Becoming a Public Squad
Introduction to Public Squads
Building a developer community is tough. That’s why we built daily.dev Squads—to make it easier to create a thriving developer community from day one. With Public Squads, you can start building your community while tapping into the global daily.dev ecosystem, where developers are already active and engaged.
Public Squads are the best way to feature your content and gain organic exposure on daily.dev. These Squads are open to everyone and discoverable in the Squads Directory. They help you connect with developers who share your interests, making it easier to create a vibrant, active community.
Key Features of Public Squads
What makes Public Squads special?
✨ Discoverability: Public Squads are integrated into the daily.dev ecosystem, making them visible to a global network of developers already active on the platform.
✨ High Engagement: Developers on daily.dev are engaged and ready to talk, so you won’t have to struggle to keep conversations alive. Public Squads foster meaningful interactions and discussions.
✨ Content Curation: As a Squad leader, you can curate articles, tutorials, and videos that resonate with your community, keeping members engaged and informed.
✨ Immediate Visibility: There’s no longer a need for manual review to become a public Squad. Simply set your Squad to Public during creation, and you're good to go.
✨ Community Interaction: Public Squads allow for open engagement, and by default, all members can post (with admin approval required) and invite others to join.
✨ Reporting and Moderation: Admins and moderators of a Squad get various tools to ensure the community stays safe and healthy.
Benefits of Being a Public Squad
- Increased Visibility: Public Squads appear in the directory, where developers can browse by categories such as Languages, Mobile, AI, and more.
- Community Engagement: Public Squads can foster larger, more interactive communities by welcoming new members.
- Recognition: Public Squads are marked with a "Public Squad" badge, enhancing their credibility. Key stats such as views, upvotes, and posts are displayed at the top of the Squad page.
How to Choose Your Category
When creating a Public Squad, selecting the right category ensures your Squad reaches the most relevant audience. Here's an overview of the available categories:
| Category | Criteria | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Featured | Editor’s choice for high-quality, active Squads with exceptional content and engagement. | Best-in-class Squads curated by daily.dev. |
| Languages | Squads focused on specific programming languages. | JavaScript, Python, Rust. |
| Web | Squads related to web development, including front-end and back-end topics. | React, Tailwind, Node.js. |
| Mobile | Squads focusing on mobile app development and related frameworks. | Flutter, Swift, Kotlin. |
| DevOps & Cloud | Communities for DevOps practices, cloud platforms, and CI/CD tools. | Kubernetes, AWS, Terraform. |
| AI | Squads dedicated to artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science. | OpenAI, TensorFlow, GPT Models. |
| Games | Communities around game development, engines, and design. | Unity, Unreal Engine, Indie Game Design. |
| DevTools | Squads created by or for developer tools and platforms. | GitHub Actions, Postman, Sentry. |
| Career | Topics around career growth, leadership, and developer mentorship. | Job search tips, transitioning to management. |
| Open Source | Squads focusing on contributions to open source projects and repositories. | Maintainers, OSS best practices, Git. |
| DevRel | Squads about developer relations and building developer communities. | Community management, advocacy strategies. |
| Fun | For anything else—lighthearted topics, memes, or general developer interests. | Programming jokes, off-topic discussions. |
Choosing the most relevant category makes your Squad easier to discover and helps you attract the right audience.
Tips for Success as a Public Squad
To maximize your impact as a Public Squad:
- Optimize Metadata: Add a compelling image, description, and title.
- Foster Engagement: Encourage discussions and participation among members.
- Post High-Quality Content: Regular, meaningful posts increase visibility and credibility.
- Grow Your Community: Invite members and promote your Squad in relevant channels.
Public Status is Revocable: Non-compliance with content guidelines or misuse of the platform may result in losing Public status. Use this privilege responsibly.
With Public Squads, you get a head start in building a thriving developer community. Let’s build some amazing communities together! 🚀