# Join the Viam community

Viam’s software platform makes it easier than ever before to turn great ideas into production-ready smart machines. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, the Viam Community is a great place to share, learn, and collaborate on projects both big and small. Join us on [Discord](https://discord.gg/viam), attend in-person and virtual [events](/content/resources/community#events/index.html), and contribute to our open source ecosystem.

We can’t wait to see what you build.

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Connect with and learn from other smart machine enthusiasts, receive support from our team, and be the first to hear about Viam news and events.

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### #ask-us-forum

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### #built-on-viam

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### #announcements

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