Community Pulse

Suddenly Unemployed (Ep 77)

March 20th, 2023  |  47 mins 13 secs

community management, developer experience, developer relations, devrel

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?

After Pulse: Let's Chat About AI

March 1st, 2023  |  19 mins 38 secs

community management, developer experience, developer relations, devrel

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.

Let's Chat About AI (Ep 76)

February 24th, 2023  |  41 mins 50 secs

community management, developer experience, developer relations, devrel

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. 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".

DevRelCon Advice (Ep 75)

January 13th, 2023  |  8 mins 56 secs

community management, developer experience, developer relations, devrel

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.

So Long, 2022 (and Hello, 2023)! (Ep 74)

December 14th, 2022  |  35 mins 33 secs

community management, developer experience, developer relations, devrel

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.

After Pulse: DevRel Beyond Developers

November 28th, 2022  |  14 mins 47 secs

community management, developer experience, developer relations, devrel

Jason, Mary, PJ and Wesley further the discussion on devrel communities and how we can serve our changing scope of user.

DevRel Beyond Developers (Ep 73)

November 16th, 2022  |  46 mins 51 secs

community management, developer experience, developer relations, devrel

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.

After Pulse: Developer Experience

November 2nd, 2022  |  13 mins 38 secs

community management, developer experience, developer relations, devrel

Mary, Wes and PJ spend time considering their conversation with Amara and Kurt and the implications for a great developer experience.

Where do you get started with Developer Experience? (Ep 72)

October 26th, 2022  |  42 mins 46 secs

community management, developer experience, developer relations, devrel

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?

After Pulse: DevRel Survey 2022

October 7th, 2022  |  15 mins 41 secs

community management, developer experience, developer relations, devrel

Our hosts continue to reflect on the results of this year's DevRel survey and provide further insights into the data and the industry.

DevRel Survey 2022 (Ep 71)

September 30th, 2022  |  36 mins 28 secs

community management, developer experience, developer relations, devrel

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.

After Pulse: Rediscovering In-Person Conferences

August 24th, 2022  |  16 mins 29 secs

community management, developer experience, developer relations, devrel

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.

Rediscovering In-Person Conferences (Ep 70)

August 10th, 2022  |  41 mins 53 secs

community management, developer experience, developer relations, devrel

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.

So Long, SJ, and Thanks for All the Quips (Ep 69)

June 10th, 2022  |  44 mins 24 secs

community management, developer experience, developer relations, devrel

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.

After Pulse: Moving from Execution to Strategy

May 4th, 2022  |  17 mins 22 secs

community management, developer experience, developer relations, devrel

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.

Moving from Execution to Strategy (Ep 68)

April 19th, 2022  |  43 mins 48 secs

community management, developer experience, developer relations, devrel

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?