

Four tips for early stage DevTools
6 snips Jan 23, 2025
Join Adam Frankl, a specialist in developer-facing startups, as he shares key insights from 120 interviews with developers. He stresses the necessity of understanding developers' challenges through direct communication. Frankl also emphasizes experimenting with marketing strategies, enhancing documentation, and focusing on unique product differentiation. Discover how overcoming fears in outreach and prioritizing effective presentation can significantly impact a DevTools project's success, all while highlighting the value of authentic engagement with the developer community.
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Talk to Developers Directly
- Understand the problem you're solving deeply.
- Talk to developers directly experiencing that problem.
Individual Interviews
- Interview developers individually, not in groups.
- Capture all ideas; use LinkedIn to find diverse developers.
Experiment with Channels
- Experiment with every distribution channel and strategy.
- Don't rely on conventional wisdom; discover what works for you.