1. Forum = Discussions (like threads)

Purpose:
A communication space for team conversations.

What it’s used for:

Asking questions

Discussing ideas

Starting topic-based threads (“API rollout discussion”, “Sprint planning feedback”)

Capturing decisions or debate

Having back-and-forth replies

Key features:

Topic → replies → nested discussions

Notifications for updates

Good for long conversations instead of Slack messages

Keeps history of discussions per project

Think of it as:
🗣️ A structured message board / group chat with topics.