Ask HN: As a self-taught dev, how do you network and build relationships online?

Since COVID drove most of the communities and events online, I was curious to know what worked for you and what didn't when it comes to networking and how that lead to a job.

As a self-taught dev, where do you think is the best place to find like-minded folks in the industry, build a genuine connection and learn from them? What strategies worked for you personally other than LinkedIn? I would love to hear your story!