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The micro:bit community is already spread across the world, building cool things with micro:bits and building the software that runs on them. Many micro:bit hardware and software resources are openly licensed, and we want to encourage and support contributions from anyone interested.
The micro:bit community is spread across the world, building cool things with micro:bits and writing the software that runs on them. Many micro:bit hardware and software resources are openly licensed, and we encourage and support contributions from anyone.

If you'd like to be part of the world-wide micro:bit developer community, then there are a couple of ways you can do this.
If you'd like to be part of the world-wide micro:bit developer community, here's how to get started:

## Subscribe to the DAL, Editors and Devices newsletter

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[Slack](https://slack.com) is a messaging service that allows teams and communities to connect online. It's a brilliant tool for live collaboration and the place to be for current micro:bit chatter!

Please note that Slack complements, but does not replace [micro:bit help & support](http://support.microbit.org, where you can search for help and ask the team questions.
Note: For technical support you should use [micro:bit help & support](http://support.microbit.org), where you can search for answers and raise tickets to ask the team questions. Slack complements, but does not replace, this portal.

Slack operate their own [privacy policy](https://slack.com/privacy-policy), so make sure you have read and you agree with this before signing up.
Slack operate their own [privacy policy](https://slack.com/privacy-policy), make sure you have read and agreed with this before signing up.

If you'd like to join the slack channel, please fill in the form below. This form collects your email address and system metadata, in accordance with the [privacy policy of Freshdesk](https://www.freshworks.com/privacy/) our support system. We only use this to process an invite to Slack. after which the ticket is closed off and archived. If you wish, you can always [deactivate your slack account at a later date.](https://get.slack.help/hc/en-us/articles/203953146-Deactivate-your-Slack-account)Freshdesk is currently working on the ability to [remove your own data.](https://support.freshdesk.com/support/discussions/topics/14331?page=1). In the meantime, please notify <a href="mailto:help@microbit.org">help@microbit.org</a> if you wish to have your email address removed from the Freshdesk system
If you'd like to join the slack channel, please fill in the form below. This form collects your email address and system metadata, in accordance with the [privacy policy of Freshdesk](https://www.freshworks.com/privacy/) our support system. We only use this to process an invite to Slack, after which the ticket is closed and archived. If you wish, you can always [deactivate your slack account at a later date.](https://get.slack.help/hc/en-us/articles/203953146-Deactivate-your-Slack-account).

Freshdesk is currently working on the ability to [remove your own data.](https://support.freshdesk.com/support/discussions/topics/14331?page=1). In the meantime, please notify <a href="mailto:help@microbit.org">help@microbit.org</a> if you wish to have your email address removed from the Freshdesk system.

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## Other channels and communities

In addition to the Foundation's own channels of communication, there are many other online communities of support.
In addition to the Foundation's own channels, there are other communities for support and discussion:

- [MakeCode micro:bit forum](https://forum.makecode.com/c/microbit/11) Connect with the MakeCode team for more technical details regarding developing micro:bit extensions or working on the MakeCode editor.

- [Mu Gitter](https://gitter.im/mu-editor) Gitter chat is similar to Slack and aimed at developers using [Mu](https://codewith.mu/)

- [/r/microbit](https://www.reddit.com/r/microbit) A reddit discussion on micro:bit