ask-sdk-runtime 1.8.0

The ASK SDK Runtime package provides runtime componentsthat act as fundamental implementation layer for ASK SDKpackages

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ASK SDK Runtime - Runtime layer components for Python ASK SDK
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ask-sdk-runtime is the Runtime layer package for Alexa Skills Kit (ASK) SDK by
the Software Development Kit (SDK) team for Python. It provides the
base abstraction components and generic implementations for ASK SDKs.


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CHANGELOG
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1.0.0
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* Initial release of Alexa Skills Kit SDK Runtime.

1.1.0
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This release contains the following changes:

- Introducing runtime layer (`#41 <https://github.com/alexa/alexa-skills-kit-sdk-for-python/pull/41>`__)
- Send data to service clients only if present (`#39 <https://github.com/alexa/alexa-skills-kit-sdk-for-python/pull/39>`__)





1.2.0
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This release contains the following changes :

- Add support for Alexa Presentation Language (Public Beta). The Alexa Presentation Language (APL) enables you to build interactive voice experiences that include graphics, images, slideshows, and to customize them for different device types.


1.3.0
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This release contains the following features :

- Support for [Name-free Interactions, using CanFulfill Intent in responses](https://developer.amazon.com/docs/custom-skills/implement-canfulfillintentrequest-for-name-free-interaction.html).


1.4.0
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This release contains the following changes :

- Add helper function for matching CanFulfill Intent name `#46 <https://github.com/alexa/alexa-skills-kit-sdk-for-python/pull/46>`
- Deserialize only if payload is not None `48 <https://github.com/alexa/alexa-skills-kit-sdk-for-python/pull/48>`



1.5.0
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This release contains the following changes :

- Refactor Python version dependencies for Python 3.7 support `50 <https://github.com/alexa/alexa-skills-kit-sdk-for-python/pull/50>`__


1.6.0
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This release contains the following changes :

- Update DefaultSerializer to let generic classes to be added as session attributes `60 <https://github.com/alexa/alexa-skills-kit-sdk-for-python/pull/60>`__.


1.7.0
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This release contains the following changes :

- Add optional `play_behavior` attribute to `speak` and `ask` methods in response builder `61 <https://github.com/alexa/alexa-skills-kit-sdk-for-python/pull/61>`__.


1.8.0
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This release contains the following changes :

- Allow Default API Client to invoke Alexa APIs that require other than 'application/json' body type.