Building Advanced Voice Applications for Alexa and Google Assistant
summary
A Berlin startup launches the open‑source Jovo framework in September to let one codebase run on both Alexa and Google Assistant, with community PRs adding Google Cloud and Azure integrations. A 5‑minute workout skill for Jimando proves one‑shot commands and saved fitness levels cut friction, while using pre‑recorded audio and randomized TTS improves personality and repeat use. Major pain points remain: session amnesia, lack of context, and testing until Amazon exposes raw transcripts for debugging.
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chapters (10)
- 0:00Start
- 2:57Smart Speakers
- 3:59Build Great Experiences for Voice
- 4:41Basic Principles of Web Development
- 13:35What Makes an Advanced Voice App
- 14:20No Single Formula for a Good Voice App
- 26:08Context Factors
- 28:36Google Assistance
- 30:19Smart Speaker Ripple Effect
- 42:57Multiple Users Using One Skill
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