Discord
Discord is a communication platform designed for creating communities, primarily used by gamers, developers, and various interest groups. It offers text, voice, and video chat features organized into servers and channels, with support for bots, integrations, and rich media sharing. Originally focused on gaming, it has evolved into a versatile tool for team collaboration, social networking, and community management.
Developers should learn Discord for building and engaging with communities, such as open-source projects, tech support groups, or online learning environments. It's particularly useful for real-time collaboration, hosting developer meetups, and integrating with development tools via bots and webhooks. Discord's API also allows developers to create custom bots and applications to automate tasks or enhance server functionality.