Building Chrome Extensions with Manifest V3: From Zero to Hero

Building Chrome Extensions with Manifest V3: From Zero to Hero

If you’ve ever wanted to bend Chrome to your will and create your own extension, buckle up—because we’re about to make it happen. And I promise, it’s not as intimidating as it sounds. In fact, by the time you finish reading this, you’ll have built something you can actually use. Why Should You Care About Chrome Extensions? Let’s be real: Chrome is everywhere. And Chrome extensions are like the Swiss Army knife of web browsing....

November 23, 2025 · 11 min · 2329 words · Maxim Zhirnov
Building Firefox Extensions with JavaScript: Your Complete Guide from Zero to Published

Building Firefox Extensions with JavaScript: Your Complete Guide from Zero to Published

Remember when debugging meant alert() statements? Ah, the good old days—and by “good,” I mean absolutely terrible. Fast forward to today, and Firefox extension development has evolved into something actually enjoyable. You can build powerful browser extensions that extend Firefox’s capabilities without losing your sanity in the process. In this guide, we’re going to build a Firefox extension from the ground up. Whether you want to create a productivity tool, customize web pages, or build something wild and experimental, understanding how to develop Firefox extensions is a superpower worth having....

November 18, 2025 · 11 min · 2250 words · Maxim Zhirnov
Building Slack Bots on Node.js with Bolt API: From Zero to Production

Building Slack Bots on Node.js with Bolt API: From Zero to Production

If you’ve ever wondered what happens when a developer’s procrastination meets a company’s communication platform, you get a Slack bot. And let me tell you—building one is far more fun than it should be. In this guide, we’re going to dive deep into the art and science of creating powerful Slack bots using Node.js and the Slack Bolt API. Whether you’re automating mundane tasks, querying databases, or just making your team’s life easier (and slightly more entertaining), this comprehensive walkthrough will get you there....

November 14, 2025 · 10 min · 2017 words · Maxim Zhirnov
Создание Slack-ботов на Node.js с Bolt API: от нуля до производства

Создание Slack-ботов на Node.js с Bolt API: от нуля до производства

Если вы когда-нибудь задумывались, что получится, если прокрастинация разработчика встретится с коммуникационной платформой компании, то получите Slack-бота. И позвольте сказать вам — создавать их гораздо увлекательнее, чем кажется. В этом руководстве мы подробно рассмотрим искусство и науку создания мощных Slack-ботов с использованием Node.js и Slack Bolt API. Независимо от того, автоматизируете ли вы рутинные задачи, запрашиваете данные из баз данных или просто облегчаете жизнь своей команде (и делаете её немного интереснее), это подробное руководство поможет вам в этом....

November 14, 2025 · 5 min · 997 words · Maxim Zhirnov
Building Production-Ready Slack Bots with Node.js: A Complete Guide from Hello Bot to Real-World Automation

Building Production-Ready Slack Bots with Node.js: A Complete Guide from Hello Bot to Real-World Automation

If you’ve ever found yourself wishing you could manage your entire infrastructure from the comfort of your Slack window (because who doesn’t want one less browser tab open?), then this guide is for you. Slack bots represent one of the most pragmatic ways to inject automation directly into your team’s communication hub. Let me walk you through everything you need to know to build sophisticated Slack bots with Node.js—no magic wands required, just JavaScript and determination....

November 3, 2025 · 11 min · 2226 words · Maxim Zhirnov