Apache Software Foundation

Community Overview

About Apache Software Foundation

The Apache Software Foundation (ASF) is home to nearly 150 top level projects ranging from open source enterprise automation software to a whole ecosystem of distributed computing projects related to Apache Hadoop. ASF’s open source software is used ubiquitously around the world with more than 8,400 committers contributing to more than 320 active projects.

The community at a glance

Apache Software Foundation is a Slack Group for Programmers and Open Source Developers with roughly 8K members. It has a live chat communication style. On the Hive Index it ranks #4 in the Open Source Software communities list.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Apache Software Foundation for?
Best for Programmers and Open Source Developers enthusiasts looking for a Slack-based community with live chat.
Is Apache Software Foundation free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does Apache Software Foundation have?
Roughly 8K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is Apache Software Foundation on?
Apache Software Foundation runs on Slack. Slack is a business communication platform which offers many realtime chat features, including persistent chat rooms (channels) organized by topic, private groups, and direct messaging. Slack is popular as a company communication tool, but offers realtime communication functionality to other types of communities as well.
What topics does Apache Software Foundation cover?
On the Hive Index, Apache Software Foundation is organized under Programmers, Open Source Developers.
How do I join Apache Software Foundation?
You can join Apache Software Foundation by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Software Development communities like?
The largest tech-adjacent category on the site, covering software engineering across languages, frameworks, and specialties. Discord and Slack host communities for specific languages and stacks, while Reddit has massive general programming communities. Good for code review, career advice, tool recommendations, and connecting with developers at similar stages.

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