Tech communities you should join! (online and in person)

Software development is such a challenging field that it’s almost impossible to succeed in it without having some sort of support system. With the many popular languages, frameworks, tools, and libraries available, having someone who can guide, mentor, and refer you will significantly increase your chances of success in this field.

So I’ve found amazing communities you can join for free, that will help you connect with others who share the same experience, failures, and successes within the industry.

Community Classroom

Community Classroom is an initiative built to provide free quality education for all.

• Training
• Events
• Mentorship
• Community —Discord

EddieHub

Open Source community aimed at encouraging and promoting communication, best practices and technical expertise in an inclusive and welcoming environment.

• Collaboration
• Community — Discord
• Projects and discussions on Github
• Volunteer and put it on your resume & Linkedin

100Devs

Free coding Bootcamp geared towards training people in tech for high-growth careers as software engineers.

• Training
• Community — Discord
• Check out my Youtube video about it

Code and Coffee

A community for developers to grow and make friends, in-person and online.

• Events
• Mentorship
• Community — Discord

CodeNewbie

The most supportive community of programmers and people learning to code.

• Podcast
• Forum
• Community

CodeBuddies

CodeBuddies is a global community of amazing people who help each other become better at software development through conversations on Slack and peer-to-peer organized study groups and virtual hangouts.

• Community — Slack channel

Cloud Newbies Society

De-mystifying Cloud Computing with beginner-friendly resources and a friendly community of helpful peers and seasoned professionals to help you start your own Cloud Computing journey!

• Resources
• Community — Discord

Techqueria

Nonprofit that serves the largest global community of Latinx professionals in tech.

• Events
• Job Board
• Community — Slack channel
• Volunteering Opportunities

YearOne

Growing software engineers, one lesson at a time.

• Education Content
• Job Board
• Community — Discord

Tech Jobs for Good

• Job Board
• Events
• Community

Girl Code

A female / non-binary career-focused online community and consultancy trying to close the gender gap.

• Events
• Mentorship
• Job Board
• Community — Discord

Ada’s List

Ada’s List is the place for professional women and non-binary people who work in the tech sector to connect, conspire, and take a stand.

• Events
• Mentorship
• Job Board
• Community

Tribaja

A talent marketplace and community for under-supported tech talent.

• Events
• Job Board
• Community — Slack channel

Baddies in Tech

A community-powered organization that helps women of color break into and belong in tech.

• Events and Workshops
• Job Board
• Community — Discord

Latinas in Tech

A non-profit organization with the aim to connect, support, and empower Latina women working in tech.

• Events
• Mentorship
• Entrepreneurship
• Job Board
• Community — Slack channel

Women Who Code

Organization aiming to inspire women to excel in technology careers.

• Events
• Job Board
• Code Review
• Scholarships and conference tickets
• Community — Slack channel

Ladies Get Paid

Ladies Get Paid provides the tools, resources, and community to help women negotiate for equal pay, and power in the workplace.

• Job Board
• Education
• Community

Moms in Tech Group

A supportive group of moms in tech (at all stages of the journey).

• Community — Slack channel

Diversability

Community of people with disabilities (and the allies who support us), on a mission to amplify disabled voices.

• Community

Out in Tech

A non-profit that unites the LGBTQ+ tech community.

• Job Board
• Events
• Community

LGBTQ in Technology

The LGBTQ in Technology Slack is a space for LGBTQ people in technology to chat and support each other.

• Community — Slack channel

For more communities, check out this list from Diversify Tech and this list from TheHiveIndex.

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