Effective DevRel
Apress (Verlag)
979-8-8688-2372-5 (ISBN)
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The book begins by establishing the fundamental purpose and value of Developer Relations through the Developer Relations Value Cycle (DRVC) framework and then goes on to help you understand and adapt to your specific organizational environment. You will then learn how to use tools for creating accurate, actionable developer journey maps and gain expertise in developing strategies for identifying and addressing strategic ownership gaps.
The book then enables you to establish principles and practices for authentic, effective developer engagement as well as develop approaches for creating content and documentation. You will also gain experience in collecting and leveraging developer feedback and turn the feedback into actionable priorities. In addition to this you will be guided in how to transition to strategic leadership and create cohesive programs with sustainable impact and then scale them. Each chapter in this book ends with an exercise that teaches you how to apply the theories in the chapter to actual scenarios.
Drawing from real-world experiences and cutting-edge insights, this book goes beyond traditional DevRel advice. It's a bold, practical roadmap for DevRel professionals who are ready to elevate their impact, gain strategic influence, and prove their true value to the business.
What You Will Learn
Transform random DevRel activities into cohesive programs with measurable business impact
Identify and fill strategic gaps in the developer journey that create unique value for both developers and your business
Navigate organizational dynamics and transition from individual contributor to strategic DevRel leader
Build scalable content and feedback systems that maximize impact without requiring proportional team growth
Who This Book Is For
This book is for Developer Relations professionals, Developer Advocates, Technical Community Managers, Developer Experience Engineers, and technical leaders responsible for developer-facing initiatives.
Kurtis Kemple is a recognized leader in Developer Relations with 8+ years of experience at companies including Slack, AWS, Apollo GraphQL, and Gatsby. His expertise is built on a decade of engineering experience, combining technical depth and business acumen. Kurtis specializes in transforming Developer Relations from tactical activities into strategic business functions that drive measurable results. He’s helped organizations from startups to enterprises build sustainable DevRel programs that drive adoption while creating meaningful developer experiences. His approach bridges the gap between developer needs and business objectives, creating programs that deliver value to communities, customers, and companies. Kurtis is also an accomplished writer, speaker, and advisor. He regularly shares his insights through articles, conference presentations, and coaching, helping to elevate the practice of Developer Relations across the industry. His thought leadership and practical teaching approach have made him a valued voice for professionals looking to navigate the challenging field.
Part I - Positioning for Success.- Chapter 1- The Value of DevRel.- Chapter 2 - Navigating Your Organizational Context.- Chapter 3 - Mapping the Developer Journey.- Chapter 4 - Filling Gaps in the Developer Journey.- Part II - Maximizing Developer Enablement.- Chapter 5 - Making Developer Engagements Meaningful.- Chapter 6 - Creating Effective Content.- Chapter 7 - Maintaining High-Quality Documentation.- Chapter 8 - Turning Feedback into Priorities.- Part III - Driving Business Impact.- Chapter 9 - Transitioning from Doer to Leader.- Chapter 10 - Aligning with Business Outcomes.- Chapter 11 - Moving from Random Acts to Programs.- Chapter 12 - Building Sustainable Teams.- Chapter 13 - Preparing for DevRel's Future.- Appendices.
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 29.5.2026 |
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| Zusatzinfo | Approx. 300 p. |
| Verlagsort | Berkley |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 178 x 254 mm |
| Themenwelt | Mathematik / Informatik ► Informatik ► Betriebssysteme / Server |
| Mathematik / Informatik ► Informatik ► Software Entwicklung | |
| Mathematik / Informatik ► Informatik ► Web / Internet | |
| Schlagworte | Developer Advocacy • developer experience • developer relations • DevRel Strategy • Technical Content Creation |
| ISBN-13 | 979-8-8688-2372-5 / 9798868823725 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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