dlaptev

1. Create a new Telegram bot:
   1. start a chat with BotFather;
   2. type /newbot, select a name (to be shown in chats) and handle for your bot;
   3. note the bot token to access HTTP API - a long string with a colon in the middle (later referred to as <token>);
   4. optionally /setdescription and /setuserpic.
2. Add the bot to the chat/channel and note its id:
   1. add the bot to a new or existing chat or group - this is where your bot will send notifications to;
   2. go to https://api.telegram.org/bot<token>/getUpdates (replace <token> with your token);
   3. within the chat part, find and note the id field - a positive or negative number (later referred to as <chat_id>).
3. Programmatically send notifications: