Bot Framework v4 using cards bot sample.
This bot has been created using Bot Framework, it shows how to create a bot that uses rich cards to enhance your bot design.
This sample is a Spring Boot app and uses the Azure CLI and azure-webapp Maven plugin to deploy to Azure.
- From the root of this project folder:
- Build the sample using
mvn package - Run it by using
java -jar .\target\bot-usingcards-sample.jar
- Build the sample using
Bot Framework Emulator is a desktop application that allows bot developers to test and debug their bots on localhost or running remotely through a tunnel.
- Install the latest Bot Framework Emulator from here
- Launch Bot Framework Emulator
- File -> Open Bot
- Enter a Bot URL of
http://localhost:3978/api/messages
Most channels support rich content. In this sample we explore the different types of rich cards your bot may use. A key to good bot design is to send interactive media, such as Rich Cards. There are several different types of Rich Cards, which are as follows:
- Animation Card
- Audio Card
- Hero Card
- Receipt Card
- Sign In Card
- Thumbnail Card
- Video Card
When designing the user experience developers should consider adding visual elements such as Rich Cards.
To learn more about deploying a bot to Azure, see Deploy your bot to Azure for a complete list of deployment instructions.