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Join a decentralized network where meaningful relationships start offline. Small curated meetups in your city, focused on growth, not networking events.
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Community ID
DEV-0842
Member
Alex Chen
Frontend Engineer
City
Seattle
Joined
Oct 2023
Reputation750
Next Meetup
Saturday, 10:00 AM
The process
How betterdev works
We handle the logistics so you can focus on making genuine connections with other engineers in your area.
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Walk + Coffee
Meet up on a Saturday morning for light exercise, grabbing coffee, and having stress-free, engaging conversations.
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Build & Grow
Form lasting relationships, learn from peers, discover opportunities, and increase your community reputation score over time.
Why join us
Designed for engineers who hate traditional networking.
We built betterdev to be the antithesis of awkward conferences and noisy online forums. It's about high-signal, low-stress interactions.
Read our community manifestoSmall, Curated Groups
Meetups are capped at 6–10 people. We algorithmically match you with peers to ensure relevant and engaging conversations.
Designed for Introverts
No standing around awkwardly with a name tag. Structured walking and coffee makes breaking the ice natural and effortless.
Real Conversations
Escape the noise of Twitter and LinkedIn. Discuss technical challenges, career progression, and side projects in person.
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Get a unique Community ID. Earn reputation points for attending, organizing, and helping others in your local network.
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The betterdev network is growing. Engineers from top tech hubs are already claiming their IDs and organizing local walks.
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