Enough snow already. From The North, from the West, from the East, TO the East. And today...... the South. Enough. So what can we do you ask? Well, truth be told,nothing really, except… Read More
Celeb Get That: Christina Milian in Gemy Maalouf
You asked for it – we found it! Christina Milian and her stunning, floral summer frock…
Christina Milian showed that s… Read More
Summer is the perfect season for spending warm evenings outside, hosting get-togethers with friends, and enjoying the longer days. What better way to take advantage of the long day… Read More
“We’re all going on a summer holiday,” Cliff Richard crooned back in the day. But are we really? Austerity economics take no prisoners, and it may well be that your annual… Read More
I miss Asia terribly! I used to visit 6-8 times per year in my previous job and now I don’t go so often. Luckily I had several meetings in HK after a few days in China and of course im… Read More
I miss Asia terribly! I used to visit 6-8 times per year in my previous job and now I don’t go so often. Luckily I had several meetings in HK after a few days in China and of course im… Read More
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As I Descended by Robin Talley (Review Copy) - Maria Lyon and Lily Boiten are their school’s ultimate power couple—even if no one knows it but them.Only one thing stands between… Read More
I have gone on a rampage about my trip overseas and also bombarded you all with tons of blog posts, instagram updates and a you tube video dedicated to this trip but I promise this will be t… Read More
In this series, I will develop a chat bot by using Microsoft Bot Framework and Graph API with VSTS to enable DevOps.
Unit Tests for Bot Framework
Testing is one of the key concept to make De… Read More
As we already setup VSTS and unit testing framework, let’s implement actual bot which can get my Outlook appointment. We can use OAuth 2.0 for Microsoft Graph, and AuthBot is the best… Read More
In this article, I create an unit test for the feature I implemented in the last article.
Mocking the service
To do unit testing, you need to mock all dependencies. In this case, Graph Servi… Read More
As I have basic application, it’s time to setup CI (Continuous Integration).
Create Build Definition
1. Go to Visual Studio Team Services and go to Build & Release | Build. Click [… Read More
I already added unit testing, but to complete entire test, I need function test.
Function Test for Bot Framework
There are several ways to achieve this, but I see many people utilizes Direct… Read More
This time, I create a Release Definition to complete the CI/CD pipeline. While build definition defines how to build the source, release definition defines how to release the compiled bits… Read More
In this article, I use DialogPrompt and add create events feature to O365Bot
DialogPrompt
As a developer, you need to consider the following things.
Reply content: Just text string or rich c… Read More
DialogPrompt is great, but if you want to simply create a form, then FormFlow is the one you want to use.
Create a form by using FormFlow
FormFlow uses model to create a form.
Add model
1. O… Read More
In this article, I explain about FormBuilder, which builds a form from model, and it gives you flexible options to customize the form.
FormBuilder
In previous article, I used following code… Read More
Users may want to say “help” in middle of a dialog. As a developer, you can implement global message handler to handle these “keywords”. Read the article here for mor… Read More
In this article, I implement proactive messaging feature to O365Bot. You can see the detail about proactive messaging here. There are several useful scenario for O365 notification. In this a… Read More
In the previous article, I implemented proactive messaging when any Outlook event has been updated. In this article, I will explain how to debug and testing.
Remote Debug
As Microsoft Graph… Read More
Intercepting conversation between users and bot gives you opportunities to extend the bot without affecting current code. For example:
Log all conversations between users and the bot for ana… Read More
In this article, I use LUIS to process natural language, and LuisDialog to integrate LUIS into BotBuilder.
Create LUIS application
1. Go to https://luis.ai and create an account or signin if… Read More
In this article, I will utilize Entity from LUIS and use the result to FormFlow.
Use LUIS Entities
1. Change the code in CreateEventDialog.cs to use Entities from LuisResult. I just parsed s… Read More
In this article, I explain DirectLine which you can hook your service to bot via REST endpoint.
DirectLine
As you know already, bot connector supports multiple channels such as Skype, Facebo… Read More
In this article, I explain state service.
State Service
Remembering what user said, or even understanding the current context is the important part of intelligent bot. Bot Framework offer a… Read More
There are tons of blog articles regarding to Git or Git support for Visual Studio 2017, then why I need to write another one? The reason comes from my own experience. I didn’t understa… Read More
In this article, let’s see how Visual Studio add and commit your solution.
Adding items
What will happen when we add items such as class file into the project? Let’s try.
1. Righ… Read More
In this article, I explain how reset works both Git and Visual Studio.
Reset in Git
Reset is useful when you cancel commit(s). But how it really works?
1. Currently there are multiple… Read More
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Honey Vinaigrette Salad Dressing. An easy formula for this salad dressing that you can customize to your taste buds. Tangy, sweet, and delicious!
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Four Weeks, Five People by Jennifer Yu (Bought) - They're more than their problemsObsessive-compulsive teen Clarissa wants to get better, if only so her mother will stop asking her if she's… Read More
How To Clear Your Debt On your MTN line Latest Method
How To Clear Your Debt On your MTN line Latest Method
Yes I called these latest method because we’ve deal with some… Read More
Sheet pan dinners make super easy and convenient dinners. This sheet pan roasted chicken with summer veggies makes a delicious and quick summer dinner.
Aren't sheet pan dinners the best?
T… Read More
A fabulous new hoppy concoction dreamed up by Goose Island Beer Company and Chicago drag queen and musician Shea Couleé is due for release in early June.
Shea Couleé is widely… Read More
Many of us enjoy the warm, summery sport of playing volleyball in the sand. Some people prefer to play within the structure of a social sports league, while others feel comfortable in a more… Read More
Some people are strict pie-lovers, while others will dabble in a cake here and there; some love a crunchy cookie, while their friends might prefer the soft, gooey middle of a brownie. When i… Read More
A Red, White, and Blue Trifle is the perfect patriotic or summer dessert! Layers of pound cake, fresh berries, and fresh whipped cream come together to create the ultimate satisfying dessert… Read More
No matter where you are on Earth, it's been a long, bizarre couple of years. With things slowly getting back to ‘normal’, many of us will be scheduling long-awaited catch-ups wit… Read More
Each year there is are new trends that you really need to try out. One of such 2022 fashion trends that you need to try out is y2k fashion trends. I really love these trendy yet retro vibes… Read More
The 8 Best Dinnerware Sets for 2022
There is much more to dinnerware sets than just holding and serving food. Yes, they should serve a purpose, but that function depends on the occ… Read More
This Strawberry Crumble Dessert is loaded with sweet, succulent strawberries and topped with an ooey-gooey streusel crumble topping. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, whipped… Read More
Remember the famous 2004 movie Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights? If you answered yes to this question, we’re pretty sure you fell in love with the captivating atmosphere of the Cuban cultu… Read More
Everyone loves a day at the beach, but if you can’t make it to the beach, why not bring the beach to you with this adorable and delicious Beach Pull-Apart Cupcake Cake recipe?
G… Read More
Yes, yes. We know you’ve been waiting. No more words needed: here’s this year’s Urban Matter pick of the best places to for a tasty Labor Day weekend in Chicago! Even if yo… Read More