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 ## Core Development Discussion
 
-Discussion regarding bugs, new features, and implementation of existing features takes place in the `#laravel-dev` IRC channel (Freenode). Taylor Otwell, the maintainer of Laravel, is typically present in the channel on weekdays from 8am-5pm (UTC-06:00 or America/Chicago), and sporadically present in the channel at other times.
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-The `#laravel-dev` IRC channel is open to all. All are welcome to join the channel either to participate or simply observe the discussions!
+Discussion regarding bugs, new features, and implementation of existing features takes place in the `#internals` channel of the [LaraChat](http://larachat.co) Slack team. Taylor Otwell, the maintainer of Laravel, is typically present in the channel on weekdays from 8am-5pm (UTC-06:00 or America/Chicago), and sporadically present in the channel at other times.
 
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 ## Which Branch?