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We use Slack as our primary channel of communication. You’re new to Slack, then this guide is for you.
The #general channel is the best place to get announcements and updates on the amazing work the community is doing. You can also ask questions, share bugs, or just interact with others in this channel.
Channels within Slack are chat groups focused on a specific topic. You can click on the Channel dropdown option to search for relevant channels for your role
You can send direct and private messages to individuals by clicking on their profile picture and then clicking on the Message button