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2023

6-Part Series: Moving Developer Relations Forward, Part 1

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The first in a 6 Part series on Developer Relations, and how we can move it forward into the years to come. It is not meant as a definitive roadmap, but more as a kickstart down the road of conversation.

2022

So you’re starting a new DevRel Job

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In the Developer Relations space it’s not uncommon to take a position at a company where you’re either the first DevRel, or you’re joining a new team, or taking over a new team. However that fits, these are the first actions I take.

2020

2019

The challenge of preparing to give someone else's talk

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Preparing a talk to give anywhere is a daunting experience, but giving someone else’s talk takes that to a whole new level. Following these steps will not magically make it a great talk, but they will help you prepare - and maybe, just maybe, the talk will become one that you begin to give because it’s become your own.
My long, winding road to DevRel.

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I’ve spent the last roughly 25 years in IT, with the last 12 or so being a part of technical communities and Developer Relations (DevRel). For those who are new to the term, DevRel is literally about building relationships with the developer community. This is my journey to my chosen career.
DevRel is like coffee.. and other profundities.

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So the year is 2008. My wife and I have 3 kids, 2 full-time jobs, and we’ve just bought a coffee shop. No one ever said I was the smartest pea in the pod. Follow along as we discuss DevRel, coffee, and how they both go together.

2017

On Open Source and Building Communities

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Open source is where true innovation happens. There. I’ve said it. The free exchange of ideas, the creative juices that comes from open source and open source communities is unparalleled in proprietary businesses and software.
Developer Communities and Why Your Company Should Care

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If you’re a company offering a service or product for businesses or consumers to use, you are likely to be dealing with developers. There is no better way to work with these developers than through developer communities.

2012