title: How to get started with Microsoft Bot Framework?
body: <p>I got introduced to <a href="https://github.com/Microsoft/BotBuilder" rel="noreferrer">BOTBUILDER</a> from one of the links shared in <a href="https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=11391137" rel="noreferrer">hacker-news</a>.</p>
  
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  <li>What are the developer resources to get started with Bot Framework?</li>
  <li>Do I need to be aware of C#?</li>
  <li>Do I need to have azure account in-order to use them?</li>
  <li>What are the current integrations available with Bot Framework like: Slack, Skype etc? Is it possible to integrate with WhatsApp?</li>
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