Are there AI coding communities I can join?
Quick Answer
Yes, many. Discord servers for specific tools (Lovable, Cursor), Twitter/X builder communities, and local meetups are the most active. Online communities are often more helpful than local ones for technical questions.
Full Explanation
Communities are one of the most underrated resources for learning. Here's where to find your people:
Tool-specific communities (most immediately helpful):
- Lovable Discord: Active community, people share projects and help troubleshoot
- Cursor Discord/forum: More technical, but very helpful for specific issues
- Vercel/v0 Discord: Good for Next.js and v0-related questions
- Supabase Discord: Excellent for database and backend questions
Broader builder communities:
- Indie Hackers: Forum for people building products, strong culture of sharing
- Twitter/X builder community: Follow @levelsio, @marc_louvion, and others building in public
- r/SideProject, r/startups on Reddit: Mixed quality but good for validation and feedback
- Hacker News: Higher barrier but very knowledgeable community
AI-focused communities:
- AI-first builder communities forming around new tools
- Twitter spaces and podcasts dedicated to AI development
- Various Discord servers for specific AI tools and frameworks
Australian-specific:
- Aussie Founders Discord/Slack communities
- Silicon Beach Australia
- Startup Victoria events and online groups
Tips for getting value from communities:
1. Lurk first: Understand the culture and common questions before posting 2. Search before asking: Most beginner questions have been answered 3. Give back: Help others when you can, even with simple things 4. Build in public: Share your progress; people love following journeys
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