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Automations with the Slack API in JavaScript

Name: Automations with the Slack API in JavaScript
Author: Educative

Gain insights into Slack's API, discover endpoints, manage messages and channels, learn user invitations, and integrate Bolt framework into React for seamless application development.

20 lessons

Created by Educative

Automations with the Slack API in JavaScript

What's included

20 lessons across 9 modules
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What You'll Learn

The ability to send, update and delete messages using Slack API
Hands-on experience creating and managing channels
An understanding of how to use Slack API calls to share local and remote files
The ability to get users’ data and manipulate their presence
An understanding of how to use Slack's API to add and remove reactions
Familiarity with Slack's Bolt framework
A working knowledge of integrating Slack's Bolt framework in a functioning React application

Learning Roadmap

20 Lessons

Introduction

Get familiar with leveraging Slack API for app development, covering setup, and integration basics.

Introduction to the Course

Slack API Overview

Get Started with the Slack API

Chat Using the Application

Get started with sending, updating, and deleting messages using the Slack API.

Send Messages

Update Messages and List Scheduled Messages

Delete Messages

Conversations Using an App

4 Lessons

Work your way through creating, managing, retrieving, and archiving Slack channels using the API.

File Management

2 Lessons

Break down the steps to manage local and remote files using Slack API endpoints.

Users

2 Lessons

Dig deeper into Slack API endpoints for listing users, conversations, and managing presence.

Manage Reactions

2 Lessons

Tackle adding, removing, listing, and retrieving Slack reactions using JavaScript.

Slack's Bolt Framework

2 Lessons

Build on the features and development steps of Slack's Bolt framework and polling app.

Conclusion

Learn how to use the Slack API fundamentals and community engagement for future learning.

Wrap Up!

Appendix

Discover the logic behind Slack API response object properties like messages, channels, files, and users.

Details of Response Fields

Certificate of Completion

Showcase your accomplishment by sharing your certificate of completion.

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