Modular apps offer a variety of new and interesting features. Built-in functions are unique to modular apps. They offer a way to execute native Slack functionality without the extra logic. You’ll love them! This video covers how to implement built-in functions and walks through a couple of examples, as seen on the Welcome Bot sample app.

The manifest.ts file of your next generation Slack app is undisputedly the most important file in your app’s root directory. This video will walk through the importance of the manifest.ts file, the type of content you can expect to find in this file and some key Slack CLI commands.

Modular Slack apps are composed of 3 building blocks: functions, workflows, and triggers. With them, you can assemble automations that are shareable, reusable, and easy to maintain. This combination of features means you can start building apps and automating processes quickly. In this video, we cover each building block so you know what they offer and how they work together.