The latest articles on DEV Community by forgestack (@forgestack_6). https://dev.to/forgestack_6 https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F3300564%2F609802b4-df92-4a27-9c90-a774730e4c51.png https://dev.to/forgestack_6 en forgestack Fri, 27 Jun 2025 13:55:59 +0000 https://dev.to/forgestack_6/why-your-next-great-developer-isnt-on-linkedin-3n32 https://dev.to/forgestack_6/why-your-next-great-developer-isnt-on-linkedin-3n32 <blockquote> <p>The best developers aren’t always the ones with the loudest profiles.</p> <p>Some are buried under rejections.<br> Some are stuck without referrals.<br> Some just need someone to take a chance.</p> </blockquote> <p>💡 Enter Forgestack.</p> <p>We're building a platform to:</p> <ul> <li>Surface <strong>overlooked developer talent</strong> </li> <li>Help companies discover <strong>motivated, diverse devs</strong> </li> <li>Create a <strong>more human hiring experience</strong> </li> </ul> <p>🧠 Why It Matters:</p> <ul> <li>Traditional hiring filters out too many hungry, self-taught, or non-traditional devs.</li> <li>Companies miss out on fresh ideas and loyal team members.</li> <li>Junior devs burn out — not because they can't do the work, but because no one gives them a shot.</li> </ul> <p>🚀 Let’s Change That.</p> <p>If you're a:</p> <ul> <li>Company that believes in <strong>hiring for potential</strong> </li> <li>Dev team that wants to give back</li> <li>Tech leader looking for talent that sticks</li> </ul> <p>We’d love to work with you.</p> <p>💬 DM @forgestack or comment below to talk partnerships</p> forgestack Fri, 27 Jun 2025 13:49:13 +0000 https://dev.to/forgestack_6/why-we-built-forgestack-and-why-you-might-need-it-2n0g https://dev.to/forgestack_6/why-we-built-forgestack-and-why-you-might-need-it-2n0g <blockquote> <p>There are too many great developers being ignored.<br> Not because they’re not skilled. Not because they don’t try.<br> But because they’re missing support, visibility, and the right connections.</p> <p>I’ve spoken to devs who sent out 100+ applications with no replies.<br> I’ve seen junior developers give up too early.<br> I’ve been there too.</p> </blockquote> <p>🎯 That’s why I started <strong>Forgestack</strong>.</p> <p>It’s a platform built for:</p> <ul> <li>Developers struggling to get hired</li> <li>Developers looking for real-world support</li> <li>Companies who believe in giving devs a real shot</li> </ul> <p>🔧 What we’re offering:</p> <ul> <li>Job matching with companies that <em>actually</em> hire</li> <li>CV reviews, mock interviews &amp; mentorship</li> <li>A dev-first community to grow, learn, and get seen</li> </ul> <p>💬 Want in?</p> <p>Join our early community, give feedback, or just vibe with other devs figuring it out.</p> <p>🔗 <a href="https://discord.gg/Rfd3y7NP" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://discord.gg/Rfd3y7NP</a><br> 📱 Follow @forgestack36138 on Twitter for updates</p> <p>Let’s build a better path for developers — together. 💙</p>