Marcus Buffett shares programming advice for his younger self, discussion on whether DevRel is dead, Ghost team opening up their ActivityPub server, Pongo being like MongoDB on Postgres, Ladybird browser being funded, and insights into Hiram's Law and bidet cleanliness.
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Address underlying programming issues for growth.
Embrace evolving DevRel practices for effective developer engagement.
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Insights on Programming Advice
The podcast episode discusses the importance of programming advice for personal growth. Marcus Buffett shares his insights on improving programming skills, emphasizing the need to address underlying issues rather than surface problems. He highlights the significance of balancing quality and pace in development, stressing the value of refining skills continuously. Additionally, Marcus stresses the importance of tackling incidental complexity and embracing imperfect code to learn and evolve.
DevRel Evolution and Adaptation
The episode addresses the evolution of Developer Relations (DevRel) in the tech industry. Swix emphasizes that DevRel is not dead but undergoing a transition towards more realistic expectations. Swix identifies a shift in DevRel practices and the need for adjustment. The podcast touches upon successful dev tools that require minimal DevRel staff, highlighting the changing landscape of developer engagement strategies.
Marcus Buffett writes his younger self programming advice, Swyx asks and answers whether or not DevRel is dead, the Ghost team opens up their ActivityPub server, Pongo is like MongoDB but on Postgres, Jack Kelly is funding Ladybird because he can’t fund Firefox & Hyrum’s Law.
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