Summary of "[интервью🎙] Создатель и главный разраб ПОПУЛЯРНОГО бота *Жабабот с жабами и лягушками* - Альберт"
Interview with Albert, Creator of the Gaming Bot “Жабабот”
In this engaging interview, Albert, the 19-year-old creator and lead developer of the popular gaming bot “Жабабот” (Jababot) for VKontakte and Telegram, shares the fascinating story behind the bot’s creation and rise to fame. Originally a fun, casual project made for his close friends, the bot unexpectedly gained popularity as more people discovered its quirky charm—centered around toads and frogs, which Albert chose because he wanted something his friends would like.
Background and Development
Albert discusses his background studying information systems and programming at a state college, highlighting how much of his learning is self-driven. Interestingly, the first version of the bot was coded in about half an hour, initially just piecing together a few images.
From there, word of mouth and minimal advertising helped the bot explode in popularity, reaching around 45,000 chat installations across Telegram and VK.
Team and Future Plans
The interview reveals the bot’s ongoing development, supported by a team of over 20 people, including Albert’s brother, who handle new features and user support. Albert hints at future updates such as:
- A clan system
- A smaller, new gaming bot inspired by similar concepts but with a humorous twist
Challenges and Motivation
Albert also touches on the challenges faced, including:
- Recruiting and managing a team
- Dealing with users trying to exploit vulnerabilities
- The emotional investment required to maintain and grow the project
Despite these hurdles, his motivation remains strong because the bot brings joy and excitement to its players.
Closing Thoughts
The interview closes on a warm note, with Albert expressing confidence that the bot will continue to thrive as long as players enjoy it, promising more updates and fun ahead.
Notable Highlights
- The bot’s origin as a simple joke among friends
- Rapid growth fueled by word of mouth and minimal advertising
- A dedicated team of over 20 people supporting the project
- Plans for new features like clan systems and additional bots
- Albert’s candid discussion of challenges and motivation
Personalities Featured
- Albert – Creator and lead developer of Жабабот
- Interviewer (unnamed)
Category
Entertainment
