The Contentful Developer Community is making the switch from Slack to Discord on July 20, 2023, due to growing community size and the need for more space and features. The new Discord server will replicate existing Slack channels and keep the old platform up and running for a smooth transition. Discord offers more freedom and functionality than Slack, including no message limits, deep customization options, voice chat and screen sharing capabilities, moderation tools, and virtual meetups. This change was requested by community members who valued virtual meet-ups and video tutorials, and will also introduce new community resources such as career channels, tech talk channels, and a virtual stage for real-time engagement. The transition is expected to benefit the entire community, with the DevRel team looking forward to forging stronger connections.