6 Developer Communities You Can Join As A Ghanaian Developer

Did you recently start the developer journey? Or you have been in existence for a while, but you operate solo and need a team? Then this is the right article to read. Before I list the various communities you can join, let us delve into what developer communities are.

What are developer communities?

These are ecosystems that create the environment for developers to connect, learn, and grow. Developer communities are relevant because they create access to senior developers who can act as mentors, they connect you to a support group to help with technicalities, and they lead you to your goals quickly. In simpler words, developer communities contribute to your growth.

What to look out for when joining a developer community

That being said, it is imperative to look out for certain elements when joining a community. You would not want to join a community that breaks you instead of making you. On that note,

• Check if they welcome suggestions, opinions, or feedback
• Analyze if they are content-oriented
• Access their support system
• Check if their goals align with yours

After checking out these bits, here are some developer communities you can consider joining.

Developers in Vogue

If you are a female and you are hoping to grow your code skills or set up a technology-powered company, then DIV is the right community for you. The community aims to create a relevant environment for highly skilled female developers who will use technology to revolutionize Africa and beyond.

They have two key strategies: Cultivation of a Network of Peers- where participants are encouraged to develop strong relationships with their peers and Peer Learning- where two participants share a workstation. They believe it creates an atmosphere for knowledge exchange which improves quality learning.

IoT Network Hub

IoT Network Hub is a community of inventors, innovators, developers, makers, entrepreneurs, and tech enthusiasts from all fields of work teaming together to exploring emerging technologies and building innovative solutions to African's nagging problems. They are focused on capacity building and creating awareness, with a successful track record in terms of numbers, reach, and exposures, both locally and internationally. In the future, they hope to develop innovative solutions into startups.

pyLadies

This community is an international mentorship group with a focus on helping more women become active participants and leaders in the Python open-source community. Its mission is to promote, educate and advance a diverse Python community through outreach, education, conferences, events, and social gatherings. PyLadies also aims to provide a friendly support network for women and a bridge to the larger Python world.