Platform Newsletter - October 2024
Published October 03, 2024
October is upon us, painting the world in vibrant hues and ushering in a season of change! As the air turns crisp and the anticipation for Halloween builds—my personal favorite, with all its spooky movies and abundance of candy—I’m thrilled to bring you this month’s newsletter.
Packed with treats for every Slack developer, we’ll explore our new home for builders, plus the cutting-edge capabilities unveiled at Dreamforce 2024. Get ready to dive into a treasure trove of resources designed to elevate your journey in crafting Slack apps, agents, and AI-powered automations with Workflow Builder.
There’s nothing frightful here—just the thrill of innovation and the power of automation working seamlessly behind the scenes.
Let’s jump in!
Introducing the new home for Slack developers: slack.dev
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our new developer hub at slack.dev! 🎉 This new space brings together all the tools, documentation, resources, workshops, learning paths, and more—everything you need to build on the Slack platform, all in one place. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to expand your skills, this hub is designed to guide and support your journey. And this is just the beginning. We’re continuously working to integrate even more resources and experiences. So next time you think about the Slack platform, you’ll know exactly where to go: slack.dev.
What’s new in Slack from Dreamforce 2024 🎉
Discover how Slack’s latest features unveiled at Dreamforce—like Agentforce integration, third-party AI agents, and enhanced workflow automation—are redefining how work gets done. Dive into all the updates to see how you can unlock even more power and productivity from Slack’s workOS!
How Slack manages thousands of EC2 instances with Chef
Ever wondered how Slack keeps its massive server infrastructure running smoothly? It all comes down to automation tools like Chef, which helps configure and manage our thousands of EC2 instances efficiently. In this post, we’ll take you behind the scenes, sharing how we evolved our approach over the years to overcome scaling challenges, improve resilience, and ensure safe deployments. Curious to learn more? Check it out!
Build your own email response generator
Dive into an exciting opportunity to explore Slack’s platform and harness the power of generative AI. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to automate customer email responses using Slack’s Workflow Builder and custom functions. This is your chance to enhance your skills, streamline team’s processes, and create a seamless integration that empowers your development journey!
More interesting stories
- Explore how Slack’s innovations for the Agentic Era are revolutionizing productivity. With seamless integration of AI and digital agents, Slack empowers organizations to collaborate effortlessly and work smarter. Check out our latest updates from Dreamforce and see why Slack is your workOS!
- Discover how empathy can transform engineering into a powerful tool for inclusivity. Read an insightful journey of understanding user needs and how to create better experiences together.
- New to leading projects? Whether you’re an intern or someone who mentors them, discover valuable insights on independently delivering meaningful projects, sharpening skills, and showcasing talents effectively.
- Don’t forget to check out the new third-party agents and AI-powered apps available in the Slack marketplace to install in your workspace right now!
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.
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