From 7b2a82068e6690184b5a6838b98efb6f78bbfeda Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: akersh-s Date: Tue, 7 Nov 2017 14:37:50 -0800 Subject: [PATCH] Updated README.md --- README.md | 36 +++++++++++++++++++++--------------- 1 file changed, 21 insertions(+), 15 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 3ce600db..44a682f7 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -12,18 +12,18 @@ If you would like to see an example of this skill in action, you can enable the -If this is your first time here, you're new to Alexa Skills Development, or you're looking for more detailed instructions -- click the **Get Started** button below: +If this is your first time here, you're new to Alexa Skills Development, or you're looking for more detailed instructions, click the **Get Started** button below:

-Be sure to take a look at the Additional Resources at the bottom of this page! +Be sure to take a look at the [Additional Resources](#additional-resources) at the bottom of this page! ## About -**Note:** This readme assumes you have your developer environment ready to go and that you have some familiarity with CLI Tools, AWS, and the ASK Developer Portal. If not, click here and get started with a detailed walkthrough. +**Note:** The rest of this readme assumes you have your developer environment ready to go and that you have some familiarity with CLI (Command Line Interface) Tools, [AWS](https://aws.amazon.com/), and the [ASK Developer Portal](https://developer.amazon.com/alexa-skills-kit). If not, [click here](./instructions/0-intro.md) for a more detailed walkthrough. @@ -37,11 +37,11 @@ Alexa, start Space Facts ``` ### Repository Contents -* /.ask - CLI Configuration -* /lambda - Back-End Logic for the Alexa Skill hosted on [AWS Lambda](https://aws.amazon.com/lambda/) -* /models - Voice User Interface and Language Specific Interaction Models -* /instructions - Step-by-Step Instructions for Getting Started -* skill.json - [Skill Manifest](https://developer.amazon.com/docs/smapi/skill-manifest.html) +* `/.ask` - [ASK CLI (Command Line Interface) Configuration](https://developer.amazon.com/docs/smapi/ask-cli-intro.html) +* `/lambda/custom` - Back-End Logic for the Alexa Skill hosted on [AWS Lambda](https://aws.amazon.com/lambda/) +* `/models` - Voice User Interface and Language Specific Interaction Models +* `/instructions` - Step-by-Step Instructions for Getting Started +* `skill.json` - [Skill Manifest](https://developer.amazon.com/docs/smapi/skill-manifest.html) ## Setup w/ ASK CLI @@ -117,7 +117,7 @@ ASK CLI will create the skill and the lambda function for you. The Lambda functi See the Skill [Manifest Documentation](https://developer.amazon.com/docs/smapi/skill-manifest.html) for more information. -2. ```./lambda/src/index.js``` +2. ```./lambda/custom/index.js``` Modify messages, and facts from the source code to customize the skill. @@ -126,9 +126,15 @@ ASK CLI will create the skill and the lambda function for you. The Lambda functi Change the model defintion to replace the invocation name and the sample phrase for each intent. Repeat the operation for each locale you are planning to support. ## Additional Resources -* [5 Minute Quick Start Tutorial](https://developer.amazon.com/alexa-skills-kit/alexa-skill-quick-start-tutorial) -* Voice Design Guide -* CodeAcademy -* Hackster.io -* DevPost -* Official Alexa Skills Kit Node.js SDK \ No newline at end of file + +### Community +* [Amazon Developer Forums](https://forums.developer.amazon.com/spaces/165/index.html) - Join the conversation! +* [Hackster.io](https://www.hackster.io/amazon-alexa) - See what others are building with Alexa. + +### Tutorials & Guides +* [Voice Design Guide](https://developer.amazon.com/designing-for-voice/) - A great resource for learning conversational and voice user interface design. +* [CodeAcademy: Learn Alexa](https://www.codecademy.com/learn/learn-alexa) - Learn how to build an Alexa Skill from within your browser with this beginner friendly tutorial on CodeAcademy! + +###Documentation +* [Official Alexa Skills Kit Node.js SDK](https://www.npmjs.com/package/alexa-sdk) - The Official Node.js SDK Documentation +* [Official Alexa Skills Kit Documentation](https://developer.amazon.com/docs/ask-overviews/build-skills-with-the-alexa-skills-kit.html) - Official Alexa Skills Kit Documentation \ No newline at end of file