Be Part of a Larger Group – Meeting People at User Groups and Meetups
The power of community participation is not an abstract one where our careers magically start growing just because we spend time with people we already know. You must actively look for and engage with peers, and reach out to a larger group. That is when the benefits of community participation kick in and help you to advance your career. This chapter will discuss some of the most vibrant and accessible communities for you to engage with in your area of interest.
In the chapter, we discuss user group meetings as places where real developers meet. We will expand on how to find a community near you, how to make the most of your participation, the benefits of getting involved, how to deepen your participation, and the results you can expect from attending user group meetings.
We’ll discuss these main topics in the chapter:
- Where real developers meet
- Finding a community near you
- Making...
