Build and Learn Flavors of DevRel: tummeling, docs, SDKs, meetings, and conferences
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Feb 17, 2025 Discover the whirlwind of Developer Relations at large companies, where excessive meetings challenge productivity. Learn the art of efficient onboarding and planning for major events like GDC, where juggling content creation is key. Explore the differences in DevRel strategies between startups and enterprise models. Dive into API upgrades and the critical need for clear documentation and SDKs. Enjoy a humorous take on integrating AI tools into family life and the evolving role of technology in personal and professional spaces.
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DevRel Meeting Avalanche
- Colin Loretz shared how onboarding at a big company involved meeting 50-60 people in a few weeks.
- Managing many meetings challenged balancing actionable work and communication.
Ruthless Meeting Management
- Ruthlessly prune meetings to protect time for real work, especially during crunch periods.
- Use calendar insights to identify unnecessary reoccurring meetings to drop.
Building DevRel from Scratch
- Colin Loretz described being the first dev advocate in years, setting up YouTube channels and SDKs from scratch.
- He emphasized planting seeds across teams to build a sustainable DevRel function.