI
• Deployment via Heroku

Developing a Bot with Microsoft Bot Framework

• Introduction to the Microsoft Bot Framework
• Setting Up the Bot Environment
• Testing the Bot Functionality

Summary
Troubleshooting
Closing Remarks