Smarter Chatbots with Node-RED and Watson AI from edX

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Learning objectives

Create a node-red application
Consume web services from node-red
Integrate watson assistant with other watson services

Connect your node-red applications to external services like twitter
Deploy your chatbots to facebook messenger

Create a node-red application
Consume web services from node-red
Integrate watson assistant with other watson services
Connect your node-red applications to external services like twitter
Deploy your chatbots to facebook messenger

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Learning objectives

Prerequisites

Grading scheme

Make money with chatbots

Lab 1 overview

1. Create a Node-RED instance

2. Connect Watson services

3. Create your first flows

Lab 1 solution

Review questions

Lab 2 introduction

1. Create a simple web page

2. Add JavaScript to your web application

3. Create a REST API

4. Consume the Watson Translator service

Lab 2 solution

Lab 3 introduction

1. Find community nodes

2. Add the community nodes to the Node-RED palette

3. Add the Speech to Text, Tone Analyzer, and Text to Speech services

4. Re-create the Interpreter application

5. Prepare for the OK Watson application

6. Add link nodes to more easily view the logic of the application flow

7. Import the OK Watson flow

8. Connect to your Twitter account

9. Add the community nodes to the package.json file (alternative method)

Lab 3 summary

Lab 3 solution

Review question

Lab 4 overview

1. Obtain Facebook Messenger credentials

2. Create Node-RED webhooks

3. Create the Node-RED Messenger listener

4. Create a Node-RED Messenger writer

5. Build a video captioning application

Lab 4 solution

Lab 5 introduction

1. Connect the Watson Conversation service to the Messenger bot

2. Build a Node-RED application that can reuse CSS and browser-side JavaScript

Lab 5 Solution

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Introduces skills that are highly relevant in software development

Teaches learners how to develop Node-RED applications

Taught by Soheel Chughtai and Emma Dawson, who have notable experience and recognition designing and developing conversational AI solutions

Involves hands-on practice with Node-RED and Watson Assistant, allowing for practical experience in chatbot development

Requires no prior programming experience, making it a beginner-friendly course

Focuses on integrating Node-RED with Watson services, providing a specialized skillset for working with Watson technologies

Career center

Learners who complete Smarter Chatbots with Node-RED and Watson AI will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Natural Language Processing Specialist

As a Natural Language Processing Specialist, you will use techniques from computer science, linguistics, and artificial intelligence to process and analyze natural language data. This course can provide you with valuable experience in using Node-RED to integrate Watson Assistant with other Watson services, such as Watson Translate and Text to Speech. This can be helpful for building applications that can process and understand natural language.

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Full-Stack Developer

As a Full Stack Developer, you will be responsible for both the front-end (user-facing) and back-end (server-side) of web applications. This course can provide you with valuable experience in using Node-RED to build the back-end of web applications. You will also learn how to integrate Watson Assistant with other Watson services, which can be helpful for adding chatbot functionality to web applications.

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Chatbot Engineer

As a Chatbot Engineer, you will design and build chatbots (computer programs that simulate human conversation) that automate customer service, provide information, or entertain users. This course can help you build the skills you need to be successful in this role by providing you with hands-on experience in using Node-RED to augment the capabilities of Watson Assistant chatbots. You will learn how to integrate chatbots with services such as Watson Translate and Text to Speech, and you will also practice deployment of chatbots to Facebook Messenger.

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Speech Recognition Engineer

As a Speech Recognition Engineer, you will design and build systems that can recognize and understand spoken words. This course can provide you with valuable experience in using Node-RED to integrate Watson Assistant with Watson Speech to Text. This can be helpful for building applications that can transcribe speech to text.

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Software Developer

As a Software Developer, you will design, develop, and maintain software applications. This course can provide you with valuable experience in using Node-RED to build web applications. You will also learn how to integrate Watson Assistant with other Watson services, which can be helpful for adding chatbot functionality to web applications.

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Product Manager

As a Product Manager, you will be responsible for the development and launch of new products. This course may be useful for you as it can teach you how to use Node-RED to build prototypes of new products. You will also learn how to integrate Watson Assistant with other Watson services, which can be helpful for adding chatbot functionality to products.

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Data Analyst

As a Data Analyst, you will collect, clean, and analyze data to uncover insights and trends. This course can be a valuable addition to your skill set, as it will teach you how to use Node-RED to consume web services, which is a common task for data analysts. You will also learn how to integrate Watson Assistant with other Watson services, which can be helpful for automating data analysis tasks.

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User Experience Designer

As a User Experience Designer, you will design and evaluate the user experience of products and services. This course may be useful for you as it can teach you how to use Node-RED to build prototypes of new产品. You will also learn how to integrate Watson Assistant with other Watson services, which can be helpful for adding chatbot functionality to products.

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Software Engineer

As a Software Engineer, you will apply engineering principles to the design, development, and maintenance of software systems. This course can help you build a foundation in the use of Node-RED, which is a popular tool for software engineers. You will also learn how to integrate Watson Assistant with other Watson services, which can be helpful for automating software engineering tasks.

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Quality Assurance Analyst

As a Quality Assurance Analyst, you will be responsible for testing and evaluating software to ensure that it meets quality standards. This course may be useful for you as it can teach you how to use Node-RED to automate testing tasks. You will also learn how to integrate Watson Assistant with other Watson services, which can be helpful for providing chatbot support to users.

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Front-End Developer

As a Front End Developer, you will be responsible for the design and development of the user-facing side of web applications. This course may be useful for you as it can teach you how to use Node-RED to consume web services, which is a common task for front-end developers. You will also learn how to integrate Watson Assistant with other Watson services, which can be helpful for adding chatbot functionality to web applications.

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Information Technology Specialist

As an Information Technology Specialist, you will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of computer systems and networks. This course may be useful for you as it can teach you how to use Node-RED to automate IT tasks, such as deploying software updates or monitoring network traffic. You will also learn how to integrate Watson Assistant with other Watson services, which can be helpful for providing chatbot support to users.

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Robotics Engineer

As a Robotics Engineer, you will design, build, and test robots. This course may be useful for you as it can teach you how to use Node-RED to control robots. You will also learn how to integrate Watson Assistant with other Watson services, which can be helpful for adding chatbot functionality to robots.

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Machine Learning Engineer

As a Machine Learning Engineer, you will design and build machine learning models to solve real-world problems. This course can help you build a foundation in the use of Node-RED, which is a popular tool for machine learning engineers. You will also learn how to integrate Watson Assistant with other Watson services, which can be helpful for automating machine learning tasks.

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Data Scientist

As a Data Scientist, you will use scientific methods, processes, algorithms, and systems to extract knowledge and insights from data. This course can help you build a foundation in the use of Node-RED, which is a popular tool for data scientists. You will also learn how to integrate Watson Assistant with other Watson services, which can be helpful for automating data science tasks.

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