Amazon Alexa
Amazon Alexa is a cloud-based voice service and virtual assistant developed by Amazon, primarily used in smart speakers, displays, and other IoT devices. It enables users to interact with technology through natural language voice commands for tasks like playing music, controlling smart home devices, setting reminders, and accessing information. The platform includes developer tools like the Alexa Skills Kit (ASK) for building custom voice applications called 'skills'.
Developers should learn Amazon Alexa to build voice-enabled applications for the growing smart home and IoT market, especially for creating custom skills that integrate with Amazon Echo devices and other Alexa-enabled products. It's particularly useful for projects involving hands-free interaction, accessibility features, or smart home automation, as it provides APIs for natural language processing and device control.