[squeak-dev] [ANN] TelegramBot framework & @SqueakSmalltalkBot :-)

Kjell Godo squeaklist at gmail.com
Thu Mar 18 17:06:07 UTC 2021


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On Wed, Mar 17, 2021 at 05:32 Thiede, Christoph <
Christoph.Thiede at student.hpi.uni-potsdam.de> wrote:

> Hi all!
>
>
> After announcing SimulationStudio and Sandbox yesterday [3], today I'm
> happy to introduce you to two other repositories which I have been working
> at during the last months. Last week, I had the pleasure to present them
> during the German Squeak Winter Demos [4]. Drum roll, say hello to
> TelegramBot [1] & TelegramSmalltalkBot [2]! :-)
>
>
> *TelegramBot* is a small framework I built to make it possible to
> implement bots for the Telegram messenger [5]. It uses the official
> Telegram Bot REST API [6] and maps it to an object-oriented design in
> Squeak, providing support for different bot capabilities such as message
> sending, receiving, and editing. It also allows sending multi-media message
> types such as pictures (Forms), formatted messages (Texts), audio messages
> (AbstractSounds), and some others. Last but not least, it comprises a
> small API to host your bots in a background process of the image. For more
> information, check out the README.md of the repository in [1].
>
>
> *TelegramSmalltalkBot* is a second repository that implements a Telegram
> bot for evaluating Smalltalk expressions by using the TelegramBot framework
> from above. Do you know this situation when you wonder "how does XYZ work
> in Squeak" and cannot check it out because you do not have any PC or laptop
> at hand right now? This situation is history as of today, just send a
> message to the bot from wherever you are, just using your phone or even
> your watch! In a nutshell, TelegramSmalltalkBot is a simple REPL shell that
> utilizes the Squeak Compiler, but it's also packed with a number of
> convenient features that make remote access to your image much more
> pleasant. For example, the bot does not only answer plain text but also
> multi-media messages such as pictures or files depending on the results of
> your expressions. You can also use Workspace-like variable bindings or
> reply to older messages from the bot to bind the receiver of your message.
> For an exhaustive list of all features, visit the repository in [2] or just
> send /help to the bot. I also have uploaded a short video demo about it at
> [7].
>
>
> Another important thing to note is that TelegramSmalltalkBot is able to
> evaluate every expression in a sandboxed execution environment by using the
> SimulationStudio library I announced yesterday [3]. While both projects
> have grown rather independently of each other, this usage fills an
> important gap for me and I think it is a relevant real-world use case of
> the Sandbox.
>
>
> *Please try it out!** :-)* All you need is a Telegram account for free
> and a client (Telegram is available cross-platform and can also be used
> from the web). I am hosting an instance of the bot myself on my raspberry
> pi and I feel confident enough about the isolation quality of my Sandbox
> that I dare to unlock public access to the bot for everyone. A small
> architecture diagram which I have shown at the Winter Demos is in the
> attachments (contains clickable links to the repositories), you can also
> find it in the wiki of [2].
>
>
> Just search in the Telegram app for *@SqueakSmalltalkBot* or follow this
> link: https://t.me/SqueakSmalltalkBot [8] (QR code is also in the
> attachments) <https://t.me/SqueakSmalltalkBot>
>
>
> *I'm very much looking forward to your feedback!* If you experience any
> problems or have new ideas, please let me know via squeak-dev or GitHub
> issues! I'm already planning many new features for the bot - be sure to
> watch the repository if you are interested in them. :-)
>
>
> Best,
>
> Christoph
>
>
> [1] https://github.com/LinqLover/TelegramBot
> [2] https://github.com/LinqLover/TelegramSmalltalkBot
> [3]
> http://forum.world.st/ANN-SimulationStudio-and-sandboxed-execution-for-Squeak-td5127804.html
>
> [4]
> http://forum.world.st/Squeak-Winter-Demos-2021-03-06-3-p-m-6-p-m-CET-virtual-tp5126913.html
> [5] https://telegram.org
> [6] https://core.telegram.org/bots/api
> [7] https://youtu.be/HZCeThLqQmg
> [8] https://t.me/SqueakSmalltalkBot
>
>
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