Community Pulse Non-tech Communities That Inform Our DevRel Activities (Ep 101)
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Nov 7, 2025 Explore how personal experiences from non-tech communities shape perspectives in Developer Relations. From lessons learned in music and politics to the DIY ethos of punk, each host shares unique influences on their professional lives. Discover the importance of community norms, reciprocal contributions, and the balance between authenticity and growth tactics. They also discuss recognizing toxic environments and adapting to change, emphasizing that diverse communities facilitate growth and connection.
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DIY Music Scene Shaped DevRel View
- PJ Hagerty describes growing up in punk and hardcore scenes and touring with DIY ethics.
- He treats open source and DevRel as natural extensions of that “we help each other” mindset.
DevRel Is Community Work, Not Reinvention
- Mary argues DevRel isn't new — it's community work for technical people.
- You can reuse community principles rather than reinventing them for every tech subset.
Early Social Media Meetups Built Local Networks
- Wesley Faulkner recalls early Austin social media meetups like tweetups and Twestival during Twitter's rise.
- Those meetups connected him to peers and led to meaningful, ongoing local relationships.