Developer Experience

A recent podcast episode I guested on was released! I had the pleasure of chatting with Adrián González about all things DX and DevRel. Give it a listen!

I OS'ed my content calendar template for Notion. https://twitter.com/theworstdev/status/1504864602059943941?t=89oaEkqkOV26b11fw1atUw&s=19

I released a Notion template for managing doc sets. I used the React docs for the demo and learned some cool things. https://twitter.com/theworstdev/status/1507094534936801284?t=GI-LdJUPbvziJQOV-3a...

I wrote another article for the Developer Advocate's Guide series about how to get better results when asking for things. https://twitter.com/theworstdev/status/1503072662289006609?t=ZWRjgdv3Fhp4K7...

I soft launched DX Conf on social media! https://twitter.com/theworstdev/status/1511405320035344392?t=s81ypRu7gawYz4V6HD8DNQ&s=19

I had the pleasure of guesting on the DevX podcast where I talked about the link between developer relations and developer experience. https://twitter.com/devxconf/status/1488576091103145985

I was interviewed for the Developer Avocados #adventcado series. 🎄 https://twitter.com/forthright_tech/status/1474451993842405376

I got to talk community for a New Relic twitter space on what makes a great tech community and how to find one. https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1djGXPzwLOXGZ

I wrote about the different types of scale that exist in relation to devtools and how Amplify shapes up in comparison. https://dev.to/theworstdev/amplify-at-scale-beyond-the-first-users-3nkf

I created an example app to showcase some features from AWS Amplify. https://dev.to/theworstdev/introducing-journey-an-app-for-tracking-job-listings-3pa4

While working as a developer advocate for AWS I helped shape a new category called Fullstack Serverless. https://theworst.dev/fullstack-serverless

I wrote about my process for automating promotions for Apollo live streams. https://theworst.dev/automating-stream-promotion

I wrote about building a virtual event experience for developers and setting up the GraphQL Summit discord server. https://theworst.dev/creating-community-for-events

I created a streaming equipment booster pack for people looking to take their live streaming setups to a professional level. https://www.notion.so/theworstdev/Streaming-Equipment-Booster-Pack-05f61...

In my role as a developer advocate, I've found process automation to be one of the most useful tools for helping free up my time. I wrote a blog post about how I use Zapier and other things you can...

Learn how to use your mobile phone as an ad-hoc webcam. https://theworst.dev/using-a-mobile-phone-as-a-webcam

Moderated a panel discussion at GraphQL Galaxy about GraphQL durability. https://portal.gitnation.org/contents/panel-discussion-by-apollo-team-graphql-durability

I guested on the Learn with Jason stream where we explored using serverless functions for GraphQL on AWS. https://www.learnwithjason.dev/serverless-graphql-functions-in-aws

I had the honor of planning and executing Apollo's first virtual conference. The event was live-streamed through Twitch, and Discord provided a place for deeper engagement. https://www.apollographq...

I had the privilege of working with some fantastic people to put on GraphQL Summit, a virtual GraphQL conference. https://www.apollographql.com/events/virtual-event/graphql-summit-april-2021/

Officially launched the Apollo live streaming program just 18 days after starting at Apollo. Since its creation Apollo has run over 200 live streams and multiple virtual events including GraphQL Su...

Trying to get buy-in to adopt GraphQL can be challenging when voices in the room provide inaccurate information about the technology. FUD (fear, uncertainty, and doubt) about things like security a...

I wrote a blog post about using Apollo Client within Next.js projects. https://www.apollographql.com/blog/apollo-client/next-js/next-js-getting-started/

I was asked for a good resource on what types of roles exist in DX and I wasn't able to find a recent one, so I decided to make one. https://theworst.dev/breaking-into-developer-experience

This blog post redefines developer experience and takes a critical look at the use of DevRel as an umbrella term in today's world. https://theworst.dev/developer-experience

I wrote a blog post about my process for content creation. It covers how to properly scope your content, pick the suitable medium, get quality feedback, and how to capture your audience https://the...

Developer Advocacy Value Cycle The DAVC focuses on three stages of a continuous cycle: Engagement, Impact, and Enablement. • Engagement: Are we building the right relationships? • Impact: Are we he...

Figuring out how to report on your work is one of the most challenging aspects of developer advocacy. I've been deeply invested in this topic for the last six months and I'm excited to share my tho...

We just wrapped up another GraphQL Summit! 🎉 I had the honor of working on the content for the community-focused Build track. I got to know some amazing folks along the way, and it's always a great...

Had a great time hosting a workshop today. https://twitter.com/graphqlsummit/status/1458863829727662090?s=20

Sometimes only focusing on the positive can have the opposite effect of what we want when scaling initiatives. It can be hard to convince others you need help when an initiative is running smoothly...

Worked on messaging for a new category in modern app development. I worked closely with a team member to distill the new messaging into something that resonates with developers and expresses the ca...

I created some illustrations for an upcoming blog post and had the opportunity to share my approach to diagramming with a teammate. Another teammate heavily influences the use of bold colors and th...

Over the last few months at Apollo, the DevRel team has been using a new framework called DX Audits to document, report, and address product friction. Product friction is the pain points developers...

I wrote a guide to getting buy-in for developer advocates. It touches on what buy-in is, how it relates to developer advocacy, and some helpful information on how to achieve it. https://theworst.de...

I wrote about our approach to developer advocacy at Apollo and how it's enabled us to have more productive conversations about developer issues with other teams, produce artifacts that are referenc...

I'm very proud of this keynote for GraphQL Summit Worldwide, where I was responsible for coming up with the theme for the keynote, coordinating the content and story, leading it off, and doing most...