[md1348]

Do you have tips on building a network? As an introverted developer at a non-tech company in a third-string city, I find few in-person opportunities to talk shop with thoughtful programmers. When it comes to the internet, I feel like I don't have anything valuable to add to the conversation.

[playing_colours]

If you have motivation and time, find a niche, a project you are interested to dig into. Spend a month on learning about it, write some code. Then contact OSS contributors working in that area, show interest to learn and contribute. It may work. Good lick!

[bravetraveler]

I'm the kind of person that physically churns at the idea of networking, but realize I benefited from it

My suggestion: keep unusual avenues open. I got my start through a game - Counter Strike

I met the right person who worked at the right place/knew my interests

[p1esk]

In that case, building things might be a better idea than building a network. Build something, put it on GH, post it here as ShowHN. If you’re a good developer people will notice.

[mech422]

any users groups or maker spaces around you could try ?