Simplifying Social Media: The Twitter Bot Project on AWS

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Simplifying Social Media: The Twitter Bot Project on AWS

Bringing automation and humor together, this project features a Twitter bot deployed on AWS, sharing programming jokes to lighten up the day of developers and tech enthusiasts alike.

The Bot in Action

Catch the bot’s daily programming jokes by following Ke on Twitter. It's not just about laughs; it’s also a showcase of integrating APIs with cloud-based automation.

Technology Stack

  • AWS Services: Lambda for execution, EventBridge for scheduling

  • Language: Crafted in Python 3

  • External Fun: Sourced from the Joke API

Getting Started

To create your own version, you’ll need Twitter API access and an AWS account. Secure your Twitter credentials and configure them as environment variables within the AWS Lambda function.

How to Deploy

  1. Zip your script and dependencies.

  2. In AWS Lambda, upload the package, set your Twitter credentials as environment variables, and establish an EventBridge trigger.

Explore and Expand

The project is more than a bot—it's a blueprint for your own innovations. Feel free to clone, modify, and expand upon the work.

GitHub Repository: Access all the resources and instructions needed to launch your bot by visiting the GitHub repository.