Alexa Skills Kit (ASK)

The Alexa Skills Kit (ASK) is a collection of tools and resources that allows developers to create voice applications, called "skills," for Amazon's Alexa-enabled devices. These skills enable Alexa to perform specific tasks, answer questions, or control smart devices. Essentially, ASK provides the programming framework, APIs, and development environment needed for developers to design, build, and publish custom voice experiences that expand Alexa’s capabilities beyond its built-in functions. It’s like creating specialized "apps" that users can access through voice commands on Alexa devices.