Send and Receive RCS Suggested Replies with ASP.NET Core and Vonage
Blog post from Vonage
The tutorial provides a comprehensive guide on using Vonage's Messages API to implement Rich Communication Services (RCS) with Suggested Replies in an ASP.NET Core Web API. It walks through setting up the development environment, including necessary tools like .NET 9.0 SDK, Visual Studio, and ngrok, and details the creation of a web API that can send and receive RCS messages using Vonage's .NET SDK. The tutorial covers configuring application settings, setting up secure webhooks, and testing the application using an RCS-enabled device. The guide further explains creating endpoints for sending RCS messages with suggested replies, handling inbound messages with webhook verification, and sending confirmation messages. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of authentication and security, such as JWT validation, to ensure messages' authenticity. The tutorial concludes by suggesting further enhancements and engaging with the Vonage community for support and inspiration.