Category: Advocate
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Share Your Developer Experience Insights: Contribute to Our Upcoming Book, “Developer Experience Unleashed”
We are excited to announce that we are currently working on a new book, “Developer Experience Unleashed: The Art of Crafting Delightful and Efficient Developer Environments.” As part of this project, we are seeking contributions from industry leaders, influencers, and developers like you to share your insights, experiences, and perspectives on Developer Experience (DX). In…
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Essential Books for Aspiring Software Developers
Getting started in software development can be overwhelming, but there are plenty of resources available to help you along the way. Books can be a great way to learn the basics and gain a deeper understanding of programming concepts. Here are some top books to consider if you’re looking to get started in software development:…
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Eight Books That Will Help You Build and Manage Successful Developer Communities
Developer Relations is a critical function for any technology company looking to build and maintain a successful product ecosystem. In this post, we’ll highlight some of the top books on Developer Relations that cover a wide range of topics related to community building, content creation, marketing, and open source software. “The Business Value of Developer…
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Real-World Examples and Actionable Advice: Mary Thengvall’s Guide to Developer Relations
“The Business Value of Developer Relations” by Mary Thengvall is an excellent resource for anyone interested in building and managing developer communities. The book provides a comprehensive guide to developer relations, covering everything from community management and event planning to metrics and ROI. One of the strengths of the book is its practical approach. The…
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102 Values to Start Your List
Yesterday I recommended you write a list of values to find your north star; here’s a list to get you started.
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Living by Your Values: The Key to a Fulfilling Life
Do you ever feel like you’re just going through the motions of life, without a clear sense of direction or purpose? Or maybe you have goals and dreams, but you struggle to make progress towards them or feel fulfilled even when you achieve them. If this sounds familiar, it’s possible that you’re not living in…
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Exploring Homelabs: What They Are and Why You Should Have One
A homelab is a setup where you create a small-scale version of a data center or computer network within your home. It typically consists of multiple servers, storage devices, networking equipment, and other hardware and software components. Having a homelab can provide several benefits, such as: Here are a few ideas for a homelab: Do…
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Yes, But What Is Temporal?
It’s the company I work for now. It’s also the project / product the company builds. It’s also relating to worldly as opposed to spiritual affairs. It’s secular. It’s also relating to time. It’s also of or situated in the temples of the head. Are you rubbing your temples yet? And here’s where it gets…
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I Love You, Too, Friends
Yesterday at 0500 PDT I made a post on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter, that I’m starting a new position as Developer Advocate at Temporal. And BOOM!! ! Y’all showed ALL the love. I appreciate you. Thank you. But what does that mean?!?
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The Ten Day Work Trip
[COVID Day Five Hundred Seventy] I finally packed. The day of the flight. And I made the flight. And flying domestically within the United States is every bit as scary as I thought it’d be – no vaccine verification, no COVID test verification, just wear a mask, pack into the overbooked plane and hope you…
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Have You Packed Yet?
It’s fascinating to me how when I’m procrastinating doing one thing, I will do SO MANY OTHER THINGS. That I have been procrastinating.
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The Packing List!
[COVID Day Five Hundred Sixty Seven] OMG OMG OMG OMG Cause I’m going to pack Sunday which means I need to do laundry Saturday which means I need to write this list NOW. Also, Leander, don’t forget that you need to reschedule that doctor’s appointment you have for this upcoming Friday because YOU’LL TOTALLY BE…