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Supercharge your Slack Productivity

By : Moshe Markovich
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Supercharge your Slack Productivity

By: Moshe Markovich

Overview of this book

Slack is an online communication tool that allows workplace teams to collaborate efficiently, effectively, and securely. It’s the leading channel-based messaging platform used by millions to align their teams, unify their systems, and drive their businesses forward. As a developer, you can use Slack to create tools such as bots that handle and maintain routine and time-consuming tasks. If you’re looking to set up a Slack workplace or build a Slack bot or app, this is the book for you. In this book, you’ll explore scenarios that show you how to set up a Slack workplace, build a Slack bot, or integrate your favorite tools. You’ll also learn how Slack can help you create a more collaborative, efficient, and coordinated work environment from any location. As you advance through the chapters, you'll find out how to manage your tasks and boost your business productivity by automating the trivial tasks. You'll also cover more advanced features such as using a Slack bot to complete tasks, including automating message responses and accessing personal reminders. By the end of this Slack book, you'll have learned how to use Slack effectively to communicate with your team and build bots and have gained a solid understanding of how the platform can help you to progress in your industry.
Table of Contents (17 chapters)
1
Section 1: Slack Overview
7
Section 2: How to Use Third-Party Applications and Bots
12
Section 3: How to Build Your Own Bots

Chapter 1: Getting Started with Slack

Does a coordinated team, moving in unison, sound like something you need? In order to build this type of team structure, you need a supportive communication and collaboration tool where your team can streamline conversations and push development forward. Slack is the platform that allows for that type of top-notch conversation, and this book will show you the ins and outs of bringing that to life.

This book is organized in a way that allows you to first master the basics before diving into technology that you didn't even know was accessible to you. Each chapter is meant to push you to a higher level of understanding of Slack technology so that you can build a Slack workspace that is unique to you.

Chapter 1, Getting Started with Slack, will get you familiar with the platform and its functionality. After you have built a deep understanding and familiarity with Slack, you will be ready to build your Slack workspace and create the type of real-time communication that your team requires. So, let's dive right in and start your journey.

This chapter will cover the following main topics:

  • What is Slack?
  • Slack versus other tools
  • Slack versus email
  • The pros and cons of Slack
  • Slack versus Microsoft Teams