DevRel Beyond Developers (Ep 73)

The word “developer” has always been evolving, from assembly to systems, operations, and beyond. The term “Developer Relations” has traditionally meant we’re engaging with people who consider themselves full-time professional developers. However, over the past few years, the term “developer” has expanded to encompass more than this professional developer persona. These days, some DevRel teams advocate for, evangelize to, and create communities for SREs, Enterprise Architects, students, or decision-makers in early-stage startups, in addition to low-code or citizen developers.

While these people may fall outside of the traditional developer persona, many DevRel teams are looking to support these people who are using our technology for one-off solutions to their problems. We’re interested in learning more about whether this changes the scope of DevRel, and if so, how.

Checkouts

Jennifer Ritzinger

• How to Make a Monster: Hollywood Special Effects Makeup With Morgan Muta - Atlas Obscura Experiences

Matty Stratton

• Keyoxide
• The Storyteller - Audiobook by Dave Grohl
• Fall Guys - silly game I play with my kids

Wesley Faulkner

• LumaFusion

PJ Hagerty

• Clearword - actions items and the important part of meetings, not just transcription
• Spy X Family
• Don’t get COVID

Jason Hand

• YouTube Shorts - on Microsoft Learn Shows & Events
• CrossClip
• ArtistWorks

Mary Thengvall

• PLG + CLG

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