AWS re:Post: New Q&A Community Launched

AWS Launches re:Post: A New Community Q&A Platform

During its yearly re:Invent event, Amazon Web Services (AWS) unveiled re:Post, a novel question and answer platform built around community collaboration. This service is specifically designed to assist AWS users in overcoming technical challenges.

A Replacement for AWS Forums

AWS states that re:Post is powered by its extensive network of customers, partners, and employees. It is included as part of the AWS Free Tier, making it readily accessible.

According to a company blog post, re:Post functions as a fully managed Q&A service. It offers crowd-sourced answers to technical inquiries about AWS, effectively superseding the original AWS Forums.

Building Community Expertise

Members of the community can accrue reputation points. This is achieved by providing answers that are accepted by other users and by reviewing submissions from peers.

This system encourages the continuous expansion of publicly available knowledge across all AWS services.

Ideal Use Cases for re:Post

AWS identifies several scenarios where re:Post proves particularly valuable:

• When developing applications utilizing AWS and encountering technical questions.
• For individuals learning about AWS or preparing for AWS certifications.
• When teams are engaged in discussions concerning design or operational issues within the AWS environment.
• As a means to share AWS expertise and establish oneself as a community authority.

Accessibility and User Interaction

Users can explore the content on re:Post without needing to log in. However, creating an account unlocks additional features.

Registered users can establish profiles, submit questions and answers, and engage with other members of the community.

Profile Features and Automated Expertise Matching

Profiles can be linked to AWS certifications verified through Credly. Users can also specify their interests in particular AWS technologies and services.

AWS re:Post intelligently distributes new questions to relevant community experts based on their documented areas of specialization.