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Discussion on: Why Community is Important for Developers

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Scott Simontis

One of my favorite philosophers, Epictetus said that "Even people who love you, will not necessarily agree with your ideas, understand you, or share your enthusiasms. Grow up! Who cares what other people think about you!" And I think it is a key thing to remember when writing for the sometimes frightening world of the Internets.

This community has been instrumental in my development as a programmer, but I feel like someone's gains from a community is directly proportional to their involvement within the community. I encourage everyone to write articles and get involved in discussions! I have also started mentoring other developers and it has been the most rewarding experience thusfar.