Microsoft Bot Framework

Microsoft Bot Framework helps developers create bots and deploy them on different platforms like Facebook and Teams.

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What is Microsoft Bot Framework?

It's for building smart bots! You can make chatbots that understand what people say using language tech. It works with other Microsoft tools. It supports many coding languages and has tools for testing and tuning your bot. It needs coding know-how, and special parts cost extra.

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Key Features

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    Multi-Channel Support
    Deploy your bots to many platforms. Use them on the web, mobile apps, and messaging apps like Skype and Facebook Messenger.

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    Code-Centric Development
    This framework is for developers. It has many APIs and SDKs to help you build bots. Works with C#, JavaScript, Python, and Node.js.

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    Integration with LUIS
    It uses Microsoft's LUIS for understanding language. LUIS helps the bot understand what people say. Remember that LUIS needs its own license to work and is not open-source.

     

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    Botkit Integration
    Botkit is part of the framework, and is visual. This tool lets people visually build conversation flows using a visual UI.

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    Advanced Analytics and Testing Tools
    The framework has debugging and monitoring tools. These tools help you to see how well your bot is working and optimize your bots interactions.

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    . Extensive Community Support
    You can find help from other developers. The community creates plugins, extensions, and guides. Take advantage of the wide expert community.

Frequent questions for Microsoft Bot Framework

  • What programming languages does Microsoft Bot Framework support?

    Microsoft Bot Framework supports C#, Java, JavaScript, Node.js, and Python.

  • Is Microsoft Bot Framework open-source?

    Part of Microsoft Bot Framework is open-source, but it needs LUIS and other services to work fully.

  • Can I use Microsoft Bot Framework without coding experience?

    Some coding is good to have, but Microsoft Bot Framework has tools like Botkit that give you visual ways to build things.

  • How expensive can Microsoft Bot Framework be?

    Most costs come from things like using LUIS and Azure when you set everything up and run it.

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