<h2>Overview:</h2>
<p>Discourse is a 100% open-source community platform that offers complete control over how and where your site is run. With over a decade of battle-tested experience, Discourse continues to evolve to meet the needs of users looking for a powerful community platform. From discussion topics to real-time chat and a variety of plugins and themes, Discourse provides a versatile space for community engagement.</p>
<h2>Features:</h2>
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<li><strong>Open Source Community Platform:</strong> Complete control over site management and customization.</li>
<li><strong>Discussion Topics:</strong> Create and engage in discussion topics.</li>
<li><strong>Real-Time Chat:</strong> Connect with community members through real-time chat.</li>
<li><strong>Official and Community Themes:</strong> Access an array of official and community themes.</li>
<li><strong>Plugins Support:</strong> Extensive library of plugins for additional functionalities like chatbots and data analysis.</li>
<li><strong>High Requirements:</strong> Built for the next 10 years of the internet with support for major browsers and platforms.</li>
<li><strong>Built With Ruby on Rails and Ember.js:</strong> Back end API in Rails and front end in Ember.js for seamless communication.</li>
<li><strong>Encouraging Contributions:</strong> 100% free and open source platform that welcomes contributions from the public.</li>
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