X Communities for Programmers

FAQ

What are software development communities?

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.

How many Software Development x communities are listed on Hive Index?

Hive Index lists 2 Software Development x communities on X / Twitter. Most listings with size data are large (50%) or huge (50%). We only have a handful of listings so far, so treat these numbers as directional. The main Software Development topic page covers every platform we track for this topic.

What features do these x communities include?

Forum is the most common (100%). Others that show up often include live chat and online/offline events. Use the feature filters above the list to narrow results.

Are software development x communities free to join?

All 2 listings on this page are free to join (no paid membership or application gate listed). Access rules can still change on the community side.

Which software development x communities are most popular on Hive Index?

On Hive Index, the default Popular sort surfaces Software Engineering and Code Newbie first. Popularity reflects visitor interest in communities on the site, not a universal quality score. Use the sort menu for Ratings, Largest, or Newest.

How does Hive Index collect and rank listings?

Listings are submitted by community builders and researchers, reviewed for topic relevance, and updated with platform, feature, member, review, and traffic data where available. Member counts are approximate. Popular reflects visitor interest in communities on the site, with richer profiles breaking ties. Ratings, Largest, and Newest use review scores, reported member counts, and listing age instead.

When was this list last updated?

This page was last updated 6/7/2024, based on the most recent change to the topic or its listings. We refresh entries when communities are submitted, claimed, or reviewed, and we update member counts, features, and traffic data on an ongoing basis.