Use node.js to make a Chatbot

Download Node.js

We will be using JavaScript and Node.js for this tutorial.

You do not need to know node.js or be a coder. Sample code is provided.

>> Download Node.js: https://nodejs.org <<

Visual Studios for Chatbots

Visual Studio IDE

Visual Studios is a very simple and fun IDE created by Microsoft that supports javascript and node.js. Best of all it free.

>> Download: https://code.visualstudio.com/Download <<

Work on Chatbots with other coders in GitHub

GitHub Repository

Github is a Great repository for your code. You can also collaborate with developers and get sample code.

You can download project sample code here:

>> Sign up at: https://github.com/ <<

Use Heroku to host Chatbot in the Cloud

Hosting for Apps

Heroku offers free accounts and is a great place to host your chat bot.

>> Sign up at: https://www.heroku.com <<

Get the Heroku Toolbelt

Download Heroku toolbelt to be able to launch, stop and monitor instances.

>> Download: https://toolbelt.heroku.com <<