We're going to be using a chat platform called Slack throughout the semester to communicate with each other, and to share code snippets and links to helpful resources.
Let's take this time to get familiarized with the platform. This should be especially helpful if you haven't used Slack before.
On or before the first day of class, the professor should have sent invitation emails to the university-issued addresses of all enrolled students. Click the link in the email to gain access to the course Slack organization. If you don't see an invitation email, or if you enrolled late, immediately email the professor to request access to the course Slack organization.
After gaining access to the OPIM 557 Slack organization, take a moment to set up your profile and account settings. For example, you might want to update your display name and/or your profile photo. And you might consider adding a link to your GitHub and/or LinkedIn profiles, as desired.
When you get a moment later on, you are encouraged to enable two-factor authentication to enhance the security of the course Slack organization. Also consider downloading the Slack app to your mobile device and configuring your notification preferences.
See also: Getting Started with Slack.
After configuring your profile and notification settings, consider taking the interactive guided tour or consulting this guided tour document.
When you're ready, perform the following actions:
- Send an introductory message like "Hello Everyone!" to the
#section-41channel. Optionally include a fun emoji in your message. - View messages posted by other students in the
#section-41channel, and add an emoji reaction to someone else's message. - Start a thread
- Send a direct message (DM) to yourself, and/or a friend, and/or
@prof-rossetti. - DM yourself a few times, using different message formatting options, including code snippets.
- Browse existing channels and know you can search for channels to join.
Welcome to Slack! 🎉