The purpose of this guide is to serve as a collaborative, evolving resource that captures the principles, practices, and experiences of Developer Relations (DevRel) professionals. Created by the DXMentorship community, it is designed to support both aspiring and seasoned DevRel professionals by offering practical and first hand insights, frameworks, and strategies grounded in real world context.

This guide aims to:

  • Demystify DevRel by clearly defining its scope, goals, and impact within tech organizations.
  • Standardize knowledge across the DevRel space, helping newcomers onboard faster and practitioners scale their efforts more effectively.
  • Highlight best practices in areas such as community building, developer experience (DX), content creation, product advocacy, feedback loops, and more.
  • Encourage diverse contributions, ensuring that different voices and perspectives are reflected, especially from underrepresented regions or industries.
  • Provide a portfolio-worthy project for contributors—showcasing collaborative work that blends writing, research, and thought leadership in Developer Relations.

By documenting what works (and what doesn’t), this guide becomes a valuable tool not only for individual learning but also for teams, hiring managers, and organizations looking to strengthen their developer-facing efforts.