Platform Newsletter - June 2024
Published June 06, 2024
June is here, and with it, the midpoint of the year! I’m particularly excited about the start of summer and the chance to connect with you all in person again. Recently, I had an incredible time at CodeMotion in Madrid, where I was inspired by the community’s energy and innovative spirit.
This month, we’re celebrating Pride Month, a time to honor and support the LGBTQ+ community. While our newsletter focuses on the latest in the Slack platform, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on how technology has the potential to foster connection and support, especially within diverse communities.
For example, I’ve seen firsthand how apps and platforms can provide safe spaces for self-expression and connect individuals with supportive resources. It’s a reminder of the positive impact we can make when we use technology to bring people together and create inclusive environments.
I hope you find this edition both informative and inspiring. Let’s continue to celebrate the power of technology to build a more inclusive world.
Happy June and Happy Pride Month! 🌈
Ensuring security and privacy: The making of Slack AI
Discover how we built Slack AI to be both secure and private, adhering to our rigorous standards of customer data stewardship. In this article, we explore the advancements in large language models (LLMs) and their potential to boost productivity, while highlighting the unique challenges we faced in integrating AI into Slack. Learn about the principles that guided our development—ensuring customer data never leaves Slack, maintaining user visibility, and upholding enterprise-grade security and compliance, as we unveil the architecture of Slack AI and the meticulous process behind creating trusted AI features.
How Slack built a secure and fast development platform with Deno
Deno is a JavaScript runtime built to be secure and performant by default and is at the heart of the Run-on-Slack infrastructure. Director of Developer Advocacy Jim Ray talked with the Deno team about why Slack went with Deno.
Elevating productivity: IBM's game-changing collaboration with Slack
Dive into the tech powerhouse IBM's journey with Slack and how it's revolutionized productivity for their massive team of 250,000. With millions of messages buzzing daily and thousands of streamlined workflows, it's a developer's dream collaboration. IBM's inventive use of Slack is reshaping operations across sales, support, and beyond. Ready to explore the dynamic collaboration between IBM and Slack? Let's unlock the secrets to their tech-driven success!
Slack moments
We’ve been highlighting some incredible apps lately, but this time, I’m excited to share a unique use case for Slack. Meet a couple who’ve turned Slack into their go-to tool for not just work, but for managing their marriage and household with flair.
Now, I’m curious, how do you use Slack? Share your stories with us on X, LinkedIn, or simply hit reply to this email at technewsletter@slack-corp.com!
Mark your calendar: More exciting events await!
- Attention Salesforce Developers — we’re excited to introduce you to the Summer ’24 Release Readiness program! Salesforce has three major releases each year, and with them comes a lot to read and learn about. If you don’t have time to scan the 600+ pages of release notes to find developer features, we’ve got you covered. There are exceptional features and functionality available for developers in this release, including updates to the Salesforce Platform, Apex, LWC, Data Cloud, and AI innovations like Prompt Builder, Copilot, and Model Builder.
- Greetings, Atlanta! We’re thrilled to announce our presence at RenderATL from June 12th to 14th. Join us as we showcase the endless possibilities of the Slack platform firsthand. Let’s chat and explore the world of Slack together!
- Dreaming in Color is coming to New Orleans on June 20th and 21st, and we couldn’t be more excited to connect with this vibrant community and its allies. Prepare to dive deep into the world of Slack platform and its integration capabilities.
- We’re delighted to introduce two new additions to the Slack platform tools: share canvas in thread Slack function, designed to enhance your automations, and the slack app link command in the Slack CLI. Be sure to check out the changelog for all the juicy details.
Slack quiz!
Do you know which three amazing tasks you can ask Slack AI to handle for you?
Take a guess! (Or check May’s newsletter for a hint.) If you haven’t given it a shot yet, keep an eye out for the star icon on your workspace. I’ll reveal the answer in our July edition. Stay tuned!
May’s Answer
Which API method(s) you would use to upload a file from now on? You need to use a combination of two APIs: files.getUploadURLExternal and files.completeUploadExternal. This method, particularly suited for handling large files, offers enhanced reliability compared to files.upload. More info here.
We’re always blown away by what our community creates—and we want to highlight you next! Whether it’s a handy tool, a step-by-step guide, or an insightful article, if you’re proud of it, we want to hear all about it.
📬 Send us a message at technewsletter@slack-corp.com and share what you’ve been working on.
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