Slack Channels#
We use a lot of slack channels to organize our day-to-day discussions. Following a list of the most important channels and their intended usage.
| Channel Name | Usage |
|---|---|
| #aio-labs-support | welcome to amazeeio-support for the Amazee Group, the place to ask the amazee.io system engineers questions regarding Lagoon and how to install a wall plug without getting electrocuted |
| #aio-platform | Daily Operations Channel for the Platform Team |
| #aio-platform-maintenance | The channel where the maintenance is announced and communication happens during maintenance being carried out |
| #aio-support | Daily Operations Channel for the Support Team |
| #aio-vshn | Ops Channel of amazee.io and VSHN, anything related Maintenance, outages, operations is discussed here |
| #aio-workstream-platform | Async Channel for Platform Workstream related discussions e.g. regular OKR discussions, PD Discussions |
| #amazeeio-accountmgmt | amazee.io Account Management related topics |
| #amazeeio-announcements | Announcement Channel for IO related things - Conversations in threads only. |
| #amazeeio-aws | AWS Related Discussions (Cost Savings, New Launches etc.) |
| #amazeeio-gcp | The GCP version of the AWS channel :) |
| #amazeeio-handbook | Discussions around the handbook and areas of improvement |
| #amazeeio-lagoon | Discussions for development of Lagoon. |
| #amazeeio-log | Log of Changes or Interventions for the other Teams to catch up quickly on changes that took place during their off-time. Please use threads for replies to posts |
| #amazeeio-marketing | amazee.io Marketing related stuff |
| #amazeeio-pagerduty | If a pager falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound? - Pagerduty notification only, please discuss in #amazeeio-ops |
| #amazeeio-pm | amazee.io Project Management related discussions |
| #amazeeio-sales | related to new sales opportunity not established accounts and clients |
| #amazeeio-servicedesk | Notifications from Servicedesk the amazee.io support ticketing system |
| #amazeeio-team | the best team and channel in the world |
| #amazeeio-triage | Support Ticket Notifications |
| #amazeeio-wdydt | Short for "What did you do Today" - Write down what you did today when you log off in case you can’t join the standup. - NO conversations in the channel, please use Threads! |
| #amazeeio-website | talking about the new amazee.io website! |
| #it-workstream | Bring your IT needs and find help here. Also used from announcements regarding the Workstream, such as availability and absences. |
| #oncallselfie | take a selfie while handling on-call situations ;) |
| #social-zurich | For local gatherings, discussions or if someone passes by in Zurich |
More general/fun Channels#
This is an incomplete list of off business topic channels:
| Channel Name | Purpose |
|---|---|
| #coffee-of-the-day | Share your daily coffee, talk about beans, your setup, and process, latte art... be your own barista. |
| #amazeeio-wellbeing | all focused on a work life balance and a mental health support resource thread |
| #amazee-vanlife | Amazee Van Life - For those living, or interested in camper van trips, living, and building |
| #amazee-usa-politics | Amazee USA Politics - Discussion thread for US political topics |
| #amazee-trading | Amazee Trading - Financial trading and investment topics |
| #amazee-space | Amazee Space - For all space related topics |
| #amazee-sailing | Many of us enjoy the occasional turn out in the open, or following the prestigious races... |
| #amazee-sailing | Amazee Sailing - For those who like to be on the water |
| #amazee-readers | Amazee Readers - For those who like to read |
| #amazee-random | The name gives it away - Random things |
| #amazee-quarantine | Amazee Quarantine - To discuss any pandemic topic, worries, or updates |
| #amazee-plants | Amazee Plants - For all things Horticultural |
| #amazee-pets | Amazee Pets - Where we share our pet picks and stories |
| #amazee-music | Amazee Music - For, well, Music topics. |
| #amazee-makers | A healthy dose of wood-working, soldering, 3d printing and making |
| #amazee-kids | Amazee Kids - For parents or carers of Amazee to share experiences and discussions |
| #amazee-history | Amazee History - For all history related discussions and sharing |
| #amazee-hiking | Amazee Hiking - Great for hiking pics, tips, and routes |
| #amazee-gamers | Amazee Gamers - For those which game |
| #amazee-foodies | Where you can find awesome cookery, recipes, and find some inspiration for your next cooking adventure. |
| #amazee-events | Amazee Events - For event updates |
| #amazee-crypto | Discuss whats happening with your crypto investments and share knowledge around this topic. |