Chatbot creation

Need to have a conversational chatbot (or ShopBot) created on the Microsoft Bot Framework which will compare the pricing information between 5 different online stores (NEX, MCX, AAFES, CGX, and Amazon) and present the pricing information to the user. The bot should also be able to collect information on users of the bot and remember them and their previous requests. Furthermore, the bot should be available via SMS, Skype, Microsoft Teams and through a website dialog. It is envisioned that the user will chat with the bot, during their initial use of the bot their name and email address will be gathered. The bot will use their first name during any further sessions. The user will be able to enter the item they are interested in. The bot will return the pricing information from each of the 5 stores (sorted by lowest cost item first). The information should be presented as Cards (each store will have a card showing the Store Name and cost of the item) which the user can select and be taken to the item in the store. This is only a first release of the bot. Depending on the progress of this project it is envisioned that the bot's capabilities will be expanded upon.