Thoughts, Ramblings, and Candid Opinions
Whether you’re trying to figure out what type of Developer Relations professional to hire or trying to decide which of your team members is responsible for which tasks, having a clear framework with which to divide the responsibilities and focus our work is important. In this blogpost we’ll talk about the three primary functions of DevRel: Awareness, Enablement, and Engagement and which DevRel teams these functions most typically fall into.
Read More"What is the main goal of a DevRel team?" is a question I've heard for years, and every time, the answer starts with "well... it depends!" What if I told you that the main goal of DevRel -- no matter what company you're at -- is to support the company's empowerment of the developer community?
Read MoreEstablishing a career path for Developer Relations is one more step forward in creating a mature industry. It makes a bold statement that we know our value, we’re here to stay, and here’s our plan on how to move forward in our careers! I recently rolled out a Career Path with my team at Camunda, and in the spirit of driving the DevRel industry forward, thought I’d share the process of creating it as well as the final result.
Read MoreYou've probably heard the term "Developer Relations," but what does this actually mean, and more importantly, why should you care? In this blogpost, I explain the difference between Advocates, Evangelists, and Avocados, as well as help you understand how to interact with this new group of folks in a way that is beneficial to everyone.
Read MoreIt’s been just over one year since I launched DevRel Weekly and what a year it’s been! The Developer Relations industry has matured a lot in the last few years and this past year was no exception. Keep reading to dig into the data about what's happened in the DevRel industry in the past year and where I think it might be headed for the next 52 issues of DevRel Weekly, as well as future plans for DevRel Weekly.
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