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Scrimba Community & Events

Scrimba's community runs on Discord: over 55,000 members, often 1,000+ online at once. Free accounts get #general, #help, #resources and #job-board. Pro adds the code review, study group, career and Town Hall channels. Post a specific question in #help and someone answers faster than any comment section under a random video ever would.

Confirmed with a Pro account inside the three courses quoted below, September 2026.

Who this is for​

Pro subscribers, and prospects deciding whether Pro is worth it, who want code reviews, study groups, live events and job leads in one place.

Discord Overview​

The Scrimba Discord is the hub for community interaction, and the instructors say so inside the courses themselves. Bob Ziroll opens Learn React by saying the server "is available to all members free and pro." In Learn Next.js he is precise about the split: "although these specific help channels are dedicated for Scrimba Pro members, there are many other community channels in the Scrimba Discord server that you could ask questions in." In Advanced React, Bob points learners to the "today I did" and "I built this" channels for sharing finished projects.

Channels for Everyone​

  • #general, Introductions, casual conversation, and coding wins
  • #help, Get help with code problems from peers and mentors
  • #resources, Shared articles, tools, and learning materials
  • #job-board, Job postings and career opportunities shared by the community

Pro-Only Channels​

These channels are unlocked with a Scrimba Pro subscription:

  • #code-reviews, Submit your projects for peer feedback using the /review command
  • #study-groups, Find accountability partners and form learning groups
  • #pro-chat, Direct access to the Scrimba team and instructors
  • #career-support, Resume reviews, interview tips, and job search strategy

Weekly Events​

Town Hall (Every Tuesday)​

  • When: Tuesdays at 5pm GMT / 12pm EST
  • What: A live session where you can ask the Scrimba team anything, course questions, career advice, platform feedback
  • Who: Open to all Pro subscribers
  • Why attend: Direct access to the people building the platform; get insider tips on upcoming courses and features

Ask an Expert Sessions​

Industry professionals join the Discord to answer questions about specific topics. Past sessions have covered frontend architecture, job interviews, freelancing, and AI engineering.

Live-Coding Streams​

Scrimba team members host live-coding sessions where they build projects in real time. You can follow along, ask questions, and see how experienced developers think through problems.

Code Reviews: How They Work​

How to Submit​

  1. Complete a solo project in your career path
  2. Go to the #code-reviews channel in Discord
  3. Use the /review command and share your project link
  4. A peer or mentor will review your code and give feedback

What Reviewers Look For​

  • Code organization and readability
  • Proper use of semantic HTML
  • CSS best practices (naming, responsive design)
  • JavaScript patterns and performance
  • React component structure and state management

Why It Matters​

Code reviews simulate a real-world developer workflow. Most jobs require you to submit pull requests that colleagues review before merging. Practicing this on Scrimba prepares you for day-one on the job.

Next step: Once you finish a solo project, see portfolio projects that get you hired in 2026 before requesting your first review.

Study Groups​

Pro subscribers get access to organized study groups where you can:

  • Find accountability partners who are at the same stage in the curriculum
  • Set weekly goals and check in with your group
  • Pair program on challenging projects
  • Practice mock interviews with peers

Many Scrimba success stories mention study groups as a key factor. Having peers who hold you accountable dramatically increases completion rates.

Next step: See real Scrimba success stories for examples of learners who credit study groups for finishing.

The Scrimba Podcast​

Outside of Discord, the Scrimba Podcast features:

  • Success stories from Scrimba students who landed developer jobs
  • Career advice from hiring managers and senior developers
  • Industry insights on trends, tools, and the job market

Notable episodes include stories of career changers who went from no coding experience to employed developers in 3-6 months.

Tips for Getting the Most from the Community​

  1. Introduce yourself on day one. Post in #general with your background and goals. The community is welcoming and you'll get encouragement.
  2. Ask questions early and often. Don't spend hours stuck on a problem. Post in #help with what you've tried and where you're stuck.
  3. Review other people's code. You learn as much from reviewing as from being reviewed. Start giving feedback even as a beginner.
  4. Attend Town Hall regularly. The recurring time makes it easy to build into your routine.
  5. Form or join a study group. Find 2-3 people at your level and commit to weekly check-ins.

How to Join​

  1. Create a free Scrimba account (basic Discord access is included on the Free plan)
  2. Visit scrimba.com/discord (opens in a new tab) to get your invite link
  3. On Scrimba Pro, link your Scrimba account to Discord from your profile settings in the dashboard to unlock the Pro-only channels

If you hit an "Email is Already Registered" error during sign-up, your address is already tied to a Discord account: log in with that email, or register Discord with a different one. The linking and troubleshooting FAQs below cover the rest.

Join the Scrimba community

Basic Discord is free. Pro adds the code review, study group, and career channels plus weekly live events.

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