I want to introduce a Telegram bot into my workflow but I’m still shaping the exact feature set. At a minimum, I need someone who can guide me through the possibilities, refine the use-case with me, then build and deploy a fully functional bot on my Telegram account. Here’s what I know so far: • The core platform must be Telegram and I need a custom bot built from scratch. • I’d like advice on architecture (BotFather setup, webhook vs. long-polling, hosting options such as Heroku, AWS Lambda, or a simple VPS). • Once we lock the feature list, you’ll handle coding, testing, deployment, and handover of readable, well-commented source files. Deliverables: 1. Short discovery call or chat to finalise features and tech stack. 2. Working Telegram bot connected to my chosen channel/chat. 3. Source code plus deployment instructions so I can redeploy independently. 4. Brief walkthrough or screencast explaining key functions. Preferred skills: Python or Node.js with the relevant Telegram libraries (python-telegram-bot, Telethon, Telegraf, etc.), experience integrating APIs, and clear documentation habits. If you’ve built Telegram bots before and can move quickly from concept to launch, let’s discuss timelines and get started.