A Slack Story Podcast

Easter Eggs in Slack


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Unveiling Easter Eggs in Slack: A Journey of Playfulness and Productivity

In this episode, James Sherrett shares the playful and intricate details behind the design of Slack, highlighting how the software incorporates game-like features known as Easter eggs. The narrative explores various hidden gems like custom loading messages, the self-loathing web socket error message, the story behind the introduction of the Shruggy emoticon, and the inventive use of slash commands.

Additional touches include the reordering of emojis for a positive user experience, the surprise animations hidden in the preferences section, and the user-friendly Slack bot. The episode emphasizes how these playful elements make the work communication platform engaging and delightful for users.

00:00 Introduction: The Game of Work

01:31 Easter Eggs in Slack: An Overview

01:44 Custom Loading Messages: Making Waiting Fun

03:10 Web Socket Woes: Connection Troubles

04:50 Slash Commands: Hidden Treasures

06:58 Emoji Decisions: Injecting Fun into Work

08:45 Preferences Menu: Hidden Features

10:08 Slack Bot: Your Friendly Guide

11:04 Conclusion: Share Your Favorite Easter Eggs



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A Slack Story PodcastBy James Sherrett