Introduction to Alexa

Continue your learning by starting Introduction to Alexa.

Outcomes

In this sequence, you will learn how to create a simple Hello Codecademy Alexa skill. You will build the interaction model and Amazon Lambda function that responds to a user's voice with a personal welcome message. Though it is not a prerequisite for most of the content in this sequence, a basic understanding of JavaScript will help you understand the programming logic in this course sequence.

What Will You Build?

In the introduction to Alexa sequence, you will build Alex skills that respond to a user's voice with custom messages.

Why Learn Alexa

With a comprehensive understanding of the process for developing a custom Alexa skill, you’re preparing to publish your own program and work with other Voice User Interfaces (VUI) applications.

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Build Your First Alexa Skill

Interactive Lesson

Create a New Intent

Freeform Project

Build Your First Alexa Skill

Multiple Choice Quiz

Create Your Lambda Function

Creating Your Lambda function

Interactive Lesson

Understand Your Lambda Function

Interactive Lesson

My Favorite Language: Handler

Freeform Project

Create Your Lambda Function

Multiple Choice Quiz