Parable Finder

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Inspiration

Sometimes I want to read a particular parable, but I can't remember where the story is in the Bible. This skill is designed to simplify the search for parables.

What it does

This skill lets the user find the verse references for one of Jesus's parables that are in the Bible. It can also provide a random parable upon request.

How I built it

I used what I've learned from developing other skills for Alexa. I also looked at some templates skills that the Alexa team has make available. I wrote the code in Javascript and used the Alexa Skills Kit SDK for Node.js. I used Alexa Presentation Language (APL) to make the skill multi-modal by displaying content on Alexa-enabled devices with screen.

Challenges I ran into

I had some challenges figuring out how to use version 2 of the Alexa Skills SDK for Node.js, but I was able to work through them.

Accomplishments that I'm proud of

I learned how to expand a simple "fact" skill to create a skill that allows looking-up content rather than just providing a random fact.

What I learned

I learned about using APL to display content on a screen.

What's next for Parable Finder

I'll keep an eye out for how I can improve how "Parable Finder" works.

Built With

• alexa-presentation-language
• alexa-skills-kit-sdk-for-node.js
• javascript