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Dev tools · January 2, 2017

dev.to

Where programmers share ideas and help each other grow

dev.to launched on January 2, 2017 with 367 votes, #40 of 3,671 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 9 years on.

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In plain words

dev.to is a community platform where software developers share articles, ask questions, and exchange knowledge. It serves programmers of all experience levels who want to learn from peers, discover new ideas, and contribute to discussions about technology. The platform stands out as a collaborative space focused on practical development topics and peer-to-peer learning rather than formal instruction.

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A space to discuss and keep up software development and manage your software career

We're a place where coders share, stay up-to-date and grow their careers. Structured content in, reliable answers out. Build something that needs an answer it can't afford to getfrom dev.to

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