Amazon has launched the beta of a Python SDK made to make it simpler to operate with Alexa answers and requests. The Python version has the very same features as the existing SDKs for Java and Node.js.
The SDK is intended for Python programmers who want to include voice experiences using Alexa as well as the extensive support of Python libraries and tools.
Apps incorporating Alexa involve constructing an Alexa ability. Underneath the covers, this usually means you render a cloud-based service which receives JSON requests delivered by Alexa, and yields a JSON reaction that Alexa then uses to respond to the user. The SDKs may be utilized to manage requests, to create answers, to manage characteristics, and also to make Alexa API calls.
The request handling gives you the choice of exactly what code ought to be redeemed when Alexa sends a request, either a single handler for several Alexa intents or different handlers according to Alexa request characteristics. The ASK SDK also offers flexible handler registration, and that means that you can select whether to utilize decorators or traditional class-based implementations of handler features.
The response building features can be employed to produce and deliver an assortment of answers including text-to-speech and video and audio streams. You might even send cards and other visual components. The response that is really obtained by the end user of your program will be dependent on the kind of Alexa-compatible device they're using.
The SDK also enables you to handle characteristics, saving and retrieving information at different scopes using Attributes from the SDK. Attributes can be employed to keep tabs on what happened so far, and also to use this information to determine what happens next. You are able to define attributes that for a single request, for one customer session, or for the duration of your skill.
The concluding portion of this SDK is its capability to predict almost any Alexa API from within your ability logic utilizing service clients in the SDK. The support clients automatically inject relevant endpoint and authentication token info on your behalf.
The SDK includes documentation and samples, along with Alexa skills created utilizing it could be hosted in AWS Lambda or the structure of your choice.