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Community Pulse is the spot for Developer Relations and Community professionals who are looking for information on building technical communities. Community Builders and DevRel veterans Jason Hand, Mary Thengvall, PJ Hagerty, and Wesley Faulkner interview experts in the field of Developer Relations and Community Leadership on a broad range of topics related to building community.
What is Maturity? (Ep 91)
Recently, the topic of DevRel maturity sparked a conversation: What qualities define a mature community and a seasoned team? Join PJ, Jason, Mary, and Wesley as they share their insights on past experiences, current trends shaping the field, and key indicators to monitor as you strive to build a thriving, successful community.
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26:2518/11/2024
After Pulse: Community Conferences
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18:4823/08/2024
Community Conferences - What to know? (Ep 90)
Over the past few years, we’ve seen conferences ebb and flow. Some community-run conferences have evolved into new things, new ones have sprouted up while other annual favorites have sadly gone extinct. What goes into a community-led conference? How does someone get involved? Let’s take a look!
Checkouts
Mo McElaney
* Contributor Covenant (https://www.contributor-covenant.org/)
* Presented “Digital Discrimination: Cognitive Bias in Machine Learning (and LLMs!)“ at PyData Conf on July 29 (https://pydata.org/vermont2024) - look out for the video!
* Speaking at AI for the Rest of Us Conf (https://aifortherestofus.live/) in London this fall
* Ask a Master Gardener Hotline (https://www.uvm.edu/extension/mastergardener/helpline)!
Matty Stratton
* Hevy (https://www.hevyapp.com/) - lifting app
* She's a Beast (https://www.shesabeast.co/) - great program Couch to Barbell; amazing discord for folks/community
* Fallout - the game (https://fallout.bethesda.net/en) and the show (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12637874)!
* Devopsdays Chicago CFP (devopsdays.org/chicago) opens Aug 5!
Wesley Faulkner
* You’re Not Listening (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WJ6MR2P?ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_SRV1JX89CDECDC3YMAD4&ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_SRV1JX89CDECDC3YMAD4&social_share=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_SRV1JX89CDECDC3YMAD4) by Kate Murphy
Jason Hand
* Wild Spaces (https://www.wildspaces.work/)
* Becoming SRE (https://www.oreilly.com/library/view/becoming-sre/9781492090540/)
* You Have Not Heard Your Favorite Song: How Streaming Changes Music (https://www.amazon.com/Have-Heard-Your-Favourite-Song/dp/191448715X) by Glenn McDonald
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Special Guests: Matty Stratton and Mo McElaney.
49:0113/08/2024
After Pulse: Bouncing from DevRel
This conversation follows up on our discussion about the noteworthy changes in Developer Relations over recent years and how many of our friends and colleagues have chosen to leverage their DevRel skills in new and exciting ways.
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18:4021/05/2024
Bouncing from DevRel (Ep 89)
Developer Relations has gone through quite a few changes over the last few years. In that vein, some people have found new skills in the ever-evolving world of tech. Along their journey, they moved away from DevRel, but still use those abilities in new ways. So, what is it like when you bounce from DevRel?
Quote: “The message I’m sending to myself: I can’t change the world until I change myself first” - Kendrick Lamar
Checkouts
Taylor Barnett-Torabi
* Range (https://davidepstein.com/range/) by David Epstein
Matt Broberg
* ADRs (https://github.com/joelparkerhenderson/architecture-decision-record) or documenting decisions as a thing™ – Any Decision Record (formally Architectural)
* If you’re looking at PM roles, The Product Manager Interview (https://www.lewis-lin.com/the-product-manager-interview-lewis-lin) by Lewis C. Lin helped me get my footing
Wesley Faulkner
* How Teams Can Skip the Drama and Embrace Healthy Conflict with Amy Gallo | SXSW 2024 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwuwFyiaCdU)
Jason Hand
* DASH - 2024 (https://www.dashcon.io/)
PJ Hagerty
* Frank Turner’s latest album - Undefeated (https://combine.fm/spotify/album/5htcBxqWfEWaZ7CCETXcH9)
* Gary Clark Jr - JPEG RAW (https://combine.fm/spotify/album/09XurHGqbBgvj7SH96UbPV)
* Geeky Jerseys (https://www.geekyjerseys.com/)
Mary Thengvall
* The Humans (https://amzn.to/3y3r5w1) by Matt Haig
* Contributor Covenant (https://www.contributor-covenant.org/) code of conduct - they’re working on v3 of the code of conduct and want feedback on how community builders have implemented CoCs in the past. Take the survey to help out! (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdf3QE5n5ILH7Fq1nNSECwUFnfYYOwQw4A_zYik43CGVrdfcQ/viewform)
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44:2415/05/2024
After Pulse: Live Streaming
Our hosts elaborate on the notion that, apart from speaking engagements, much of the work undertaken by DevRel professionals remains backstage, yet through live streaming, they can learn publicly and involve community members, overcoming concerns and fostering engaging content for community learning.
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20:1312/04/2024
Live Streaming (Ep 88)
With the exception of speaking at conferences, much of what we do as DevRel professionals is behind-the-scenes. However, with live streaming, we’re able to not only learn in public, but bring our community members into the experience.
While this can be intimidating, and lead to questions like “what if I make a mistake?” - or - “What if I don’t know all the answers?” - or - “How do I make sure I come across as knowledgeable while I’m also learning?” it can also be a great way to create engaging content that helps your community learn alongside you.
Checkouts
Laurent Bugnion
* Learn Live (https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/shows/learn-live/?WT.mc_id=academic-0000-lbugnion) - the show I produce for Microsoft
* GalaSoft (https://galasoft.ch/) - my website with my blog, past presentations and future appearances
Darko Mesaros
* AWS Community - Livestreams (https://community.aws/livestreams)
* rup12 (https://www.rup12.net/)
Wesley Faulkner
* Spyware leak offers ‘first-of-its-kind’ look inside Chinese government hacking efforts (https://techcrunch.com/2024/02/23/isoon-china-government-hacking-spyware-leak/)
Jason Hand
* “Use Gemini AI to improve productivity while using Datadog” (https://cloud.withgoogle.com/next/speakers?session=OPS206) @ Google Next
* Datadog On Data Science (https://datadogon.datadoghq.com/episodes/datadog-on-data-science/)
Mary Thengvall
* The Roaring Days of Zora Lily (https://amzn.to/3uIwpUg) (and everything by Noelle Salazar)
* Timeshifte (https://www.timeshifter.com/)r - app for avoiding jetlag
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46:3205/04/2024
After Pulse: DevRel Wins
PJ and Wesley expound on stories of success, what it takes to get to a "win" and reflect on their conversation with Ole and Kevin.
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13:0722/03/2024
DevRel Wins (Ep 87)
Sharing success stories can be helpful in finding what the next step is for your Developer Relations and Community team. That one project that just went perfectly; that moment that showed everyone things were moving forward. Today we’ll share the vision, strategy, approach, and bumps along the way and the end result…some stories of wins that will lead us forward.
Checkouts
Kevin Blanco
* Davinci Resolve & Storytelling for DevRel (https://davinci.mov/)
* Live every week Davinci Resolve & Storytelling for DevRel (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinblanco/)
Ole Hejlskov
* Post-layoff assistance to find new positions - take it!
Wesley Faulkner
* BioDrop (https://www.biodrop.io/) - Heard from Eddie Jaoude
* Tech Industry Mass Layoffs (https://youtu.be/UcSYHOubzJk)
PJ Hagerty
* Sunny Day Real Estate (https://combine.fm/spotify/track/1OlbUQSGl2vsB1S7CaprIw) by Novum Vetus
Artwork photo by Jason Dent (https://unsplash.com/@jdent?utm_content=creditCopyText&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=unsplash)
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45:4008/03/2024
After Pulse: Mentoring
Wesley, PJ, and Jason wrap up their conversation about mentoring as well as being a mentee.
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16:4823/02/2024
Mentoring: Leading the Future (Ep 86)
Part of the road to being better at Developer Relations is applying what we’ve learned and passing that knowledge on to others. Whether you are a direct mentor or leading a team of folks new to DevRel, it’s important to take stock of what we are doing and how we can best serve the people we know with the knowledge we have.
Checkouts
Tessa Kriesel
* DevRel Day in the Life (https://www.learndevrel.com/tag/day-in-the-life/)
* Minicow Cross Breeds (https://www.homesteadherds.com/mini-crossbreeds-better-for-homesteads/)
Rosie Sherry
* Community Economies: Reframing Wealth Building (https://www.homesteadherds.com/mini-crossbreeds-better-for-homesteads/)
Wesley Faulkner
* Why Platformer is leaving Substack (https://www.platformer.news/why-platformer-is-leaving-substack/)
PJ Hagerty
* Kim Jin San (https://open.spotify.com/album/0Kkc5MPB4rGHjibTvhjPMw?si=Wd_x6-ZkQaaTqN-aglJqbg) - you may have seen his guitar playing all over social media (https://youtu.be/6EV1FMcNbxw?si=_ftM5nEpsEStzus0), but he has even more really great music.
* The Mars Room by Rachel Kushner (https://www.amazon.com/Mars-Room-Novel-Rachel-Kushner-ebook/dp/B075RX1YLM/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3B4GDQZQKLHJ9&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.5G-M76K1eQ6Rk8cszbSbV-qnZ-fOT0XOwWZ-EbKMqDSC3NviaKXEf7q3yptLs9dY_Mk4TntUJw8bGQp5ImiQf4FfPlgzgQE-9SRA17hrYVpML5pJ8HrKzHb8L6LJXyDK4Z8sUhENs2HEBkg5WI2xhhmO4aEIxRuXYxMVfRFUcDnE6bHsctFbVvb454xxIV9DZP2QtFv2-SY67Hb3l3tdCUX2ltkfUlprhksgCCPfYeA.r78wfy3gX1qS_bJ3CI2ppfDHNjnZ0LRIA7E4VbH8-ec&dib_tag=se&keywords=The+Mars+Room&qid=1705687372&sprefix=the+mars+room%2Caps%2C97&sr=8-1) - great book from the author of The Flamethrowers
Jason Hand
* Wiring the Winning Organization: Liberating Our Collective Greatness through Slowification, Simplification, and Amplification (https://www.amazon.com/Wiring-Winning-Organization-Slowification-Simplification/dp/1950508420) by Gene Kim
* Nvidia GTC Conf (https://www.nvidia.com/gtc/)
* Datadog On (https://datadogon.datadoghq.com/)
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Special Guests: Rosie Sherry and Tessa Kriessl.
41:1616/02/2024
2023 Year in Review (Ep 85)
Our Community Pulse hosts take a look back at 2023 - the episodes, the patterns, and our observations.
Checkouts
PJ Hagerty
* Go see live music and support your local musicians!
* Baldur's Gate 3 (https://baldursgate3.game/) deserves to be Game of the Year
Jason Hand
* The Midnight Library (https://amzn.to/47bcIkU)
* A Court of Thorns and Roses (https://amzn.to/41B0zEL)
* Fourth Wing (https://amzn.to/3RSxvp3)
Mary Thengvall
* Kindle Unlimited subscription (https://amzn.to/3RCVaIG) - $11.99/month for unlimited ebooks and audiobooks!
Wesley Faulkner
* Tesla is having issues producing 4680 cells for Cybertruck, sketchy report says | Electrek (https://electrek.co/2023/12/21/tesla-issues-producing-4680-cells-cybertruck-sketchy-report/)
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40:3522/12/2023
After Pulse: 2023 Compensation & Culture Survey
Mary, PJ, and Jason wrap up their conversation of the Common Room survey and what it might mean for the industry moving forward.
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19:2930/11/2023
2023 DevRel Compensation & Culture Survey (Ep 84)
As the industry continues to change, keeping a pulse on it becomes even more difficult. Luckily, the team over at Common Room partnered with a number of DevRel professionals (some of whom are on this call!) to create a survey focused on DevRel compensation as well as roles and responsibilities, business impact, success metrics, and personal wellbeing. In this episode, we’ll talk about the results of the survey and learn what we can do to push the industry forward.
2023 Common Room Survey Results Overview (https://www.commonroom.io/blog/2023-developer-relations-compensation-and-culture-report-overview/)
Checkouts
Rebecca Marshburn
* The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How our Government Segregated America (https://www.amazon.com/Color-Law-Forgotten-Government-Segregated/dp/1631494538?&linkCode=sl1&tag=persea-20&linkId=4c15702a44d9c65837b15d8b7d3976e7&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl) by Richard Rothstein
* Common Room DevRel playbooks (https://www.commonroom.io/playbooks/?filters=community/developer-relations) - Like ‘How to automate your GitHub triage processes’ and ‘Easily meet your support SLAs’:
* re:Invent - come join our DevRel brunch! Invite here (https://commonroombrunchinvegas.splashthat.com/) - open to all!
PJ Hagerty
* New Wu-Tang Single (https://combine.fm/spotify/track/3vTSGUgTcDJHO47dlkzDcU)
* Boygenius - The Rest (https://open.spotify.com/album/1n0esOkFQdL74PwMwTVgtz?si=QHLrBqmESzWpmFdqBOLSyg)
* Southern Rites - a Photo documentary (https://www.eastman.org/doc-southernrites)
* Ocean at the End of the Lane (https://www.amazon.com/Ocean-End-Lane-Novel/dp/0063070707) by Neil Gaiman
Jason Hand
* Re:invent Sessions (https://dtdg.co/3slq5ks)
Mary Thengvall
* Demon Copperhead (https://amzn.to/3tImsVQ) by Barbara Kingsolver
* P!nk - new(ish) album (https://pink.lnk.to/TRUSTFALL) + concert experience
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46:3822/11/2023
Thoughts from DevRelCon (Ep 83)
Join Wesley and PJ at DevRelCon. Both keynote speakers at this year's event, they had the chance to connect with some fantastic attendees. Here is a conversation straight from Wesley, PJ, and other attendees at DevRelCon.
Artwork by Jack Finnigan (https://unsplash.com/@jackofallstreets) on Unsplash (https://unsplash.com/@jackofallstreets).
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23:5020/10/2023
After Pulse: DevRel Hot Takes
Are you ready for even more hot takes, strong opinions, fun and a little bit of snark? Join Wesley, Jason, and PJ as they continue the discussion. You won't want to miss it!
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17:5908/09/2023
DevRel Hot Takes (Ep 82)
We all know there is no end to the various perceptions around what it is we do and who we are. It’s something that makes defining Developer Relations difficult and makes it difficult to describe to others. So what are some of the touch points and touchier topics when it comes to DevRel?
Checkouts
SJ Morris
* lpubelts.com (https://lpubelts.com/)
Wesley Faulkner
* I, Robot - Isaac Aslmov (https://www.amazon.com/I-Robot-Isaac-Asimov-audiobook/dp/B0002P0F2G/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=I%2C+Robot&qid=1694104756&s=books&sr=1-1)
PJ Hagerty
* Baldur’s Gate 3 (https://baldursgate3.game/)
* Sunny Day Real Estate (https://sunnyday.realestate/)
Jason Hand
* Workshop Week (https://www.datadoghq.com/event/workshop-week-2023/)
* Reliable Machine Learning: Applying SRE Principles to ML in Production (https://www.amazon.com/Reliable-Machine-Learning-Principles-Production/dp/1098106229/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=sre+for+machine+learning+o%27reilly&qid=1692981778&sr=8-1)
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51:3207/09/2023
After Pulse: Defining Your Role Before Someone Else Does
Don't miss our hosts as they delve back into their takeaways from their conversation with Angie and Evan about the importance of clarifying and concentrating on your role.
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17:3718/08/2023
Defining Your Role Before Someone Else Does (Ep 81)
As we learned in Episode 79, “How We Broke DevRel as an Industry (https://www.communitypulse.io/79-how-we-broke-devrel-as-an-industry)”, sometimes the people in charge may not know how to set you up for success. The tasks you’re expected to do can take you away from your core focus. In today’s episode, we’ll talk through how to define your role and defend your team against that very real possibility of being tasked with items that don’t belong within your purview.
Checkouts
Evan Hamilton
* Factfulness: Ten Reasons We're Wrong about the World by Hans Rosling (https://www.amazon.com/Factfulness-Reasons-World-Things-Better/dp/1250123828/ref=sr_1_1?hvadid=580750427006&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9010222&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=5641429314803382062&hvtargid=kwd-429505407993&hydadcr=22567_13493270&keywords=factfulness+by+hans+rosling&qid=1690810799&s=books&sr=1-1)
* People I Mostly Admire speaks to Chicago’s innovative sheriff (https://freakonomics.com/podcast/chicagos-renegade-sheriff-wants-to-fix-law-enforcement/)
* Chris Detzel (https://chrisdetzel.com/)
* Community Manager Breakfast (https://www.evanhamilton.com/community-manager-breakfast/)
Angie Jones
* ChatGPT (https://openai.com/)
* Hackathons!
Wesley Faulkner
* Positioning with April Dunford (http://positioning.show)
* Setting up For Success in Your Next Role: Where to start? (https://www.devrelx.com/post/setting-up-for-success-in-your-next-role-where-to-start)
Jason Hand
* DASH conference (https://www.dashcon.io/)
* Beginners Guide to Sketchnoting: Focus Better, Learn Faster and Remember Longer by Drawing Your Notes (https://a.co/d/eSaombF) by Ashton Rodenhiser
Mary Thengvall
* American Dirt (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/45721673-american-dirt) by Jeanine Cummins
* Puppy Training: Sexier than a Squirrel (https://absolute-dogs.com/product/squirrel/)
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Special Guests: Angie Jones and Evan Hamilton.
39:2210/08/2023
After Pulse: Who are the Ops Behind the DevRel Curtain?
Tune in to PJ and Mary as they revisit their insightful discussion with Danielle and David on the subject of devops.
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14:1412/07/2023
Who are the Ops Behind the DevRel Curtain? (Ep 80)
Many see DevRel practitioners as up front, in the spotlight, on stage, or at least with their name on lots of content. What if we told you there were people behind the scenes making community operations their priority? What does that look like, and who are the people making the lives of DevRel folks easier? That’s the topic of today’s Community Pulse episode.
Show Notes
Blogposts about Community Operations roles:
What do Community Operations Managers do? (https://www.cmxhub.com/blog/community-operations-managers) from CMX
What does a community operations manager do? (https://www.commonroom.io/blog/what-does-a-community-operations-manager-do/) from Common Room
Community Operations: A Beginner’s Guide (https://www.commsor.com/post/community-operations-beginners-guide) from Commsor
Checkouts
Danielle Andrist
* Make (https://www.make.com/en) - just discovered it so I can’t vouch for it yet but it’s like Zapier on steroids
* Shift (https://tryshift.com/) - just got a new work laptop so I had to update to the newest version of Shift, I’m on the alpha release with the new workspaces and I gotta say, it’s a huge improvement from the Shift version I was using (which to be fair, was several versions old)
David Blank-Edelman
* Murmurs of Earth (https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/263952) by Carl Sagan
* Tartine Bread (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/8185785-tartine-bread?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_7) by Chad Robertson
* The Perfect Loaf (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60279778-the-perfect-loaf?ref=nav_sb_ss_2_16) by Maurizio Leo
PJ Hagerty
* Rever (https://www.rever.co/) - motorcycle rider social media
* Clearword (https://clearword.com/) - make meetings into action item lists (not just transcription, but actual things you can take action on)
Mary Thengvall
* Word by Word (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34449897-word-by-word): The Secret Life of Dictionaries by Kory Stamper
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47:0523/06/2023
How We Broke DevRel as an Industry (Ep 79)
Over the course of its history, DevRel has changed and evolved, both in the day-to-day responsibilities but also in the identify of what DevRel is.
External influences as well as internal influences have changed the definitions, expectations, and roles within DevRel, for better and for worse. in this episode, we’ll talk about
* what’s working
* what’s not working
* how we can move forward to a future where DevRel makes sense.
Checkouts
Ben Greenberg
* Rationality: What It Is, Why It Seems Scarce, Why It Matters (https://stevenpinker.com/publications/rationality-what-it-why-it-seems-so-scarce-and-why-it-matters) by Steven Pinke
Jason Lengstorf
* The Range (https://davidepstein.com/the-range/)
Mia Moore
* Chickpea Magazine (https://chickpeamagazine.com/): A whole foods vegan lifestyle magazine & blog
Wesley Faulkner
* Crossing the Chasm: Marketing and Selling Disruptive Products to Mainstream Customers (https://www.amazon.com/Crossing-Chasm-3rd-Disruptive-Mainstream/dp/0062292986) by Geoffrey A. Moore
PJ Hagerty
* Music League (https://musicleague.com/)
Mary Thengvall
* Whalebone Magazine (https://whalebonemag.com/): “a community of like-minded individuals who all believe that being delightfully disoriented and putting some fun into the world isn’t the worst way to spend some time.”
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Special Guests: Ben Greenberg, Jason Lengstorf, and Mia Moore.
33:0509/06/2023
Change is Good? (Ep 78)
There have been many hot takes and subtweets about the positive and negative connotations of having a robust list of companies on one’s DevRel resume. Is it a sign of success or a signal that things are more fluid than outsiders might assume? Let’s touch down on a touchy topic - DevRel Job Hopping!
Checkouts
Aisha Blake
* Thirsty Sword Lesbians roleplaying game (https://evilhat.com/product/thirsty-sword-lesbians/)
Chloe Condon
* Salute Your Skorts podcast (https://saluteyourskorts.com/)
Mandy Moore:
* Greater than Code podcast (https://www.greaterthancode.com) (sponsorship opportunities: [email protected])
* Release Holistic Recovery (releaseholisticrecovery.com)
Wesley Faulkner
* Radical Candor (https://amzn.to/3AHv27s) by Kim Scott
* Just Work (https://amzn.to/3AGFTie) by Kim Scott
* Just Work podcast (https://www.justworktogether.com/podcast)
PJ Hagerty
* Spotify for Developers: On the Air! (https://open.spotify.com/show/1POdFZRZbvbqqillRxMr2z)
* the record (https://www.xboygeniusx.com/) (new album from boygenius)
Mary Thengvall
* But What If We’re Wrong (https://amzn.to/3oSV0T7) by Chuck Klosterman
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49:3609/05/2023
After Pulse: Suddenly Unemployed
Listen in as PJ and Wesley process their conversation with Erin, PJ Metz, and Jared and the changes in the tech employment landscape over the last few months.
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15:2431/03/2023
Suddenly Unemployed (Ep 77)
We’ve seen a lot of strange habits when it comes to hiring DevRel folks over the past few years. But recently, a surprising phenomenon has occurred: a large-scale layoff or re-org leading to many folks in DevRel being suddenly unemployed. What are the knock-on effects we can expect from this? What are folks impacted by this doing as next steps?
Checkouts
Jarek Jarzebowski
* Developer Ambassadors Motivation Survey 2023 (https://www.advocu.com/developer-ambassadors-motivation-survey-2023?trk=public_post_comment-text)
* "10% Happier: How I Tamed the Voice in My Head, Reduced Stress Without Losing My Edge, and Found Self-Help That Actually Works--A True Story" (https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/10-happier-how-i-tamed-the-voice-in-my-head-reduced-stress-without-losing-my-edge-and-found-self-help-that-actually-works--a-true-story_dan---harris/3223663/item/34958913/#edition=7654643&idiq=4167572) by Dan Harris
PJ Metz
* Current music obsession: Dan Mason - Electric Elevator 2: Second Floor (https://youtu.be/ovpO-c0DpEI)
* Projectdiscovery.io (Projectdiscovery.io)
Erin Mikail Staples
* GenSpace NYC (https://www.genspace.org/)
* DevRelish (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IICDgnu4-PI)
* Labelstud.io (https://labelstud.io/) » integrations library and hugging face spaces
Wesley Faulkner
* Engineer, Male Engineer (https://www.facebook.com/845933925525600/posts/pfbid025SXD6Y2vGke5znJ8NxrczbZyEFHr2XvvVDYGTqYvTE9BK1b57fiuYVYiB3NoGswfl/)
PJ Hagerty
* "Do You Talk Funny?: 7 Comedy Habits to Become a Better (and Funnier) Public Speaker (https://www.amazon.com/Do-You-Talk-Funny-David-Nihill-audiobook/dp/B018F3FTZY)" by David Nihil
* Spotify AI DJ (https://newsroom.spotify.com/2023-03-08/spotify-new-personalized-ai-dj-how-it-works/)
* Open Sourcing Mental Health (OSMHhelp.org) - get ready for Mental Health Awareness month in May
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47:1320/03/2023
After Pulse: Let's Chat About AI
Wes and Jason talk through some of the nuance around using AI in devrel, including how it can benefit us and areas to be cautious in.
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19:3801/03/2023
Let's Chat About AI (Ep 76)
As the world of Artificial Intelligence continues to evolve,it's increasingly evident that AI tools are rapidly changing the way we work in Developer Relations & Community Building.
Tools like ChatGPT and GitHub Copilot are transforming the landscape of our work by .. automating tedious and repetitive tasks ..providing valuable insights and analytics..and even helping to generate content on our behalf.
However, the integration of AI into our industry also raises new questions.
Can AI truly enhance the work of DevRel practitioners and allow us to focus on different challenges.. or will it end up diminishing our creativity and impact on supporting developers?
How do we make sure AI is used ethically and responsibly?
And what impact will it have on the future of not only DevRel, but software development in general?
Join us as we explore the exciting world of AI in Developer Relations on this episode of "The Community Pulse".
Checkouts
Chris DeMars
* 3 Ways Feature Flags Could Have Saved Jurassic Park (https://www.split.io/blog/3-ways-feature-flags-could-have-saved-jurassic-park/)
* I’ll be at Orlando Codecamp (https://orlandocodecamp.com/) in March; DEVNEXUS (https://devnexus.com/) in Atlanta, Georgia, in April; and Chain React (https://chainreactconf.com/) in Portland, Oregon, in May.
Rizel Scarlett
* DevRel for Black Developers (https://www.youtube.com/live/8AZyqiQ3RKc?feature=share)
* Finding Me by Viola Davis (https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Me-Memoir-Viola-Davis/dp/0063037327)
* BlackRel Discord - a discord for Black folks in Developer Relations - sign up form (https://tinyurl.com/blackrel-discord)
Wesley Faulkner
* Elk Alpha (https://elk.zone) - A nimble Mastodon web client
* The ChatGPT Cheat Sheet (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UOfN0iB_A0rEGYc2CbYnpIF44FupQn2I/view)
Jason Hand
* 8 Things You Didn’t Know you Could do with GitHub CoPilot (https://github.blog/2022-09-14-8-things-you-didnt-know-you-could-do-with-github-copilot/)
* Platonic : How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make--and Keep--Friends (https://www.amazon.com/Platonic-Science-Attachment-Make-Keep-Friends/dp/0593331893) by Dr. Marisa G. Franco
* Learning From Incidents Conference (https://www.learningfromincidents.io/) (in Denver)
* The Darker Side of ChatGPT (https://towardsdatascience.com/not-all-rainbows-and-sunshine-the-darker-side-of-chatgpt-75917472b9c)
* ChatGPT for writing technical articles and documentation (https://blog.almaer.com/developer-docs-genai-%e2%9d%a4%ef%b8%8f/)
* Developer Docs + GenAI (https://blog.almaer.com/developer-docs-genai-%e2%9d%a4%ef%b8%8f/)
AI Tools
Caption: For Talking Videos (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/captions-for-talking-videos/id1541407007)
NVIDIA: Eye Contact (https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/broadcasting/broadcast-app/)
Descript (https://www.descript.com/)
Grammarly (https://www.grammarly.com/)
Interesting Articles
* The Darker Side of ChatGPT (https://towardsdatascience.com/not-all-rainbows-and-sunshine-the-darker-side-of-chatgpt-75917472b9c)
* ChatGPT for writing technical articles and documentation (https://blog.almaer.com/developer-docs-genai-%e2%9d%a4%ef%b8%8f/)
* Developer Docs + GenAI (https://blog.almaer.com/developer-docs-genai-%e2%9d%a4%ef%b8%8f/)
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Special Guests: Chris DeMars and Rizel Scarlett.
41:5024/02/2023
DevRelCon Advice (Ep 75)
To kick off 2023 in style, PJ spoke with several DevRel practitioners to get their advice to fellow folks in DevRel and people new to the industry looking for more information on how to do the best they can. Ranging from practical, to witty, to inspirational, these words of wisdom should help anyone on their journey.
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08:5613/01/2023
So Long, 2022 (and Hello, 2023)! (Ep 74)
We’re somehow already at the end of 2022, which means it’s time for another end-of-year wrap-up from your Community Pulse hosts! Thanks so much to all of you who have listened (and participated!) as we’ve explored topics from content to speaking, Developer Experience, DevRel strategy, and more. Join Mary, Jason, PJ, and Wesley as we talk about some of the trends we noticed during 2022 and what we think might happen in 2023.
Relevant Links
* Interesting discussion (https://twitter.com/bryanl/status/1596512391264894976) about people leaving Twitter - where are they going and what’s the potential impact?
* DevRel Survey 2022 Results (https://www.stateofdeveloperrelations.com/_files/ugd/383279_5b2cd6c61868495b98d2dac2f52b1d30.pdf)
2022 Episodes
* DevRel: What’s Your Story (https://www.communitypulse.io/65-devrel-whats-your-story) - LIVE episode
* Your Content, Their Brand: episode (https://www.communitypulse.io/66-your-content-their-brand) & after pulse (https://www.communitypulse.io/66ap) - Amara Graham & Henry Teegarden
* Grab the Mic: episode (https://www.communitypulse.io/67-grab-the-mic) & after pulse (https://www.communitypulse.io/67ap) - Kat Cosgrove & VM Brasseur
* Moving from Execution to Strategy: episode (https://www.communitypulse.io/68-moving-from-execution-to-strategy) & after pulse (https://www.communitypulse.io/68ap) - Ashley Willis & Mo McElaney
* So Long, SJ, and thanks for all the Quips (https://www.communitypulse.io/69-so-long-sj)
* Rediscovering In-Person Conferences: episode (https://www.communitypulse.io/70-rediscovering-in-person-conferences) & after pulse (https://www.communitypulse.io/70ap) - Jeff Blankenburg & Kerri Miller
* DevRel Survey 2022: episode (https://www.communitypulse.io/71-devrel-survey-2022) & after pulse (https://www.communitypulse.io/71ap) - Caroline Lewko
* Where do you get started with Developer Experience?: episode (https://www.communitypulse.io/72-developer-experience) & after pulse (https://www.communitypulse.io/72ap) - Amara Graham & Kurt Kemple
* DevRel Beyond Developers: episode (https://www.communitypulse.io/73-devrel-beyond-developers) & after pulse (https://www.communitypulse.io/73ap)- Jennifer Ritzinger & Matty Stratton
Past EOY Wrap-ups
* 2017 (https://www.communitypulse.io/19-2017review)
* 2018 (https://www.communitypulse.io/31-2018wrapup)
* 2019 (https://www.communitypulse.io/43-2019-closing-thoughts)
* 2020 (https://www.communitypulse.io/54-end-of-year)
* 2021 (https://www.communitypulse.io/64-2021-wrap-up)
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35:3314/12/2022
After Pulse: DevRel Beyond Developers
Jason, Mary, PJ and Wesley further the discussion on devrel communities and how we can serve our changing scope of user.
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14:4728/11/2022
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 (https://www.atlasobscura.com/experiences/special-effects-makeup-course)
Matty Stratton
* Keyoxide (https://keyoxide.org/)
* The Storyteller (https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Storyteller-Audiobook/0063076128) - Audiobook by Dave Grohl
* Fall Guys (https://www.fallguys.com/) - silly game I play with my kids
Wesley Faulkner
* LumaFusion (https://luma-touch.com/lumafusion-on-android/)
PJ Hagerty
* Clearword (https://clearword.com/) - actions items and the important part of meetings, not just transcription
* Spy X Family (https://www.crunchyroll.com/series/G4PH0WXVJ/spy-x-family?from=spyxfamily&utm_source=ip_cr&utm_medium=content_crunchyroll&utm_campaign=titlemarketing_all_spyxfamily)
* Don’t get COVID
Jason Hand
* YouTube Shorts (https://www.youtube.com/c/MicrosoftDeveloper/shorts) - on Microsoft Learn Shows & Events
* CrossClip (https://crossclip.com)
* ArtistWorks (https://www.artistworks.com)
Mary Thengvall
* PLG + CLG (https://www.commonroom.io/blog/use-product-led-and-community-led-growth-together-for-better-business-outcomes/)
Artwork photo by Tim Mossholder (https://unsplash.com/@timmossholder?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText) on Unsplash (https://unsplash.com/@timmossholder?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText)
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46:5116/11/2022
After Pulse: Developer Experience
Mary, Wesley, and PJ spend time considering their conversation with Amara and Kurt and the implications for a great developer experience.
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13:3802/11/2022
Where do you get started with Developer Experience? (Ep 72)
Developer Experience (DX) has been a buzzword for the past few years and it’s only growing in popularity. But what is it exactly, and how is it different from Developer Relations or Developer Advocacy? Also, when we say “Developer Experience” is everyone actually referring to the same topic? Or are there multiple approaches?
Checkouts
Amara Graham
* Highlights/admonitions come to GitHub (https://github.com/community/community/discussions/16925)
* Holo Taco nail polish (https://www.holotaco.com/) - not new but wonderful
Kurt Kemple
* Star Citizen (https://robertsspaceindustries.com/star-citizen), a space game I’ve been playing
Wesley Faulkner
* Setting up for success in your next role - where to start (https://www.devrelx.com/post/setting-up-for-success-in-your-next-role-where-to-start)
* Lego Masters (https://www.lego.com/en-us/page/lego-masters)
PJ Hagerty
* Spanish Love Songs - Brave Faces (https://spanishlovesongs.com/products/sls0bfetdc-lp)
* LOTR: Rings of Power (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09QH98YG1?ref=dvm_us_dl_sl_go_ROPLAU22_mkw_sX3mket3F-dc&mrntrk=pcrid_618715577193_slid__pgrid_144239414807_pgeo_9027222_x__ptid_kwd-295270512187&gclid=CjwKCAjw79iaBhAJEiwAPYwoCL2PP1kE-ndklqDhYkkOkz5DaBHTeYp2bBbSJPKZS2Be6q7m7Wk7TRoCeHwQAvD_BwE)
Mary Thengvall
* The 1-3-5 rule (https://www.timedoctor.com/blog/1-3-5-rule/)
* Derry Girls (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Derry_Girls) (Netflix show)
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42:4626/10/2022
After Pulse: DevRel Survey 2022
Our hosts continue to reflect on the results of this year's DevRel survey and provide further insights into the data and the industry.
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15:4107/10/2022
DevRel Survey 2022 (Ep 71)
By the varied nature of everything that falls under the umbrella of Developer Relations, it can be difficult to get down to the trends and movements of everything we do. Add to that the bespoke nature of many DevRel programs, and we really need to work to discover what’s happening in the world we live and work in. Fortunately, a survey was done, and in this episode we will discover some of the results and find out a bit of the why we do what we do when we say we do DevRel.
Checkouts
Caroline Lewko
* Five Little Indians (https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/52214103) by Michelle Good
* 2022 Survey and previous survey (available at www.Stateofdeveloperrelations.com)
Jason Hand
* No Code Micro Workshop (https://jhand.co/nocode)
* Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals (https://www.amazon.com/Four-Thousand-Weeks-Management-Mortals/dp/B08XZY5ZF7/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2DQK78HTQFNLF&keywords=4%2C000+weeks&qid=1663342995&sprefix=4%2C000+weeks%2Caps%2C116&sr=8-1) by Oliver Burkeman
Wesley Faulkner
* SXSW (https://www.sxsw.com/)
* Neurodiversity in DevRel (https://www.polywork.com/clubs/neurodiversity-in-devrel)
PJ Hagerty
* 23rd Anniversary of the American Football self-titled LP (https://www.amazon.com/music/player/albums/B000X5KLRO?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=) - great emo/proto-mathrock album
* Weapons of Math Destruction (https://www.amazon.com/Weapons-Math-Destruction-Increases-Inequality/dp/0553418815) by Cathy O’Neil
* Kings Highwaymen (https://www.instagram.com/kingshwymenwny/)
Artwork photo by Алекс Арцибашев (https://unsplash.com/@lxrcbsv?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText) on Unsplash (https://unsplash.com/@lxrcbsv?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText)
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Special Guest: Caroline Lewko.
36:2830/09/2022
After Pulse: Rediscovering In-Person Conferences
Our hosts reflect on their conversation in Episode 70 with Kerri and Jeff and cover key takeaways on in-person conferences and their role in DevRel.
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16:2924/08/2022
Rediscovering In-Person Conferences (Ep 70)
Before the pandemic, we, as DevRel practitioners, focused most of our speaking efforts on in-person events. Now we have the option of speaking at in-person, virtual, and hybrid conferences. With this experience now in our rearview, let’s look ahead to rediscovering what the advantages are and what we get out of in-person events knowing what the other side looks like.
Checkouts
Kerri Miller
* Managing so Everyone Can Contribute (https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/mecc/)
* Tiny Tools conf (https://aescripts.com/tiny-tools/)
Jeff Blankenburg
* CakeTime (http://alexa.design/caketime) - build your first Alexa app!
* Stir Trek (https://stirtrek.com/) - Movie & a conference!
Wesley Faulkner
* 9th Developer Relations Survey (2022) (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DevRelSurvey9D)
PJ Hagerty
* CallofConduct.com (https://www.callofconduct.com/) is now in beta - for all your Code of Conduct reporting needs
* For All Mankind (https://tv.apple.com/us/show/for-all-mankind/umc.cmc.6wsi780sz5tdbqcf11k76mkp7) series
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Special Guests: Jeff Blankenburg and Kerri Miller.
41:5310/08/2022
So Long, SJ, and Thanks for All the Quips (Ep 69)
In this episode, we say goodbye to our dear friend SJ Morris as co-host of the Community Pulse. Like many of us, sometimes the business of life and work makes it difficult to make time for the things we enjoy or even just time to take care of ourselves. We wanted to take the opportunity to say goodbye to SJ and also to talk about what folks can do to honestly and boldly confront their own burnout in DevRel.
Checkouts
Jason Hand
* Discogs (https://www.discogs.com) - to inventory SJ’s vinyl record collection.
* Stolen Focus: Why You Can’t Pay Attention – and How to Think Deeply Again (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0593138511/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) by Johann Hari
* Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don’t Know (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1984878107/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) by Adam Grant
Mary Thengvall
* Fi GPS dog collar. Use this referral code (https://shop.tryfi.com/r/GG2GJ9/?utm_source=referrals) to get a free “band” (collar) of your choice.
SJ Morris
* SJ re-discovers vinyl - aka my checkout is just the concept of vinyl records played on turntables
PJ Hagerty
* Kendrick Lamar’s new album - Mr Morale & The Big Steppers
* Polyvinyl Records Garage Sale (https://www.polyvinylrecords.com/store/garage_sale_lps) for Pride Month
* The Handmaid’s Tale (https://www.amazon.com/Handmaids-Tale-Margaret-Atwood/dp/038549081X/ref=sr_1_4?crid=3WOJVBX1YVSB&keywords=the+handmaids+tale&qid=1654602516&sprefix=the+handmaids+tale%2Caps%2C258&sr=8-4) by Margaret Atwood
Wesley Faulkner:
* What neurodiversity means for DevRel (https://twitter.com/wesley83/status/1529482672711647243)
* The Long Game: How to be a Long-Term Thinker in a Short-Term World (https://www.amazon.com/Long-Game-Long-Term-Thinker-Short-Term/dp/164782057X) by Dorie Clark
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44:2410/06/2022
After Pulse: Moving from Execution to Strategy
Our hosts reflect on their conversation in Episode 68 with Mo and Ashley and cover key takeaways on when to make moves in leadership positions in DevRel.
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17:2204/05/2022
Moving from Execution to Strategy (Ep 68)
In the beginning, folks in DevRel had few paths outside of being an Individual Contributor. As our field has evolved, more opportunities have arisen for more strategic roles. DevRel leadership is one of the most sought after roles for many organizations in recent months. What should we look for when considering making the move to strategist versus the out front IC? What can we learn from those who have made that journey?
Checkouts
Mo McElaney
* Heavy in planning mode for my garden this summer! I live in zone 5a so I’m still a month away from being outside the frost zone, but my tulips are popping up, I’m starting my veggie seeds, and starting to prep my garden beds.
Ashley Willis
* Lara Hogan resources (https://larahogan.me/)
* Plucky cards (https://shop.beplucky.com/products/the-plucky-1-1-starter-pack) to use during 1:1s
Jason Hand
* DevOps on Azure (https://www.youtube.com/c/AzureDevOps)
* Azure DevOps Demo Generator (http://jhand.dev/ProjectGenerator)
* Azure Cosmos DB Conf (https://www.gotcosmos.com/conf)
* Tiny Tina's Wonderlands: Official Site (https://playwonderlands.2k.com/)
Mary Thengvall
* Energy Management for Newer Managers (https://cate.blog/2022/03/21/energy-management-for-newer-managers/)
* Homebird (https://www.amazon.com/stores/WelcometoHomebird/page/7F78757D-2D1E-4BF6-BC15-7456E5943009?ref_=ast_bln) - Awesome window bird feeder and the first visitor has arrived (https://twitter.com/mary_grace/status/1514778133223804934)!
PJ Hagerty
* DevRelate blog - metrics for success (https://devrelate.io/post/20-measuring-up-metrics-in-developer-relations)
* OSMH not OSMI (http://OSMHhelp.org)
* Go Raptors!
Wesley Faulkner
* Podcast: Neurodiversity & Intersectionality: A Disclosure Challenge (https://www.peatworks.org/podcast-neurodiversity-intersectionality-a-disclosure-challenge/)
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Special Guests: Ashley Willis and Mo McElaney.
43:4819/04/2022
After Pulse: Grab the Mic!
Jason and PJ recap what they learned from our guests about public speaking - from conception and development all the way to delivery.
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16:5024/03/2022
Grab the Mic! Tips to get started in DevRel speaking
A big part of traditional DevRel has always been speaking in front of an audience. Whether at a virtual meetup or live at a large conference, it can be complicated to navigate coming up with an idea, building a talk, getting it accepted somewhere, and actually delivering the thing. We wanted to take a look at some of the tips, tricks, and things you need to know to be successful in finding your way to becoming a great DevRel speaker!
Checkouts
Kat Cosgrove
* NONS SL660 (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nonscamera/sl660-interchangeable-lens-slr-analogue-instant-camera)
Vicky Brasseur
* Harvard Census II (https://derechodelared.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/LFResearch_Harvard_Census_II.pdf)
* #YarnIsForEveryone (https://twitter.com/hashtag/YarnIsForEveryone)
Jason Hand
* DevOpsDays Rockies (https://devopsdays.org/events/2022-denver/welcome/)
* Azure Cosmos DB conf (https://www.gotcosmos.com/conf)
PJ Hagerty
* American Beauty/Innerlove split 7” (https://www.stereogum.com/2151217/american-beauty-stage-fright-innerlove-murder/music/)
* Wikipedia Devrel page (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Developer_relations)
Photo by Kane Reinholdtsen (https://unsplash.com/@kanereinholdtsen) on Unsplash (https://unsplash.com/@kanereinholdtsen)
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48:0117/03/2022
After Pulse: Your Content, Their Brand
PJ, Jason, Wesley, and SJ sit down to discuss what they learned from our guests on content creation and ownership, as well as setting expectations for this with the brands we work with.
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19:4603/03/2022
Your Content, Their Brand (Ep 66)
When we create content, the ideas and concepts typically come from ourselves or our community members. But when we work for a larger organization, things get complicated. Some of us create content as a part of our day-to-day role; some of us create content outside of work hours. Now that we as DevRel professionals produce even more online content to connect with our community, there’s some ambiguity about the ownership of this content.
To take a look at some of these questions, we’ve invited a couple of guests familiar with this space: Amara Graham, Head of Developer Experience at Camunda and Henry Teegarden, Esquire, from Teegarden Law.
FULL DISCLOSURE: This podcast is not meant to be taken as legal advice. We are sharing our opinions and thoughts. If you have specific questions about your content, we recommend contacting a legal professional.
Checkouts
Amara Graham
* Stumbled on a TikTok of a new nurse grad (https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPdkbVCvf/) talking about her experience as a deaf nurse
Wesley Faulkner
* You’re Doing It Wrong — Recruiting a DevRel (https://thenewstack.io/youre-doing-it-wrong-recruiting-a-devrel/)
SJ Morris
* Wordle! Just kidding
* HubSpot Culture Code (https://blog.hubspot.com/blog/tabid/6307/bid/34234/the-hubspot-culture-code-creating-a-company-we-love.aspx)
PJ Hagerty
* Cowboy Bebop live action (Netflix)
Cover art photo by Patrik Michalicka (https://unsplash.com/@patrikmichalicka) on Unsplash (https://unsplash.com/@patrikmichalicka)
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Special Guests: Amara Graham and Henry Teegarden.
35:0824/02/2022
DevRel: What's Your Story? - Community Pulse Live! (Ep 65)
The journey to DevRel is a winding one. We all have our own stories about how we wound up where we are — from intentional plans to happy accidents, as hosts of this podcast we’ve heard them all. One thing’s for sure, y’all’s stories are interesting, so we wanted to get together and talk about our journeys — what we have in common, funny anecdotes along the way, and what we can do to uplift the next generation of folks wanting to get started on this wild ride.
Related Episodes/Resources
* YouTube recording of today's episode (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5ag5HU2Ajs)
* Developer Relations Career Ladders (https://www.devrel-ladders.com/)
* DevRel Resources (https://devrelresourc.es/)
* Breaking into DevRel (Ep 21) (https://www.communitypulse.io/21-breaking-into-devrel)
Fill out this form (https://forms.gle/fxdhPAcJuvUxgd8F9) to let us know what you want us to cover in 2022!
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48:1821/01/2022
End of Year Wrap-up - 2021 (Ep 64)
2021 has been a year of ups and downs in the world of DevRel and Community work. From the shifting quicksand of events returning in person, then virtual once again, to the massive opening of job reqs for positions under the DevRel umbrella, it’s been a wild ride. We’ve also tried new things, both on the podcast and personally, and in this episode we will cover our perspectives on the year that was 2021.
Links:
* Sonder (https://seths.blog/2017/10/the-sonder-breakthrough/)
* Top Episodes:
* Online Community Platforms (http://www.communitypulse.io/58-online-community-platforms) (Jono Bacon, Noele Flowers) - Episode 58
* DevRel Content Channels (http://www.communitypulse.io/57-devrel-content-channels) (Cassidy Williams, Joe Karlsson) - Episode 57
* DevRel Around the World (http://www.communitypulse.io/59-devrel-around-the-world) - Episode 59
Send in your feedback! Hit us up on Twitter (https://twitter.com/community_pulse) or shoot us an email ([email protected]).
Special shout-out to Sarah Allen for all of the hard work getting the new website up and running.
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41:1313/12/2021
DevRel Resources (Ep 63)
If there’s one thing that’s true across developer relations professionals, it’s that we live to educate and support. That extends to our fellow devrels - and in recent years, a flurry of developer relations related supporting materials have surfaced; from blogs to books, tweets to (ahem) podcasts, and more. What’s the best way to dig through them all to get the support and guidance you need? Today’s guests will cover that from several angles - from someone new to the devrel world, to someone looking to get more folks connected to devrel, and us hosts that are somewhere in between.
Checkouts
Wesley Faulkner
* Polywork (https://www.polywork.com/)
SJ Morris
* Noodle the Pug (https://www.tiktok.com/@jongraz?lang=en) - Bones/No Bones
PJ Hagerty
* Sapiens: A brief history of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ICN066A/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
Albrey Brown
* DevRel Collective Slack
* DevRel Salary Report (https://dev.to/bffjossy/2021-devrel-salary-survey-results-table-of-contents-43fe)
Jessica Rose
* I’ve gotten really into the idea of doing less; there are a ton of disparate resources so I’m not quite sure where to point folks, but it feels like right now there are a lot of people around the world wanting to work less, buy less, and chill more which I find so reassuring.
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Links/Resources
The Business Value of Developer Relations (https://smile.amazon.com/Business-Value-Developer-Relations-Communities/dp/1484237471/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8)
Developer Relations: How to Build and Grow a Successful Developer Program (https://smile.amazon.com/Developer-Relations-Build-Successful-Program/dp/1484271637/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=developer+relations&qid=1634321009&sr=8-3)
Docs for Developers: An Engineer’s Field Guide to Technical Writing (https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/1484272161/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
devrelresourc.es (https://devrelresourc.es/)
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37:3019/11/2021
DevRel Salary Survey Results (Ep 62)
Figuring out what the standard pay is for a DevRel professional can be difficult, especially when considering expectations, experience, and different niche industries within tech. What’s the average, what makes sense for the role, what’s fair - these are all questions that come to mind when considering compensation for what we do. Luckily, today’s guests have gathered some information and crunched the numbers to help you make a more informed approach to what a fair salary is for your role.
DevRel Collective 2021 Salary Survey Results (https://dev.to/bffjossy/2021-devrel-salary-survey-results-table-of-contents-43fe)
Checkouts
Wesley
* How do we get sponsors to support our tech event? - DEV Community (https://dev.to/floord/how-do-we-get-sponsors-to-support-our-tech-event-4mej)
Mary
* DevRelResourc.es (https://devrelresourc.es/) is live!
Wesley
* Mitchell’s New Role at HashiCorp (https://www.hashicorp.com/blog/mitchell-s-new-role-at-hashicorp)
SJ
* Mailchimp’s Engineering Blog (https://mailchimp.com/developer/blog/empowering-developers-empower-underdog/) is now LIVE!
Greg
* Matrix.org (https://matrix.org/) - Decentralized modern chat
* Mozilla’s thoughts (http://exple.tive.org/blarg/category/irc/) on Matrix
* GNOME’s thoughts (https://blog.ergaster.org/) on Matrix
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Special Guests: Greg Sutcliffe and Jocelyn Matthews.
39:0415/10/2021
Virtual Events and ROI - Are we getting our money's worth? (Ep 61)
Over the last year, we’ve talked about virtual events quite a bit - from how to get started to bringing things together in a short period of time. That said, being a sponsor at these virtual events has been somewhat of a challenge. With no real “booth” or physical location for interaction, where can value be found in these events and how do we show the benefits to our sponsoring organizations. To discuss this, we brought together a few folks who have experienced virtual events from different points of view.
Checkouts
Wesley Faulkner
* How do we get sponsors to support our tech event? (https://dev.to/floord/how-do-we-get-sponsors-to-support-our-tech-event-4mej) - DEV Community 👩💻👨💻
Mary Thengvall
* Disconnect if you can – highly recommend hiking! If you have a dog… https://dogtrekker.com has great resources for filtering hikes by dog-friendly, offleash, etc.
Matty Stratton
* Ted Lasso. That’s it.
* We Appreciate Your Enthusiasm - The Oral History of Q101 (https://smile.amazon.com/We-Appreciate-Your-Enthusiasm-History/dp/0983994382) by James VanOsdol
* Follow my dog on Instagram (instagram.com/moxie_aussie) or Twitter (twitter.com/moxieaussie).
Ben Lloyd Pearson
* Google Instant Apps (https://www.lifewire.com/what-are-google-instant-apps-4770056) - I hate apps, this lets you use them without installing them to your phone.
PJ Hagerty
* Decibullz (https://www.decibullz.com/) - ear plugs you can mold at home
* Rever (https://www.rever.co/) - motorcycle rider social media platform
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38:0703/09/2021
After Pulse: Everything in Moderation
Jason, PJ, Wesley, and SJ sit down to discuss what they learned from our guest on moderation and some of the pitfalls they've experienced in being a part of moderated communities.
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17:5425/06/2021