How would you create custom intents and slots in an Amazon Lex bot and what are the best practices for defining them?
To create custom intents and slots in an Amazon Lex bot, follow these steps :
1. Access the Amazon Lex console and select your bot.
2. Click “Create Intent” to define a new intent or edit an existing one.
3. Provide a unique name for the intent and add sample utterances that represent user inputs.
4. Create custom slots by clicking “+ Add slot.” Assign a slot type, name, and prompt.
5. Configure confirmation prompts and fulfillment settings as needed.
Best practices for defining intents and slots include :
* Use meaningful names reflecting their purpose.
* Keep utterances diverse and representative of user inputs.
* Utilize built-in slot types when possible; create custom ones if necessary.
* Make slots optional or required based on context.
* Employ versioning and aliases for managing updates.
