About this episode
Eric Hendricks and Chris DeMars discuss Developer Relations and the challenges and insights of supporting developers in the tech community.
What happens when two nerds who love the community side of tech get together? A whole lot of stories, laughs, and insights. In this episode of The IT Guy Show, Eric sits down with his coworker Chris DeMars to talk about Developer Relations, technical advocacy, and what it really takes to support and empower devs in today’s fast-moving ecosystem. From browser wars to burnout, open source to on-stage nerves, it’s a real look at what fuels a career in DevRel, and how to avoid fizzling out. Oh, and maybe a few hot takes along the way. Welcome to The IT Guy Show, your go-to destination for all things tech with Eric, your friendly neighborhood IT guy! Join Eric as he shares his wealth of knowledge, insights, and experiences gained from years of working in the IT industry. From troubleshooting common tech issues to exploring the latest trends and innovations, each episode is packed with practical tips, skilled advice, and engaging discussions. Connect with me! https://linktr.ee/itguyeric Join our: Discord: https://itguyeric.com/discord Matrix: https://matrix.to/#/#podcast-itguyeric:matrix.org Chris DeMars: https://chrisdemars.net/ DevRel: https://devrel.co/ Chapters: 00:00 Stream Start…
People in this episode
Host: Eric Hendricks
Guest: Chris DeMars
Topics covered
- Developer Relations
- technical advocacy
- community in tech
- career in DevRel
- open source
- burnout
- empathy in tech
Keywords
- DevRel
- technical advocacy
- developer community
- open source
- burnout
- career advice
- empathy in tech
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: DevRel
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