Announcing Volvox: Building a Better Developer Community
Today marks the official launch of Volvox - a new kind of software development company that combines professional product development with a commitment to education, open source, and community. Join us on Discord!
Almost six years ago in 2020, Volvox was born from a simple idea: what if we could build great software while simultaneously fostering the next generation of developers? Today, I'm proud to share our journey and vision with the world.
More Than a Dev Shop
Volvox is more than another dev shop. We're a community where experienced developers mentor aspiring programmers through real-world open source projects. Every line of code we write serves dual purposes - delivering value to the people who use our products and providing learning opportunities for our community members.
Learning by Building
Our mentorship program pairs seasoned developers with those beginning their journey. Mentees contribute to actual production codebases, learning industry best practices, modern tooling, and collaborative development workflows. It's learning by doing, with expert guidance every step of the way.
Join Our Community on Discord
Learning to code can feel isolating, especially when you're stuck on a problem at 2 AM. That's why we've launched our official Discord server - a space where the Volvox community can connect, collaborate, and support each other in real-time.
Dedicated Channels for Every Need
Our Discord server features dedicated channels for different topics: general discussion, code help, project showcases, career advice, and more. Mentors are active throughout the day, ready to help troubleshoot issues, review code, or discuss best practices.
More Than Work
But it's not all work. We also have channels for celebrating wins, sharing memes, and hanging out with fellow developers. Building a supportive community means creating space for both learning and connection.
Get Started Today
Whether you're considering joining our mentorship program, contributing to our open source projects, or want to chat with like-minded developers, we'd love to have you. Join us at discord.gg/8ahXACdamN(opens in new tab) and introduce yourself!
We believe the best way to learn programming is by building real things that matter. Welcome to Volvox - where we build, learn, and grow together.