What are Software Development forum communities?

These communities have a forum format, where typically any user can make a post, comment on a post, and upvote/downvote. Hive Index lists 93 software development forum communities in the Hive Index directory of communities. Browse the full Software Development topic for every platform and feature combination.

How many Software Development communities with forum are listed?

Hive Index lists 93 software development forum communities in the Hive Index directory of communities. See the main Software Development topic for all 174+ communities in this category.

What are the most popular software development forum communities on Hive Index?

Open Source Hub, Code Social, .NET on AWS, and r/homelab are among the most popular software development forum communities in the Hive Index directory of communities, based on visitor interest on Hive Index.

Which platforms have the most software development forum communities?

Independent Platforms (33), Reddit (27), and Discord (13) host the most software development forum communities in the Hive Index directory of communities.

What other features do software development forum communities offer?

Among software development forum communities, other common features include Live Chat (29%), Online/Offline Events (22%), and Newsletter (16%).

Are there free software development forum communities?

89 of 93 (96%) software development forum communities in the Hive Index directory of communities are free to join, including Open Source Hub, Code Social, .NET on AWS, and r/homelab. The remaining 4 require payment, an application, or both.

How large are software development forum communities?

Hive Index lists 93 software development forum communities in the Hive Index directory of communities. The largest include Stack Overflow (100.0M members), Code Project (14.7M members), and r/programming (6.9M members). Median reported size is about 40K members.

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How does Hive Index collect and rank these listings?

Listings are submitted by community builders and researchers, reviewed for topic relevance, and tagged with features like forum. Hive Index updates platform, member, review, and traffic data where available. Popular reflects visitor interest in the Hive Index directory of communities. These listings in the Hive Index directory of communities were last updated 8/2/2026.

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93 Software Development forum communities

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#1
Open Source Hub
on discord
We’re a collaborative community dedicated to the advancement of software through open source. We’re developers, advocates and technologists helping each other. No matter the skill level or age. We’re here to help and have fun along the way too.
23 members
Forum
Chat
Events
Jobs
38 views / month
#2
Code Social
on discord
Code Social is a free learning-focused community that provides accessible resources and opportunities to excel in various technologies. Connect with mentors, peers, and industry experts.
9K members
Forum
Chat
Events
19 views / month
#3
.NET on AWS
on slack
Connect with the .NET on AWS Community. Learn from the community, follow inspiring community members, or join us at developer events. There’s always someone discussing AWS—and we hope you'll add your voice. Whether you’re looking for expert advice, informal chats, live event feeds, launch news, or community stories, you’ll find them here.
16K members
Forum
Chat
Events
Newsletter
19 views / month
#4
r/homelab
on reddit and discord
Welcome to your friendly /r/homelab, where techies and sysadmin from everywhere are welcome to share their labs, projects, builds, etc.
1.1M members
Forum
Chat
26 views / month
#5
r/LLMDevs
on reddit
A space for Enthusiasts, Developers and Researchers to discuss LLMs and their applications.
165K members
Forum
22 views / month
#6
Code Newbie
on twitter
CodeNewbie started as a weekly TwitterChat to connect people learning to code by Saron. Since then it's grown into a supportive, international community of people learning to code. CodeNewbie is part of the Forem family alongside DEV.
2K members
Forum
Chat
13 views / month
#7
Python Developers Community
on linkedin
This is a group for professional developers and users of the Python programming language to expand our knowledge, skills & network.
1.9M members
Forum
Events
12 views / month
#8
Orleans
on discord and github
The official Microsoft Orleans server!
2K members
Forum
Chat
20 views / month
#9
Software Engineering
on twitter
The biggest Software Engineering Community on 𝕏. Share, discuss, learn, and most importantly, let's shape the future of software together!
46K members
Forum
Events
17 views / month
#10
tjanczuk / edge
on github and slack
Run .NET and Node.js code in-process on Windows, MacOS, and Linux.
933 members
Forum
11 views / month
HiveMQ Community
on slack
A vibrant community of people using MQTT to create a central nervous system connecting and managing IoT devices and data. Access exclusive events, programs, and resources; connect with others; get certified; and contribute to our HiveMQ open-source projects.
200 members
Forum
Chat
Events
Jobs
Courses
11 views / month
Refact.ai
on discord
We're all about open source and empowering developers by leveraging AI tools to boost productivity. Whether you're a pro or just starting out, come explore, learn, and collaborate with us. At Refact, our vision is to build the future of programming. Join us as we share knowledge, and build a brighter, more collaborative coding landscape for everyone!
1K members
Forum
Chat
Events
Jobs
13 views / month
Deno
on github and discord
A constructive and inclusive social network for software developers. With you every step of your journey. Deno is a runtime for JavaScript, TypeScript, and WebAssembly that is based on the V8 JavaScript engine and the Rust programming language. Deno was co-created by Ryan Dahl, who also created Node.js.
16K members
Forum
Chat
Newsletter
20 views / month
Marketing for Vibe-Coders
on skool
Marketing playbooks for vibe-coders ready to build in public & make money on their terms. Master building in public, gain traction, and find work that fits your lifestyle.
Forum
Chat
Events
13 views / month
Machine Learning Community
on linkedin
Topics: Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Neural Networks, Pattern Recognition, Predictive Analytics, Recommender Systems and the broader area of Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Intelligence.
1.4M members
Forum
Events
9 views / month
r/hacking
on reddit
A subreddit dedicated to hacking and hackers. Constructive collaboration and learning about exploits, industry standards, grey and white hat hacking, new hardware and software hacking technology, sharing ideas and suggestions for small business and personal security.
3.0M members
Forum
17 views / month
r/selfhosted
on reddit
A place to share, discuss, discover, assist with, gain assistance for, and critique self-hosted alternatives to our favorite web apps, web services, and online tools.
826K members
Forum
26 views / month
AIForCoding
on reddit
AI For Coding is dedicated to exploring cutting-edge AI coding technologies. We welcome discussions on innovative tools, editors, plugins, research papers, articles, blogs, and any other resources that help us stay at the forefront of AI-driven development.
202 members
Forum
16 views / month
AIML API community
on discord
Welcome to the AI/ML API Community Program! We offer over 200 AI Models via a single, powerful API, and we're looking for passionate individuals to join our mission of democratizing AI technology. Whether you're a developer, content creator, speaker, or community leader, there's a place for you in our vibrant ecosystem.
4K members
Forum
Chat
Events
Newsletter
6 views / month
r/webdev
on reddit
A community dedicated to all things web development: both front-end and back-end. For more design-related questions, try /r/web_design.
3.3M members
Forum
Chat
Perks
16 views / month
Replit
on discord
Replit gives you computing superpowers. Write and run code directly in your browser. Everything is hosted automatically. It comes with built-in environments for many languages and frameworks, including Kaboom.js, p5.js, Phaser, etc. Check out our forums and our discord for more.
6K members
Forum
Chat
Perks
10 views / month
GoRails
Join 75,239+ developers learning, building, and deploying Ruby on Rails apps for their ideas, products, and businesses. Screencast tutorials to help you learn Ruby on Rails, Javascript, Hotwire, Turbo, Stimulus.js, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Ubuntu, and more. The forum serves as a communication medium within this community.
75K members
Forum
Paid
Courses
10 views / month
Wasp
on discord and github
Wasp: Revolutionize Full-Stack Web Development with React & Node.js! Wasp is a cutting-edge open-source framework designed to streamline the development of full-stack web apps using React and Node.js, enabling rapid deployment with just a single CLI command.
2K members
Forum
Chat
Newsletter
12 views / month
Engineering Leadership Hub
on discourse
This is a supportive community created by and for engineering leaders. We understand the unique challenges of this role and are here to provide a safe space for connection, mentorship, problem-solving, and mutual support. Whether you're looking for advice on team management, technical strategy, or simply a sounding board for your ideas, you'll find it here. Join us to build your support network.
40 members
Forum
Chat
Newsletter
9 views / month
Java Developers Community
on linkedin
Share high quality articles (long reads, cases studies, coding tutorials), opportunities, learnings & best practices! Discuss ideas, tools & frameworks.
800K members
Forum
Events
6 views / month
Linux.Chat
on discord
The Linux.Chat community is a multi-platform community for general Linux support. We provide help and support for any Linux® distribution and aim to answer any questions you might have about Linux. Discussion about the various aspects of Linux and Free/Open Source software is also encouraged
19K members
Forum
Chat
10 views / month
daily.dev
daily.dev is a comprehensive platform designed to empower developers worldwide. It offers a personalized feed of curated tech content from over 400 sources, ensuring developers stay informed about the latest trends, tools, and resources tailored to their interests. Beyond content aggregation, daily.dev fosters a vibrant community where developers can collaborate, share insights, and connect with peers globally, all while prioritizing user privacy and seamless user experience.
10K members
Forum
Chat
5 views / month
Vibe Coders
on skool
A friendly community where developers learn AI-assisted coding together. From beginners to pros, level up your skills with peer support.
1K members
Forum
Chat
13 views / month
r/ProgrammingLanguages
on reddit
This subreddit is dedicated to the theory, design and implementation of programming languages.
130K members
Forum
7 views / month
r/transprogrammer
on reddit
a programming community for trans people
12K members
Forum
12 views / month
r/dotnet
on reddit
.NET Community, if you are using C#, VB.NET, F#, or anything running with .NET... you are at the right place!
243K members
Forum
11 views / month
r/ChatGPTCoding
on reddit
r/ChatGPTCoding is a community for people building, learning, and experimenting with AI-assisted coding. Discuss workflows, questions, technical lessons, news, and projects with any AI model or tool—from ChatGPT and Codex to Claude, Cursor, open-source models, and whatever comes next.
395K members
Forum
19 views / month
GitHub Community
on github
The GitHub Community is a place to ask questions, share expertise, and collaborate on software development within the GitHub ecosystem.
Forum
9 views / month
LambdaTest Community
on discourse
The LambdaTest Community is a hub for software testing professionals, providing a platformto ask questions, share insights, and learn from peers. It features discussion forums on various topics, including QA processes, test automation, and LambdaTest product support.
15K members
Forum
Chat
Apply
Events
Newsletter
Jobs
Tools
7 views / month
Blogging for Devs
Become part of the private community for developers, indie hackers, freelancers, and tech creators growing their audience through writing online. Private community of 300+ developers you can learn from and collaborate with. Get feedback on your articles, blog, newsletter, content, or distribution plan. Join live Workshops and AMAs with experts and creators in tech you already follow. Access to the Video Vault containing weekly screencasts and past events (all captioned).
350 members
Forum
Events
Newsletter
Paid
Courses
6 views / month

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	Dev DEV is a community of software developers getting together to help one another out. The software industry relies on collaboration and networked learning. We provide a place for that to happen. Our application is open source, meaning you can inspect every little detail of the code, or chip in yourself! We are working to make our platform available for anyone to stand up similar communities in any niche or passion. We believe in transparency and adding value to the ecosystem. We hope you poke around and like what you see!	574K
	CodeNewbie CodeNewbie started as a weekly Twitter chat to connect people learning to code by Saron Yitbarek. Since then, it's grown into a supportive, international community of people learning to code. Whether you're in need of early-career mentorship or you've just graduated from bootcamp and you're ready to pass along some wisdom, the CodeNewbie community is your place to champion beginner programmers, get support, and talk about the field of programming. In January 2020, CodeNewbie was acquired by Forem, the open source software company behind DEV — and this very site! Together, both communities have become a large support system for programmers of all levels, offering podcasts, Twitter chats, the annual CodeLand conference, hackathons, a platform for developers to write about their knowledge and experience, and connection with one another. We are so happy to have you as part of the CodeNewbie + Forem family. 💚 Happy coding!	7K
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