Company
Date Published
Author
Andrew Milner
Word count
3847
Language
English
Hacker News points
None

Summary

The text discusses building a dial-in podcast service using Twilio Programmable Voice, TwiML Bins, and Functions. It explains how to set up a free Twilio account, obtain a phone number, upload an audio recording to Twilio's Assets, and create a simple script in TwiML Bin format or a more complex function in JavaScript. The author provides examples of both options and offers guidance on configuring the phone number to execute the script or function when a call comes in. The article concludes by suggesting potential enhancements to the service, such as adding additional cases, general information, or voicemail functionality.