I developed Bambolino, a feature-rich Slack bot built with Node.js and the Slack Bolt Framework, designed to enrich Slack workspaces through a diverse collection of interactive slash commands and third-party API integrations. The most challenging aspect of the project was deploying the application on Nest, configuring secure SSH access, managing environment variables, and establishing a persistent systemd service to ensure uninterrupted 24/7 availability. I am particularly proud of transforming the project from a local prototype into a continuously hosted application, strengthening my understanding of backend development, server deployment, and software architecture. The project can be tested by installing the bot in a Slack workspace and executing commands such as /bambolino-help.
