Alexa Couldn't Answer My Question... Writing Code To Fix It!

In this video I share my experience writing an Amazon Alexa skill with custom code and how I used this to have my Alexa speaker tell me the surf forecast in my area. I share my process thinking through this problem, how an amazon Alexa skill works and what it looks like to make a custom amazon Alexa skill. Hope you enjoy the video!
⏰ Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction
00:49 - How an Alexa Skill Works
02:28 - Deciding on a Data Source
03:17 - Web Scraping Explanation
04:30 - Using a Serverless Function
05:13 -Building the Skill
06:18 - Final Result
06:53 - Conclusion

[@AustinDrabik]

Ahhh, I love the real-world use case of this!! It makes any information you're regularly interested in so easily accessible.

[@joseanmartinez]

Yes! So true Austin! Thanks for the positive feedback! This one was a challenge to make, really appreciate it🙏🏽

[@willernst]

Great production! Glad I watched it with headphones, though... :D

[@pranavreddymitta2046]

Could you please make a video on server less functions, good job w these videos

[@r7riyadh]

Great video again . good job brother . one day you be a successful KZbinR

[@joseanmartinez]

Thank you so much man! I'm really glad you're enjoying the videos and find them interesting. Really appreciate it!

[@relaxingbuddy4363]

Splendid! Your channel gives me inspiration to just go out there, find any interesting project, then apply what I have learned so far and also learn more along the way. I'm getting more excited to start my passion project 😁 Just need to sort out some adulting stuffs.

[@joseanmartinez]

Thanks! Really appreciate it.

[@jakubmika6433]

Great video! Btw, how much would you charge for that specific alexa skill?

[@joseanmartinez]

Happy to hear you enjoyed it! I haven’t published the skill and don’t think I will for now, I’m using it for personal use on my speaker for now and if I ever end up adding more features and regions, maybe I’ll consider getting it approved and publishing it! Even if I do, I probably won’t charge for it