Workshop Prerequisites: Building Intelligent Voice AI Agents

Workshop Date: August 9, 2024 at 11:30 AM

Venue: Ziyookline, Yunusabad, Mirzo Ulugbek 32

Instructors: Shakhzod Khodjaev & Taras Tereschenko (EPAM Software Engineers)

🎯 What You'll Need

Hardware Requirements

• Laptop (Windows, macOS, or Linux)
• Earphones or headphones (essential for testing voice agents)

Software Prerequisites

1. Python 3.12 Installation

For All Operating Systems:

• Go to the official Python website: python.org/downloads
• Download Python 3.12 for your operating system
• Run the installer:
• Windows: Check "Add Python to PATH" during installation
• macOS: Follow the installer prompts
• Linux: Use the downloaded package or your distribution's package manager

Verify installation by opening terminal/command prompt and typing:

python --version

or

python3 --version

Note: Always download from the official Python website to ensure you get the authentic, secure version.

2. AWS CLI Configuration

Installation:

For All Operating Systems:

• Visit the official AWS CLI page: aws.amazon.com/cli
• Click "Install the AWS CLI" and select your operating system
• Download and run the appropriate installer:
• Windows: Download and run the MSI installer
• macOS: Download the PKG installer
• Linux: Follow the official installation instructions for your distribution

Important: Only download AWS CLI from the official AWS website to ensure security and authenticity.

Verify Installation: After installation, open terminal/command prompt and type:

aws --version

Note: We will configure AWS CLI together during the workshop using environment files. No need to run aws configure beforehand.

🎧 Audio Setup Verification

Before the workshop, test your audio setup:

1. Microphone Test: Record a voice memo and play it back
2. Headphone Test: Ensure you can hear audio clearly
3. System Permissions: Make sure your browser can access your microphone

📋 Pre-Workshop Checklist

• Python 3.12 installed and verified
• AWS CLI installed (configuration will be done during workshop)
• Laptop fully charged (bring charger)
• Earphones/headphones tested
• Workshop registration form completed

🆘 Troubleshooting

Python Issues:

• If python command doesn't work, try python3
• On Windows, you might need to use py instead of python

AWS CLI Issues:

• Ensure your PATH includes AWS CLI location
• Restart terminal after installation
• Don't worry about configuration - we'll handle that together during the workshop

Audio Issues:

• Test microphone permissions in your OS settings
• Use wired headphones for best latency

📞 Need Help?

If you encounter any setup issues before the workshop:

• Contact us via @AWSUserGroupTashkent
• Come 15 minutes early on workshop day for setup assistance

See you at the workshop! 🚀

Building the future of voice AI, one agent at a time.