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2024

Measuring the impact of Developer Relations on Revenue

··8 mins

DevRel is a practice, a discipline, that builds community with developers. It’s also a way to directly impact the bottom line for a company. If you’re willing to start tracking, and start measuring.
Developer Experience is essential for DevOps success

··8 mins

DevEx is a factor throughout the development process and is influenced by chosen tools, technologies, and platforms. It also directly impacts how well our DevOps practices are implemented and adopted.
Let's Talk About DevRel Metrics, Part 6

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Crunching numbers is hard. And OKRs suck. So that means we can forget about DevRel metrics, right? Well, let’s chat about that now.
The role of CI/CD interoperability in Developer Experience

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A successful DevEx focuses on eliminating obstacles that hinder a developer or practitioner from achieving success. CI/CD interoperability ensures seamless integration across diverse toolsets, fostering flexibility in development environments.
Streamlining your Developer Experience through CI/CD standardization

··9 mins

A successful DevEx focuses on eliminating obstacles that hinder a developer or practitioner from achieving success. It also refers to developers’ overall satisfaction and efficiency while working on software projects. CI/CD standardization brings consistency to development pipelines, reducing friction and enhancing collaboration.

2023

Positioning DevRel as a Resource, Part 5

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Building relationships with Developers is what DevRel is all about. That means that within your company, you should not be hesitant to be seen as a resource, and even a partner (!!!), to Sales, Marketing, Product, and even Recruiting!
DevRel and the Customer Journey, Part 4

··10 mins

DevRel is not a revenue-generating organization - it’s a cost center. It’s important, then, to prove the value of the organization early, and often.
Asking the Right Questions for DevRel Impact, Part 3

··7 mins

When you start a new Developer Relations or Community role at a company, it’s important to get a handle on where DevRel sits within your company. These questions will help.
The Foundations of DevRel, Part 2

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DevRel as a role or function goes back to at least 1995, and is generally defined quite simply as, `a business organization or function that builds relationships with Developers.