Dive into a comprehensive tutorial on creating a Discord bot using JavaScript and Node.js, and learn how to host it for free in the cloud using Repl.it. Explore the process of setting up a Discord server, creating a bot user, and coding the bot's functionality. Discover how to leverage Repl.it's built-in database for storing bot settings and create a web server to keep the bot running continuously. Follow along as the instructor guides you through each step, from basic setup to advanced features like implementing Uptime Robot for uninterrupted operation. Gain practical experience with Discord.js library, environment variables, and cloud hosting while building a functional bot that can enhance your Discord server's capabilities.
Overview
Syllabus
, Replit now has a new method for environment variables. Read what to do here: https://docs.replit.com/programming-ide/storing-sensitive-information-environment-variables.
) Introduction.
) Creating a Discord Server.
) Creating a Bot User.
) Starting a Project in Repl.it.
) Coding a Basic Discord Bot.
) Improving the Bot.
) Using the Repl.it Database to Store Bot Settings.
) Testing the Bot.
) Creating a Web Server for the Bot.
) Connecting Uptime Robot So Bot Runs Continuously.
Taught by
freeCodeCamp.org
