Community Pulse DevRel Hot Takes (Ep 82)
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Sep 7, 2023 SJ Morris discusses checkouts, Wesley Faulkner talks about Isaac Asimov's 'I, Robot,' PJ Hagerty mentions Baldur's Gate 3 and Sunny Day Real Estate, and Jason Hand covers reliable machine learning principles applied to ML in production. Other topics include the relationship between Dev Rel and marketing, leadership and representation in Dev Rel, code of conduct and checkouts, and exploring scenarios and risks in 'iRobot.' They also touch on video games, music, and the importance of embracing passion.
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DevRel Is Not Marketing
- Developer relations is distinct from marketing with separate goals focused on community and advocacy.
- DevRel should work alongside marketing in a healthy collaboration, not be absorbed by it.
DevRel Is Not A Noun
- The term "DevRel" as a noun flattens the diverse roles within developer relations.
- DevRel includes varied facets like evangelism, community management, and documentation.
Community Events Often Lack Practitioners
- Jason Hand observed many community events featuring mostly developer advocates rather than technical practitioners.
- He believes hands-on technical speakers deliver more value through practical problem-solving stories.