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Harshit Dugar
Harshit Dugar

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Social media apps as a Developer

It this article I have listed some best social media websites which I use as a developer and everyone should use .

1.) Reddit

Reddit is a network of communities where people can dive into their interests, hobbies and passions. There's a community for whatever you're interested in.

2.) Slack

Slack is a messaging app for business that connects people to the information they need. By bringing people together to work as one unified team, Slack transforms the way organizations communicate.

3.) Twitch

Twitch is the world's leading live streaming platform for gamers and the things we love. Watch and chat now with millions of other fans from around the world. But it is also very useful if you are a developer as many communities conduct their workshops here.

4.) Discord

Discord is the easiest way to talk over voice, video, and text. Talk, chat, hang out, and stay close with your friends and developer communities.

5.) Meetup

Find groups that host online or in person events and meet people in your local community who share your interests.
Many developer communities host their events on meetup.

6.) Gitter

Gitter is a chat and networking platform that helps to manage, grow and connect communities through messaging, content and discovery.

7.) Stack overflow

As a Developer who don't know about stack overflow.
Stack Overflow is the largest, most trusted online community for developers to learn, share​ ​their programming ​knowledge, and build their careers.

8.) Twitter

As a developer it is the best platform to increase your networking and showcase your skills.

9.) Linkedin

LinkedIn is an online platform that connects the world's professionals. A complete LinkedIn profile will summarize your professional experience to your connections, current and future employers, and recruiters. Through your profile, you can showcase your professional life, milestones, skills and interests.

All these social websites are great to use as a developer as you get informed by new events and technologies regularly .

Some websites also send newsletters in a weekly basis.

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Charles Jordan

As a developer, creating social media apps involves designing platforms where users can connect, share content, and interact. Key features include user profiles, messaging, content sharing (photos, videos, text), and notifications. Developers focus on user experience, security, scalability, and integration with other services (e.g., payment gateways, external APIs). Popular frameworks and languages for development include React Native, Flutter, Java, and Swift.

And a followers app for social media helps users manage and track their followers on platforms like Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Features often include follower analytics, growth tracking, identifying unfollow, engagement metrics, and insights into follower demographics. These apps help users understand their audience, improve engagement strategies, and grow their social media presence effectively.

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Daniel Smith

Fantastic blog post! As a part of a social media app development company, I truly resonate with the points mentioned. The innovation in features and focus on user experience are crucial for success. It's exciting to see how advanced technologies like AI and AR/VR are shaping the future of social media apps. Keep up the great work!