Development
Promotion Prohibited
r/programming
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Promotion Verdict
Product promotion, startup promotion, project demos, and feedback requests are prohibited. Substantive technical write-ups may be allowed.
Official subreddit rules reviewed July 13, 2026. Rules can change and moderators have final say.
Read the official live r/programming rulesBest Post Formats for r/programming
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Technical tutorials
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Code snippets and solutions
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Architecture discussions
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Tool/library reviews
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Performance optimization tips
Marketing Strategy
Before You Post
- Spend 1-2 weeks engaging with existing posts before promoting anything
- Build karma by providing genuinely helpful answers
- Study top posts to understand what resonates with this community
Content That Works
- Share your journey and lessons learned (build in public)
- Ask for genuine feedback on specific aspects of your product
- Provide value first - educational content performs best
What to Avoid
- Direct promotional posts without providing value
- Posting the same content across multiple subreddits
- Using multiple accounts to upvote or comment
Topics & Tags
Programmingsoftware development