Hashnode
Focus: markdown and publishing. Shares blogging and developers with DEV Community. A web app, not a community. Freemium (DEV Community: Free). Same 4.5 rating.
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Community
DEV Community
A free, friendly community where developers write, share and learn.
Rating
4.5 / 5
Pricing
Free
Difficulty
Beginner
Works on
Web, iOS, Android
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What is DEV Community?
DEV Community (dev.to) is a free platform where software developers publish articles, tutorials and project write-ups, follow tags and discuss ideas in the comments. It runs on the open source Forem software, and makers often use it to share what they have built with a large technical audience.
Pros: what DEV Community does well
- Free to read and publish
- Large developer audience
- Welcoming community norms
Cons: where it falls short
- Post quality varies a lot
- Popular tags are crowded
Who DEV Community is for
Developers who want to learn from peers or build an audience by writing about their work.
Who can skip it
Writers looking for a fully independent blog on their own domain.
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