Developing Intelligent Bots with Azure

• A general understanding of web development concepts
• Basic programming experience

The Azure Bot Service combines the power of the Microsoft Bot Framework and Azure functions to enable rapid development of intelligent bots.

In this instructor-led, live training, participants will learn how to easily create an intelligent bot using Microsoft Azure

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Learn the fundamentals of intelligent bots
• Learn how to create intelligent bots using cloud applications
• Understand how to use the Microsoft Bot Framework, the Bot Builder SDK, and the Azure Bot Service
• Understand how to design bots using bot patterns
• Develop their first intelligent bot using Microsoft Azure

Audience

• Developers
• Hobbyists
• Engineers
• IT Professionals

Format of the course

• Part lecture, part discussion, exercises and heavy hands-on practice

Introduction
Overview of Bots
Understanding the Microsoft Bot Framework

• Using the Bot Builder
• Using the Bot Connector
• Using the Developer Portal

Understanding Azure Cognitive Services
Digging Deep into the Bot Builder SDK for .NET

• Using Activities
• Using Dialogs
• Using FormFlow
• Managing State Data

Designing Bots Using Bot Patterns

• Designing a Task Automation Bot
• Designing a Knowledge Base Bot
• Using the Bot to Web Pattern
• Using the Handoff to Human Pattern

Overview of Azure Bot Service
Using the Azure Bot Service to Develop Your Intelligent Bot

• Setting Up the Azure Bot Service
• Using a Predefined Template to Create Your Bot
• Using the Develop Tab: Building Your Bot
• Using the Channels Tab: Deploying Your Bot to a Channel
• Using the Settings Tab: Configuring Your Bot's Settings
• Publishing Your Bot into the Bot Directory
• Testing Your Bot Using the Test Emulator
• Managing Your Bots

Summary and Troubleshooting
Closing Remarks