Episode 189 - Farewell, ADR: The Impact on Alexa Developers

Two Voice Devs

Apr 05, 2024•26 min•Season 1Ep. 189

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Episode description

The Alexa Developer Rewards Program (ADR) is shutting down, leaving many developers wondering about the future of Alexa skills. Mark and Allen discuss the implications of this change, explore alternative monetization options, and share their thoughts on the future of skill development.

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro and announcement of the ADR program ending

1:45 - History of the ADR program and its impact on skill development

7:13 - Discussion of the Skill Developer Accelerator Program (SDAP) and Skill Coach

14:04 - Status of AWS credits for skill developers

15:10 - Incentives for building skills in the absence of the ADR program

21:30 - Cost-benefit analysis and the future of skill development

25:48 - Call to action: Share your thoughts on the ADR program ending and the future of skills

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