Skool Communities - Software Engineering & AI Coding Tools
Research on Skool communities focused on proper software engineering, SDLC practices, and AI-assisted coding tools (December 2025).
Overview
Unlike the entrepreneurship-focused communities (AI Automation Society, AI Advantage), there is a distinct segment of Skool communities dedicated to professional software engineering, development practices, and AI-enhanced coding workflows. These communities serve developers and engineers looking to improve their craft, master SDLC, and leverage AI tools for productivity.
Primary Software Engineering Communities
1. Software Engineering (General Community)
URL: https://www.skool.com/software-engineering
Founder: Caleb Curry
Members: 483+ members
Cost: Free
Focus: General software engineering skills and career development
Community Features:
- General discussion and introductions
- Hiring and job opportunities posting
- Leaderboards for community engagement (30-day tracking)
- Classroom with coding courses
- 5 members online, 2 admins maintaining community
Notable Activity:
- Resume feedback thread: Direct assistance improving engineering resumes
- Hiring conversations: Senior engineers (8+ years experience) recruiting team members
- AI Engineer introductions: Members introducing AI engineering expertise (full-stack, computer vision, NLP, LLM fine-tuning)
- Career discussions: Conversations about resume strategy, FAANG hiring expectations, ATS optimization
Resume Feedback Example: Active thread where community members post 1-sentence role descriptions and receive targeted resume improvement suggestions focusing on impact vs. tools, quantified results, and job market expectations.
Best For: Software engineers seeking community support, career guidance, hiring opportunities, and peer feedback on resumes and technical challenges.
2. Coding the Future With AI
URL: https://www.skool.com/coding-the-future-with-ai
Founder: Tim Kitchens
Members: 1,100+ members
Cost: Free (transitioning to paid by end of 2024, early members keep free access)
Focus: Mastering AI throughout the entire development process
Community Philosophy:
“Where software developers of all levels come to master the use of AI throughout the entire development process 🤖. Whether you’re a beginner looking to learn faster ⚡ or an experienced engineer ready to accelerate your work 🚀, this is the place for you.”
Key Differentiator:
Focus on AI integration across all aspects of software development, not just coding—includes learning, building, and deployment processes.
Offerings:
- Group coaching calls for beginners AND experienced engineers (separate tracks)
- Tutorials on applying AI tools and techniques in development workflows
- Downloadable cheat sheets and productivity resources
- Community support for implementing AI throughout SDLC
Target Audience:
- Beginners wanting to learn faster using AI
- Experienced engineers wanting to accelerate development workflows
- Engineers at any skill level interested in AI-enhanced development
Community Status: Early-stage community (launched pre-2024), currently building before paid transition. Early members guaranteed free access indefinitely.
Best For: Developers specifically interested in integrating AI tools throughout the development lifecycle, not just coding assistance. Practical focus on productivity and acceleration.
3. Software Developer Academy
URL: https://www.skool.com/software-developer-academy-5620
Founder: Kenny Gunderman
Members: 26,700+ members (second largest engineering community)
Cost: Free
Focus: Career development and continuous learning for programmers
Community Mission:
“Empowering programmers in their professional and personal journeys. Dedicated to those passionate about coding and committed to continuous learning and growth.”
Key Goals for Members:
- Elevate your life through code
- Increase earning potential through programming skills
- Embark on fulfilling coding career
- Enhance your circle with driven, ambitious programmers
Community Composition:
- Beginners to seasoned professionals
- Diverse, dynamic environment
- Knowledge exchange and peer support focus
Community Health:
- 26,700 members (second largest after AI Automation Society)
- 48 online members at check-in
- 1 active admin
- Strong engagement and community culture
Best For: Programmers seeking career development, earning potential improvement, and community support from diverse skill levels. Broader scope than just AI tools.
4. Coding AI
URL: https://www.skool.com/testing-4713
Founder: John Gracey
Members: 100+ members (smaller, focused community)
Cost: Free
Focus: AI-assisted coding and development
Community Description:
“Welcome to the Coding AI Group. Learn how to code with AI or level up your coding skills with AI.”
Content & Resources:
- Shopify development courses (released multiple courses)
- Code-specific questions and answers
- Coding and AI news
- Polls and discussions
- Multiple discussion channels: “Code Questions”, “Coding and AI news”
Notable Activities:
- Course releases on Shopify development
- Job postings: React Native development for AI nonprofits
- Code architecture discussions
- Technical problem-solving
Community Focus:
Practical, hands-on learning about using AI in coding workflows and leveraging AI for development tasks.
Best For: Developers who want practical tutorials and guidance on using AI tools in coding, with focus on modern development frameworks (React, React Native, Shopify).
5. Dev Skool Community / Tech Interview Experts
URL: https://www.skool.com/tech-interview-experts
Focus: Technical interviews and level-up for engineers
Description: “ONLY FOR ENGINEERS that want to get to the next level! We have the strongest proof in the industry: ALL of our 50+ students inside Dev…”
Community Profile:
- Specialized focus on technical interviews
- Proven track record (50+ students)
- Exclusive membership (engineered for high-level engineers)
- Career advancement focus
Best For: Engineers specifically preparing for interviews at top companies or seeking significant career advancement. Results-oriented, smaller group.
Comparative Analysis
| Community | Members | Cost | Primary Focus | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developer Academy | 26,700+ | Free | Career development, earning potential, continuous learning | Broad programmer growth |
| Software Engineering | 483+ | Free | General engineering skills, career guidance, resume feedback | Community support, hiring |
| Coding the Future With AI | 1,100+ | Free (paid later) | AI throughout SDLC, accelerating development | AI-enhanced workflows |
| Coding AI | 100+ | Free | Practical AI coding, tutorials, modern frameworks | Hands-on AI coding skills |
| Dev Skool/Tech Interview Experts | 50+ | Unknown | Technical interviews, level-up | Interview prep, career jump |
AI Coding Tools & Practices Discussed
Based on community conversations and course offerings, these communities emphasize:
AI Tools Integration
- Using AI assistants throughout development (not just code generation)
- Prompt engineering for development tasks
- AI for learning and skill acceleration
- Testing and debugging with AI support
Development Lifecycle Coverage
- Requirements and planning with AI
- Architecture and design discussions
- Implementation and coding
- Testing and quality assurance
- Deployment and monitoring
Modern Development Stack
- React and React Native (mentioned frequently)
- Shopify development (dedicated courses)
- Full-stack development patterns
- Enterprise architecture
Key Differences from AI Automation Communities
AI Automation Society:
- Focus: Building AI automation agencies for clients
- Audience: Non-technical entrepreneurs
- Goal: Generate client revenue quickly
- Model: No-code, high-margin services
Software Engineering Communities:
- Focus: Professional development, career growth, technical excellence
- Audience: Engineers, developers, technical professionals
- Goal: Master craft, advance career, build better software
- Model: Continuous learning, best practices, SDLC mastery
Recommendations by Use Case
For SDLC & Development Practices
Primary: Software Developer Academy (26.7k members, broad community)
Secondary: Coding the Future With AI (specific AI focus across SDLC)
For AI-Assisted Coding Tools
Primary: Coding the Future With AI (dedicated to AI throughout development)
Secondary: Coding AI (practical tutorials on AI coding)
For Career Development & Hiring
Primary: Software Engineering (resume feedback, jobs, networking)
Secondary: Dev Skool/Tech Interview Experts (if interview prep focused)
For Continuous Learning & Community
Primary: Software Developer Academy (26.7k members, diverse skill levels)
Secondary: Software Engineering (smaller, direct feedback)
Community Engagement Examples
Resume & Career Feedback (Software Engineering)
Active thread where engineers post resumes and receive constructive feedback on:
- Listing impact vs. tools
- Quantifying results
- ATS optimization
- FAANG/startup expectations
AI Implementation (Coding the Future With AI)
- Group coaching calls (separate tracks for beginners and experienced)
- Tutorials on AI integration
- Cheat sheets for productivity
- Real-world implementation discussion
Technical Problem-Solving (Software Engineering)
- Job postings for React Native dev on AI projects
- Architecture discussions
- Framework-specific questions
- Enterprise problem-solving
Insights for Software Engineers
Market Gap
There’s a clear market gap between:
- AI Automation communities (200k+ members, business focus)
- Software Engineering communities (500-27k members, technical focus)
The engineering communities are significantly smaller but serve a different purpose: professional development vs. business entrepreneurship.
Growth Opportunity
- Coding the Future With AI is positioned well at 1.1k members
- Early stage, free access guarantee creates lock-in
- Specific AI + SDLC focus is underserved niche
- Likely to grow as AI becomes standard in development workflows
Community Quality
- Smaller engineering communities show higher quality discussions
- More technical depth than automation communities
- Direct feedback and mentorship available
- Career-focused conversations
Getting Started
Join Free Communities
- Software Developer Academy (broadest, 26.7k members)
- Coding the Future With AI (AI-specific, free access guaranteed)
- Software Engineering (smaller, direct feedback)
- Coding AI (practical tutorials)
Finding Communities
- Visit https://www.skool.com
- Search “Software Engineering” or “Coding AI”
- Filter by “Tech” category
- Look for communities with active admins and recent posts
Participation Tips
- Introduce yourself professionally
- Share your focus (SDLC, AI tools, career goals)
- Engage in technical discussions
- Contribute resume feedback to others
- Ask specific questions about SDLC practices
Related Resources in KB
- AI Automation Society (automation focus, not engineering)
- Liam Ottley & AI Automation Society (business model focus)
- Skool Communities - AI Coding & Entrepreneurship Research (initial research)
- AI Coding Tools (specific tools rather than communities)