Getting Started with Azure Bot Framework — Build Your First Bot in C#

By Nikhil | Azure Developer | Bot Framework Enthusiast Introduction So I was working on a project where I had to build a chatbot that could talk to users, understand what they are asking, and reply back intelligently. That is when I got introduced to Azure Bot Framework and Azure Bot Service . Honestly, when I first started, I was confused — is Bot Framework and Bot Service the same thing? What is a Dialog? Why is there something called a Turn? It took me some time to connect all the dots. In this blog I will try to explain everything from scratch — the way I wish someone had explained it to me when I started. I will keep it simple and practical so even if you are completely new to this, you can follow along. Let's get started! What is a Bot Anyway? Before we jump into Azure stuff, let me explain what a bot actually is in simple terms. A bot is just an application that can have a conversation with a user . Instead of a user clicking buttons and filling forms, they just type (or speak)