web dev modulette communities
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Level 6 - ModuletteBeing Part of an Community
News Flash!• You can’t do this alone
• I don’t care how much you hate people
• At some point you’ll need them to help you
• They won’t help you if they don’t know who you are
Communities come in different shapes and sizes
• Traditionally Forums were your go to for community elements
• They still have their place but have often been superseded by more up to date social networks Other forums are
available
Becoming part of a community
• Networks are made of people– What part do
you play?– What part
could you play?
• How could you benefit?
Be part of the communities of the games that you play
• Companies often recruit from the people who give back
• Especially true of anything with an on-line aspect e.g. MMOS
Anything you can do to make yourself seen and heard by a company do
it…
• Find the right groups for you
• Engage in discussions
• Even a Like can get you noticed / encourage others
Facebook Communities
• Increasingly groups on Facebook are used to organise all manner of things
• Ask subject specialists what group’s their members of
• Look for local event groups / hubs
• Think about your voice online
– Who do you interact with
– What do you promote
• Take some time to understand how a community works
• Don’t be afraid to join in discussions
• Play your part – it will pay off in the end
Communities usually require a buy in…
• They are multi way conversations
• Reddit users build karma through commenting & posting
• Tweeting and Interacting will gain you followers on twitter – as will following
• Don’t just be a lurker on forums
Physical Communities• Is there a hub or networking local to you?
If there isn’t anything nearby?
• Start something
– Find a Venue– Publicise the event• Facebook / Twitter / Forums etc
• Don’t give up if your first one is a massive success– Stay at it
Taking part in events – Games Jams
• What else could you be taking part in?– How can you use these to your advantage?• Promotion• Portfolio• Skills• Networking
It goes without saying you should be attending this =D
Giving Back – What else could you be doing?
Raise your profile as an individual
Build your CV
Interact with interesting people
Inspire the next generation of game devs
Help fundraise for worthy causes