Slack Change Log: Enhancing Functionality and Resolving Issues

The latest updates to Slack bring a range of improvements and bug fixes that aim to enhance your overall experience with the platform. Here are some key changes you need to know:

One of the most significant enhancements is the inclusion of error codes in event payloads sent to Logstash. This change will help developers troubleshoot issues more efficiently.

In addition, users on Enterprise Grid can now request app approval at the workspace level, giving them greater control over their apps and integrations.

For CLI users, a remediation message has been added for the 'not_authed' error, providing clear guidance on how to log in and authorize the Slack CLI.

On the development side, a new feature has been introduced that allows developers to query named datastores from a flag instead of an expression. This change is part of our effort to streamline the development process and make it more efficient.

We have also added a new feature for counting items in datastores, making it easier for developers to track and analyze their data.

To improve the stability of our releases, we have fixed several issues that were causing problems during deployment. We have also corrected a few typos behind the scenes to ensure a smoother user experience.

When generating message boundary hook protocols, we now preserve spacing in logged outputs, preventing errors from occurring due to formatting issues.

In addition, we have improved error handling when getting manifests by relying only on the `get-manifest` hook. This change ensures that any errors encountered during manifest retrieval are properly surfaced and can be addressed accordingly.

A new parameter, `usergroup_ids`, has been added to the invite user to channel function, allowing developers to invite entire user groups with a single action.

As part of our ongoing efforts to enhance the Slack developer experience, we have also released an updated Deno Slack SDK (v2.9.0), which includes several improvements and bug fixes.

One notable change in this release is the introduction of optional `user_ids` in the `invite_user_to_channel` function, making it easier for developers to manage user permissions.

To take advantage of these improvements, existing Deno Slack SDK-based apps must be upgraded to the latest version (v1.3.0) and include the updated `deno-slack-hooks` dependency.

Developers can now also use the doctor hook to display runtime versions for their application's execution environment, providing greater visibility into system performance and configuration.

Several bugs have been fixed in this release, including an issue that was causing extra spaces to appear in error messages when creating a new project using `slack create`. We have also addressed a bug that was preventing the handling of empty outgoing domains attributes within app manifests.

Additionally, we have resolved a bug that was causing a 'team_access_not_granted' error when redeploying an app, and another issue that was defaulting to the Deno runtime instead of logging unsupported runtimes.

Finally, we have fixed a bug that was preventing project paths with spaces from being deployed correctly, ensuring that all apps can be successfully deployed without issues.

As always, we encourage developers to subscribe to our update notifications and provide feedback on their experience using our platform. With regular updates and improvements, we are committed to enhancing the Slack developer experience and empowering you to build innovative solutions that transform your business.

Slack change log