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Starting with Slack apps

An introduction to apps

Tour the basics of the Slack app platform. Take a trip through the creation and installation of your first app.

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Finding your way

Planning your app

Plot a course through the vast ocean of possibilities available to Slack apps.

Read our guide to planning your app and set sail.

Designing a great app experience

Choose the best route for your users and give them a wonderful journey.

Orient yourself using our user-experience design guides.

Tools

Building Slack apps

Use our construction resources to give you a shortcut to a great Slack app.

Our overview of building apps contains a wealth of handy nuts and bolts.

Books

Build — a guide to crafting Slack apps

Learn how to plan and build an app your team will love using this downloadable book.

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App UI Guidelines

Read about our best practices for designing great Slack app experiences.

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