The State of Developer Education

Aditya Oberai, Dev Advocate at Appwrite, and tech enthusiast, along with other experts, discuss engaging open-source communities, balancing company needs with community demands, managing stakeholders, building engaged developer communities, measuring success, GitHub stars' significance, AI impact on DevRel, and key takeaways for commercial teams.

Experts from Twilio, Redocly, and Fern discuss creating excellent developer content in the April 2024 panel discussion. Topics include measuring content strategy effectiveness, modern tools for developer experience, collaboration with Major League Hacking, and the value of user feedback. They emphasize the importance of accurate information, design-first API development, and user-centric documentation evolution.

Greg Baugues, a developer and storyteller, along with other industry experts, discuss the integration of AI in Developer Relations. They explore using AI tools for coding, content creation, and enhancing developer experiences. The conversation also delves into engaging kids with coding through interactive text adventures, the challenges and benefits of AI in DevRel, and the future of AI in personalizing documentation and code suggestions.

Discover how Campus Ambassador Programs can amplify your DevRel reach by nurturing relationships with budding developers, engaging with potential ambassadors, creating impactful activities, and measuring success through data-driven decision-making. Hear from DevRel experts Claire Froelich and Ryan Swift on the benefits of these programs for both companies and students.

The podcast discusses the collaboration of developers and marketing, appealing to the human side of developers. Topics include content organization, connecting through shared interests, and navigating the intersection of open source and commercial ventures.

Nicolas Grenié, Developer Advocate for Typeform, discusses his coding origin story, the evolution of developer advocacy, and the impact of low-code/no-code tools. Topics include the value of content creation, partnerships in the developer ecosystem, and the excitement of APIs and tools. The conversation also explores the importance of building content and collaborations for audience engagement, as well as admiration for indie hackers and small SaaS businesses.

DevRel RoI: How Teams Measure Impact and SuccessIn this week’s episode, Jon is joined by Jacklyn Biggin, SJ Morris, and John Vajda. Jacklyn Biggin is a Developer Advocate at Automattic, SJ Morris is the Senior Manager of Developer Community at HubSpot, and John Vajda is DX and Growth Team Manager at Deepgram.In this episode, Jon and his guests discuss the evolving landscape of developer relations and how teams measure impact and success. They also delve into topics such as the shift towards virtual events and online communities, the importance of facilitating connections between developers, the role of content in developer relations, and how developer input influences product direction. Connect with the Panelists on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjmorrishttps://www.linkedin.com/in/johnpvajdahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jacklynbigginEpisode resourcesHubSpotDeepgramAutomatticIf you enjoyed this episode, then please either:Subscribe, rate, and review on Apple PodcastsFollow on SpotifyMajor League Hacking is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so

The Importance of Storytelling in Developer Relations with Liz Moy of IntercomIn this week’s episode, Jon is joined by Liz Moy, Senior Developer Relations Engineer at Intercom. Intercom seeks to build a future where most customer conversations are successfully resolved without needing human support, freeing up the team to work on higher-value customer conversations. Liz is a podcaster, teacher, speaker, and writer who empowers people to build things with code and creates environments where creativity can flourish. In this episode, we hear Liz’s journey from journalism to software engineering to developer relations. Liz also explores the importance of providing engaging content to capture listeners' attention, the challenges of promoting less mainstream platforms and products, and the role of developer relations in engaging existing customers and collaborating with sales teams.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizmoyEpisode resources: https://www.intercom.comIf you enjoyed this episode, then please either:Subscribe, rate, and review on Apple PodcastsFollow on SpotifyMajor League Hacking is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so

Bridging the Developer Education Gap with Tim Castillo of Dagster LabsIn this week’s episode, Jon is joined by Tim Castillo, Data Engineer and Developer Advocate for Dagster Labs. Tim is a technology enthusiast and expert with a strong foundation in computer science and data engineering. Carving out his career trajectory in the bustling tech community of the 2010s, he comes with an arsenal of experience shaped by early massive open online courses.In this episode, Jon and Tim discuss Tim’s journey from college undergraduate to tech advocate, sharing insightful strategies for upskilling technologists and building adaptable, robust tech communities.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tacastilloEpisode resourcesDagster LabsIf you enjoyed this episode, then please either:Subscribe, rate, and review on Apple PodcastsFollow on SpotifyMajor League Hacking is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so

Jon is joined by Pranav Shikarpur, a Developer Advocate at Pangea. They discuss simplifying security for developers, Pranav's passion for civic problem solving, and the business benefits of adopting a hacker mentality. They also explore Pranav's journey from Scratch to an international competition, bridging the gap from hackathons to security, and the value of hackathons and personal experiences.