Create a networking guide for Programmers#1399
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Hey @chhaviluthra08,
Thanks for the PR! ✨
There are a couple of things here:
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For the SVG, we're using dark pink for all our SVGs. The hex is
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I think what @BekahHW means here that you need to write the content, based on the prompts that she gave. For example:
Introversion and Networking: Tips for introverted programmers.
You can write tips for introverted programmers to do networking. You can make this a new subsection. This applies to all points here.
So, the issue #1164 is basically is to create a comprehensive guide of networking for programmers.
Please let us know if you have any questions.
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Hey @adiati98, I will change the svg right away and update the content. |
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This is off to a good start. I'd like to see it developed more. Give tips for accomplishing tasks that you list. Go deeper into what the reader might not know. Look at our existing resources on the site, on https://vc-community-docs.netlify.app/docs/, or on our YouTube channel and add those for more depth.
Looking forward to the updates!
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| ##### Online Communities: |
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Don't skip heading levels. If the one before is an h2 (##), an h3 (###) should follow.
| ## Understanding the Networking Landscape | |
| ##### Online Communities: | |
| ## Understanding the Networking Landscape | |
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| Online communities range from small, focused groups to large, global networks. Each offers unique advantages: |
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It's worth mentioning how to learn more about virtual communities to see if they're a good fit. Look at their sites, what they do, their code of conduct if they have one, etc.
| - Research the event agenda and attendees beforehand to identify who you’d like to connect with. | ||
| - Prepare a few talking points or questions to ease introductions. | ||
| - Balance listening and sharing — meaningful conversations often lead to follow-up opportunities. | ||
| - After the event, follow up with new contacts to strengthen the connection and keep the conversation going. |
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How will you facilitate follow-up? Will you hand out business cards, connect on LinkedIn? Should you update your site or LI if you're going to refer people there?
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@BekahHW I will work on these changes and get back to you. |
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@BekahHW I've made a few more changes, kindly check them out and let me know :)) |
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@chhaviluthra08 I'm still not seeing this comment integrated: #1399 (review) |
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@BekahHW I have expanded it furthur keeping in mind all the changes that were requested. |
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I left a couple of comments here. 🙂
| Online communities range from small, focused groups to large, global networks. Each offers unique advantages: | ||
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| - Small groups often provide deeper, more personal interactions and mentorship opportunities. For example, [Virtual Coffee’s Coffee Table Groups](https://vc-community-docs.netlify.app/docs/coffee-table-groups) offer consistent spaces for conversation and accountability. | ||
| - Larger communities expose you to diverse perspectives and potential collaborators. Look into open source groups like [EddieHub](https://github.com/EddieHubCommunity) or [MLH](https://mlh.io/). |
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EddieHub Community is closed since last year. You can find Eddie's announcement here: https://x.com/eddiejaoude/status/1843659414185669051.
Therefore, I think it's better to mention other communities that are still active here.
Also, not everyone knows what MLH is. So, let's use the name: Major League Hacking (MLH).
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@chhaviluthra08 do you know any other community than EddieHub? EddieHub Community has been closed since last year, as I mentioned here. I think if folks read this and would love to join this community, they would point to this fact. We might then to update this.
You can mention Virtual Coffee here, as we are global network (developers of all levels from around the world).
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| Online communities range from small, focused groups to large, global networks. Each offers unique advantages: | ||
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| - Small groups often provide deeper, more personal interactions and mentorship opportunities. For example, [Virtual Coffee’s Coffee Table Groups](https://vc-community-docs.netlify.app/docs/coffee-table-groups) offer consistent spaces for conversation and accountability. |
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Not sure if what @BekahHW means here is to mention a community's initiatives like VC's Coffee Table Group or small, focused ccommunities in general, like WriteTech Hub, Testers Connect, etc.
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Shall i mention both, the community's initiative and focused communities? @adiati98
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@chhaviluthra08 these are only some examples. Feel free to mention other communities in your knowledge. 🙂
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Hi @chhaviluthra08, Sorry for the super late response! I'm quite occupied this week. Let me take a closer look by next week. Thanks so much for your patience. ✨ |
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Hi @chhaviluthra08,
I've left some reviews here for you to address.
My suggestion is please reread your writing as if you need the information from the article and you're reading this article for the first time.
Then, ask yourself:
- If you learn something new from it
- Do you get enough info to get you started
- Are the provided examples accurate (such as whether the communities are exist, the events are related to the topic, no broken links, etc.)
- What other info that you'd like to see that's not available yet in this article
That way, you can elaborate the prompts given in the issue. Hope this helps! ✨
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| - Small, focused groups — such as [Virtual Coffee’s Coffee Table Groups](https://vc-community-docs.netlify.app/docs/coffee-table-groups), [WriteTech Hub](#), or [Testers Connect](#) — often provide consistent, supportive spaces for collaboration and growth. | ||
| - Larger, open communities like [EddieHub](https://github.com/EddieHubCommunity) or [Major League Hacking](https://mlh.io/) offer opportunities to connect with a wide range of developers globally. |
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I believe I've mentioned in #1399 (comment) that EddieHub community is no longer exist. Can you please search for another big, active community as an example?
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| Online communities range from small, focused groups to large, global networks. Each offers unique advantages: | ||
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| - Small, focused groups — such as [Virtual Coffee’s Coffee Table Groups](https://vc-community-docs.netlify.app/docs/coffee-table-groups), [WriteTech Hub](#), or [Testers Connect](#) — often provide consistent, supportive spaces for collaboration and growth. |
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- Based on the prompt:
- **Online Communities**: Small groups (like VC) to large communities, I believe what @BekahHW meant here is to mention small online communities such as VC. Coffee Table Group is a group within VC, so I don't think it's belong here. - Please provide link to the communities.
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| - Small, focused groups — such as [Virtual Coffee’s Coffee Table Groups](https://vc-community-docs.netlify.app/docs/coffee-table-groups), [WriteTech Hub](#), or [Testers Connect](#) — often provide consistent, supportive spaces for collaboration and growth. | ||
| - Larger, open communities like [EddieHub](https://github.com/EddieHubCommunity) or [Major League Hacking](https://mlh.io/) offer opportunities to connect with a wide range of developers globally. | ||
| - Before joining, spend a little time exploring: read their mission, check out discussions, and see if the tone matches what you’re looking for. |
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We can combine this with the pro tip.
| - Before joining, spend a little time exploring: read their mission, check out discussions, and see if the tone matches what you’re looking for. | |
| - Before joining, spend a little time exploring: Visit their site, read their mission and what they do, check out the discussions, and review their Code of Conduct (if they have one). This helps ensure the community aligns with your values, interests, and preferred interaction style. |
| > 🪄 **Pro Tip:** Start small. Attend a single call, comment on a post, or answer a question. Small acts of engagement build comfort and visibility over time. | ||
| > It’s also worth taking time to explore a community before committing. Visit their site, read what they do, and review their code of conduct (if they have one). This helps ensure the space aligns with your values, interests, and preferred interaction style. | ||
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| ### Events, Meetups, and Conferences: |
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Let's remove the punctuation because this is a title.
| ### Events, Meetups, and Conferences: | |
| ### Events, Meetups, and Conferences |
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| - Share updates about your projects, achievements, and learning journey. | ||
| - Engage meaningfully with others’ posts through comments or thoughtful questions. | ||
| - Join spaces like Virtual Coffee, Dev.to, or Hashnode if you enjoy written discussions, or Discord/Slack groups like EddieHub for real-time chat. These are great entry points for early-career devs. |
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I don't think this reflects social media networking. You might want to find another example of engaging on social media.
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| ## Overcoming Challenges | ||
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| ### Introversion and Networking: |
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| ### Introversion and Networking |
| - **Prepare gentle openers** — questions like _“What project are you working on?”_ can spark meaningful conversations. | ||
| - **Follow up 1:1** — introverts often shine in direct, personal exchanges. | ||
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| ### Diversity in Networking: |
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I think we can remove this.
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| ## Conclusion | ||
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| Successful networking in the tech world is less about quantity and more about building authentic, lasting relationships. |
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| Successful networking in the tech world is less about quantity and more about building authentic, lasting relationships. | |
| Successful networking in the tech world is less about quantity and more about building authentic, lasting relationships. To achive that, you want to: |
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I have made the necessary changes, please review them :) |
Co-authored-by: Ayu Adiati <45172775+adiati98@users.noreply.github.com>
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| ## Introduction | ||
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| Networking is often portrayed as crowded meetups, constant small talk, or extroverted energy—which can feel intimidating if you’re introverted. But being introverted doesn’t mean you can’t build strong professional connections. It just means you might approach it differently. |
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I feel a bit like this is a "Networking Guide for Introverts." I think that's ok if we take it in that direction, but it needs to be clear from the title.
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| Professional gatherings remain one of the most powerful ways to expand your network. | ||
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| - Research the event agenda and attendees. For example, Attendees might be technical writers, or the event might be related to technical writing. If you're someone interested in technical writing, you might have a chance to connect with technical writers. |
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| - Research the event agenda and attendees. For example, Attendees might be technical writers, or the event might be related to technical writing. If you're someone interested in technical writing, you might have a chance to connect with technical writers. | |
| - Research the event agenda and attendees. For example, attendees might be for technical writers, so if you're someone interested in technical writing, this is an opportunity to ask questions, learn, and make valuable connections. |
| - End with an opening for the other person to respond, such as a question. | ||
| - For example: “Hi, I’m a frontend developer currently working with React and accessibility-focused UI. I’ve been enjoying contributing to open source communities and learning how to build more inclusive user experiences. What kind of projects are you working on right now?” | ||
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| ### Active Listening |
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never split the difference is a great resource to recommend here.
| - Send a brief note within 24–48 hours of meeting. | ||
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| “Hi [Name], it was great talking about open source at [event]! Your perspective on [subject] was exactly what I needed to hear. You mentioned a specific repo/article that goes deeper into this. Would you mind sharing that link? I’d also love to keep the conversation going over coffee chat sometime. Are you open to a 30-minute chat next week?” |
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| “Hi [Name], it was great talking about open source at [event]! Your perspective on [subject] was exactly what I needed to hear. You mentioned a specific repo/article that goes deeper into this. Would you mind sharing that link? I’d also love to keep the conversation going over coffee chat sometime. Are you open to a 30-minute chat next week?” | |
| “Hi {Name}, it was great talking about open source at {event}! Your perspective on {subject} was exactly what I needed to hear. You mentioned {a specific repo/article} that goes deeper into this. Would you mind sharing that link? I’d also love to keep the conversation going over coffee chat sometime. Are you open to a 30-minute chat next week?” |
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| - Offer introductions when you can (“You two both work in data visualization — you should connect!”). | ||
| - Share what you’re learning. A short blog post or GitHub repo link can help others while building your reputation. | ||
| - Celebrate their wins publicly — a small “Congrats!” comment goes a long way. |
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| - Celebrate their wins publicly — a small “Congrats!” comment goes a long way. | |
| - Celebrate your network's wins publicly. A small “Congrats!” comment goes a long way. |
| - Share what you’re learning. A short blog post or GitHub repo link can help others while building your reputation. | ||
| - Celebrate their wins publicly — a small “Congrats!” comment goes a long way. | ||
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| > 🌱 **Bonus:** If you enjoy sharing knowledge, consider contributing to [Virtual Coffee’s Community Writer program](https://vc-community-docs.netlify.app/docs/community-writer) to help others while expanding your network. |
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this is not a thing, but I always hoped it would be lol
| - Mention specific takeaways so your note feels genuine. | ||
| - Share your portfolio or GitHub link if relevant, but make sure it reflects your current work. | ||
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| > 🎥 **Try this:** Attend interactive events such as Coffees (https://vc-community-docs.netlify.app/docs/coffees/) and joining Coffee Table Groups (https://vc-community-docs.netlify.app/docs/coffee-table-groups/). It’s an easy way to meet devs and start conversations online. |
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Instead of linking to the community docs, let's link to the virtualcoffee.io site pages for these.
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This PR introduces a hero image for the Networking Guide for Programmers page.
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Added new SVG illustration NetworkingGuide.svg in public/assets/svg/.
Updated UndrawIllustration.tsx to include the aspect ratio entry for NetworkingGuide.
Updated networking-guide.mdx to render the hero illustration at the top of the page.
Hi @meg-gutshall @BekahHW I would like to know where the changes I've made and this pr is acceptable or not.
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Why?
The Networking Guide needed a hero illustration for consistency with other developer tips pages and to improve visual appeal.
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