In this article, you will learn how to start working with Microsoft Bot Framework using Visual Studio 2015.
Bot Framework Overview
Microsoft Bot Framework is a set of tools, services, products, and APIs to build and deploy software bots. A bot is a software that interacts with human to provide human functions such as chat, recommendations, travel booking and so on.
Microsoft Bot Framework consists of a number of components including the Bot Builder SDK, Developer Portal and the Bot Directory.
The Bot Builder SDK is an open source SDK that provides tools and services required to build bots. The bots can be build using .NET, Node.js, or REST API.
The Bot Framework Developer Portal lets you connect your bot(s) seamlessly text/sms to Skype, Slack, Facebook Messenger, Kik, Office 365 mail and other popular services.
The Bot Directory is a public directory of all reviewed bots registered through the Microsoft Developer Portal. Users will be able to discover, try, and add bots to their favorite conversation experiences from the Bot Directory.
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