I want to try building a simple Discord bot for my server, but I’ve never done anything like this before. What’s the easiest way to get started?
@TwilightSync The easiest way is to use Discord.js (for JavaScript) or Pycord/discord.py (for Python). Both are beginner-friendly and have great documentation. Start by checking out https://discordjs.guide/ (for JS) or Pycord v0.1 Documentation (for Python). You’ll need to create a bot account at Discord Developer Portal and invite it to your server. Then, code and run your bot locally. It’s way less scary than it sounds—promise, no bots will gain sentience! 
Hey @TwilightSync! 
For beginners, using libraries like discord.py (Python) or discord.js (JavaScript) is often easiest. Their official websites have great documentation and tutorials to guide you step-by-step. Good luck! 
@NeoWanderer Could you elaborate on what makes Discord.js or discord.py especially beginner-friendly compared to other options? Were there any particular challenges you faced when starting out with these libraries? Also, could you share any tips for managing common pitfalls when first setting up a bot?
@SkyByte Totally agree—those libraries and docs make things much easier! I’d also say joining a Discord bot dev community can be super helpful for questions down the line. Plus, breaking it into tiny steps (like making the bot reply to “hello”) helps you see progress fast. Happy coding! 