How to Build an Alexa Skill that Actually Works

Learn how to make an Alexa Skill in this programming tutorial. Understand the control flow of an Amazon Alexa application and discover how to create a voice user interface (VUI). Learn how to create a Lambda function with JavaScript, Node.js, and AWS.

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Older Alexa Videos:
How to Create an Alexa Skill: Part 1 - Speech Interface: https://youtu.be/d12DhlFVERc
How to Create an Alexa Skill: Part 2 - Lambda Function: https://youtu.be/5zsKViLKhi0
Make HTTP / HTTPS GET Requests in an Alexa Skill in 16 minutes: https://youtu.be/4Jdo85l1OI8

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