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RailsConf 2017: Inventing Friends: ActionCable + AVS = 3 by Jonan Scheffler & Julian Cheal Chatbots, ActionCable, A.I. and you. And many more buzzwords will enthral you in this talk. We'll learn how to create a simple chatroom in Rails using ActionCable, then how to talk to your colleagues in the office or remote locations using text to speech and Amazon Voice Service. Using the power of ActionCable we will explore how its possible to create an MMMOC: massively multiplayer online chatroom, that you can use TODAY to see your; Travis Build status, or deploy code to your favourite PAAS, let you know when the latest release of Rails is out. Using nothing but your voice and ActionCable.
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In the RailsConf 2017 presentation titled "Inventing Friends: ActionCable + AVS = 3," speakers Jonan Scheffler and Julian Cheal explore the integration of web technologies to create innovative interactions through chat applications utilizing ActionCable and the Amazon Voice Service (AVS). This talk is designed to intrigue developers with a blend of humor, technical insights, and practical demonstrations on building a simple chatroom in Ruby on Rails. Key points covered in the presentation include: - **Introduction of Speakers**: Jonan and Julian introduce themselves and provide humorous anecdotes about their backgrounds and experiences in programming and technology. - **The Concept of ActionCable**: The speakers delve into ActionCable, a Rails framework for real-time features via websockets. They showcase how it enables the creation of a massively multiplayer online chatroom (MMMOC) that works across various environments. - **Integration with Amazon Voice Services**: The talk discusses how to use AVS to interact with colleagues remotely through voice commands, showcasing how Alexa can read commands and execute actions in the chatroom context. - **Demo of Building Alexa Skills**: Julian demonstrates creating a simple Alexa skill using the Alexa Skills Kit to make requests and receive responses. This provides insight into how developers can leverage AWS for interactive applications. - **Real-time communication**: The speakers illustrate real-time communication where voice commands trigger actions and send messages to a chatroom, emphasizing the use of ActionCable to facilitate instant feedback and interactions. - **Practical Applications**: They present practical examples such as querying a database for conference schedules and obtaining build status of applications to demonstrate the usefulness of their integrations. - **Challenges and Solutions**: Throughout the talk, the presenters discuss challenges faced with setting up their examples and the importance of error handling and user experience in voice applications. - **Future Perspectives**: Finally, they express excitement about the potential of their work, encouraging audience engagement and participation in their innovative project called "Friendster Book Space". The presentation effectively combines humor and technical depth, providing both entertaining and informative insights into modern web development practices. The concluding takeaway emphasizes the ease and effectiveness of integrating chat functionalities with voice services, showcasing that voice technology can significantly enhance interactive applications.
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