Using Slack

Please read HYPED’s Slack etiquette.

This should be an updated list of active Slack channels in HYPED.

Most of our communication is done through Slack, a messaging app designed for use in work environments. Slack is divided into “channels”, which are basically group chats for specific purposes. There are many channels, the most important ones for members of the Software Team are likely going to be:

• #h-y-p-e-r-m-e-m-e-s - memes, duh...
• #_important - announcements for the entire society
• #gen-general - concerning the entire society
• #tech-gen - concerning the entire Tech Team
• #tech-software - concerning the Software Team
• #tech-software-help - technical questions
• #tech-software-name_of_project - concerning the specific project you are part of, e.g. #tech-software-qa

Slack has some awesome features that help keep things organised:

1. You can reply to messages in threads, which is great for having multiple conversations in one channel simultaneously.
2. You can edit and delete your messages, which is great for avoiding spam through corrections and clarifications.
3. You can message specific members through direct messages (DMs) in case there's something that only concerns them. Use this with care, often it's better to start a conversation in a relevant channel because others may either be able to contribute or there's some useful information. E.g. when you are stuck and discussing the issue with your PM, it's usually better to chat in the project channel. There's nothing to hide, we're a team!
4. You can search for specific channels and also manage channels in groups on the left. This can be quite useful, e.g. to sort DMs by projects/teams.