To get the most out of this book

In this book, we'll walk through scenarios on how to set up a Slack workplace, build a Slack bot, and integrate your favorite tools. You'll learn how Slack can create a more collaborative, efficient, and coordinated work environment from anywhere. You'll then progress to more advanced features, including creating a Slack bot to assist with the completion of tasks such as automatic message responses or accessing personal reminders and tasks.

Slack users can enter a workspace with very little or extremely detailed knowledge of the app, bot creation, or code. This book will focus on specific tools meant to guide you through a general understanding that could then be expanded upon later. The following features and requirements will 100% be utilized throughout the book.

Setup features will be explained in detail in Chapter 2, Setting Up Your Slack Workplace. Additional tools can be utilized depending on the user and their unique workspace.

If you are using the digital version of this book, we advise you to type the code yourself or access the code via the GitHub repository (link available in the next section). Doing so will help you avoid any potential errors related to the copying and pasting of code.

By the end of this book, you will be able to set up a Slack account, know how to share files and communicate with your team, be able to build bots, and be knowledgeable about the platform and how it can help you progress in your industry.