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Building Developer Trust: Best Practices for Building Authentic Relationships with Developers

By: Chris Woodruff / March 21, 2023

Building trust is essential for any successful relationship, and developer relations is no exception. Developers are critical stakeholders for companies that rely on software development to create, market, and sell their products or services. In this article, we’ll explore the best practices for building authentic relationships with developers and establishing trust in developer relations. Be […]

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Building a Strong Developer Community: Lessons Learned from Top Tech Companies

By: Chris Woodruff / March 17, 2023

Building a solid developer community is critical for companies that rely on software development to create, market, and sell their products or services. A strong developer community can drive innovation, improve product quality, and foster customer loyalty. This article will examine the lessons learned from top tech companies that have successfully built strong developer communities. […]

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Navigating the Complexities of Developer Relations in a Highly Regulated Industry

By: Chris Woodruff / March 15, 2023

Developer relations is a critical component of any industry that relies on software development to create, market, and sell its products or services. However, developer relations can be particularly complex in highly regulated industries, such as healthcare, finance, and government. In this article, we’ll explore the unique challenges of developer relations in highly regulated industries […]

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The Role of Developer Relations in Open-Source Software Projects

By: Chris Woodruff / March 11, 2023

Open-source software has become a critical part of the technology landscape, powering everything from operating systems and web servers to databases and machine learning frameworks. Open-source software projects are often driven by passionate communities of developers who collaborate to create and maintain available software freely. In this article, we’ll explore the role of developer relations […]

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Measuring the ROI of Developer Relations: How to Demonstrate the Value of Your Program

By: Chris Woodruff / March 9, 2023

Developer relations is essential for any company that relies on software development to create, market, and sell its products or services. However, many companies struggle to quantify the value of their developer relations programs and demonstrate their return on investment (ROI). In this article, we’ll explore how companies can measure the ROI of their developer […]

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The Importance of Diversity and Inclusion in Developer Relations

By: Chris Woodruff / March 8, 2023

Diversity and inclusion have been hot topics in the tech industry for many years, and for a good reason. A diverse and inclusive workplace benefits employees and leads to better products and services. Diversity and inclusion are just as important in developer relations, if not more so. In this article, we’ll explore why diversity and […]

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The Future of Developer Relations: Emerging Trends and Strategies

By: Chris Woodruff / March 6, 2023

Developer relations is essential for any company that relies on software development to create, market, and sell its products or services. As the technology landscape continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace, developer relations is also evolving to keep pace with changing trends and demands. In this article, we’ll explore the emerging trends and strategies […]

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How Developer Relations is Changing in the Post-Pandemic World

By: Chris Woodruff / March 1, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a significant shift in how companies engage with developers. In-person events and conferences, a staple of developer relations, were abruptly halted, leaving many companies scrambling to find new ways to connect with their developer communities. As the world slowly begins to emerge from the pandemic, it’s clear that developer relations […]

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