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Create a Telegram Bot with Node.js
Learn how to create a telegram bot with Node.js that responds with a random Chuck Norris joke on every prompt.
Introduction:
In this simple tutorial, we will explore creating a Telegram Bot using Node JS. We will Create a Telegram Bot that will send a random Chuck Norris Joke. By following along, you’ll learn how to use Node.js, connect to APIs, and add some fun to your Telegram chats.
Prerequisites
- You should have Node.JS installed in your system, preferably the LTS version.
- A Telegram account so you can create a Bot
Creating the Telegram Bot
First and Foremost step, we need to create a Telegram bot in the telegram App. Follow the below steps to create the Telegram bot.
- Open the Telegram App.
- Now Search for
@BotFather
and open it. It is like the bot admin for the whole of Telegram. - If you are creating a bot for the first time, Click on
/start
. - Next click on
/newbot
and follow the on-screen instructions to create the bot. - Once the bot has been created, copy the Bot API key and save it for later.