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General Category => Alexa Software Development & Technical Discussion => Topic started by: mrvoice on June 23, 2016, 05:00:15 pm

Title: [DEVELOPER POLL] What language are you using to build your Alexa Skills?
Post by: mrvoice on June 23, 2016, 05:00:15 pm
Hey everyone, just running a fun poll to see what languages are most popular in the Alexa community for developing Alexa skills.

Cheers!
-Mr. Voice
Title: Re: [DEVELOPER POLL] What language are you using to build your Alexa Skills?
Post by: DParker on June 23, 2016, 05:38:20 pm
Given that Lambda functions for Alexa Skills can be written in Java, Node.js, or Python wouldn't it make sense to add the latter two as individual options as well?
Title: Re: [DEVELOPER POLL] What language are you using to build your Alexa Skills?
Post by: mrvoice on June 23, 2016, 06:43:53 pm
Quote from: DParker on June 23, 2016, 05:38:20 pm
Given that Lambda functions for Alexa Skills can be written in Java, Node.js, or Python wouldn't it make sense to add the latter two as individual options as well?

DParker, thanks, updated. Outside of lambda we can also host custom webservices that respond to Alexa-type events as well (via any language/env), but wanted to capture the top languages to get a broader vote from folks. Figured most are hosting on lambda as well..

Thanks!
Title: Re: [DEVELOPER POLL] What language are you using to build your Alexa Skills?
Post by: jwlv on June 24, 2016, 06:57:56 am
I use PHP on an external web server for my Alexa skills. I have a few skills in the works as well as some that are just for my own personal use. Nothing's published through Amazon yet. Honestly, it's not a priority to get any skills published.
Title: Re: [DEVELOPER POLL] What language are you using to build your Alexa Skills?
Post by: mrvoice on June 24, 2016, 06:06:24 pm
Quote from: jwlv on June 24, 2016, 06:57:56 am
I use PHP on an external web server for my Alexa skills. I have a few skills in the works as well as some that are just for my own personal use. Nothing's published through Amazon yet. Honestly, it's not a priority to get any skills published.

Thanks for the input jwlv, very helpful & good to know.