Community Pulse

By Mary Thengvall

What's Community Pulse about?

Community Pulse is the spot for Developer Relations and Community professionals who are looking for information on building technical communities. Community Builders and DevRel veterans Jason Hand, Mary Thengvall, PJ Hagerty, and Wesley Faulkner interview experts in the field of Developer Relations and Community Leadership on a broad range of topics related to building community.

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Community Pulse episodes:

05.21.2024
After Pulse: Bouncing from DevRel
This conversation follows up on our discussion about the noteworthy changes in Developer Relations over recent years and how many of our friends and colleagues have chosen to leverage their DevRel skills in new and exciting ways. Enjoy the podcast? Please take...
05.15.2024
Bouncing from DevRel (Ep 89)
Developer Relations has gone through quite a few changes over the last few years. In that vein, some people have found new skills in the ever-evolving world of tech. Along their journey, they moved away from DevRel, but still use...
04.12.2024
After Pulse: Live Streaming
Our hosts elaborate on the notion that, apart from speaking engagements, much of the work undertaken by DevRel professionals remains backstage, yet through live streaming, they can learn publicly and involve community members, overcoming concerns and fostering engaging content for...
04.05.2024
Live Streaming (Ep 88)
With the exception of speaking at conferences, much of what we do as DevRel professionals is behind-the-scenes. However, with live streaming, we’re able to not only learn in public, but bring our community members into the experience. While this can...
03.22.2024
After Pulse: DevRel Wins
PJ and Wesley expound on stories of success, what it takes to get to a "win" and reflect on their conversation with Ole and Kevin. Enjoy the podcast? Please take a few moments to leave us a review on iTunes and follow...
03.08.2024
DevRel Wins (Ep 87)
Sharing success stories can be helpful in finding what the next step is for your Developer Relations and Community team. That one project that just went perfectly; that moment that showed everyone things were moving forward. Today we’ll share the...
02.23.2024
After Pulse: Mentoring
Wesley, PJ, and Jason wrap up their conversation about mentoring as well as being a mentee. Enjoy the podcast? Please take a few moments to leave us a review on iTunes and follow us on Spotify, or leave a review on one...
02.16.2024
Mentoring: Leading the Future (Ep 86)
Part of the road to being better at Developer Relations is applying what we’ve learned and passing that knowledge on to others. Whether you are a direct mentor or leading a team of folks new to DevRel, it’s important to...
12.22.2023
2023 Year in Review (Ep 85)
Our Community Pulse hosts take a look back at 2023 - the episodes, the patterns, and our observations. Checkouts PJ Hagerty Go see live music and support your local musicians! Baldur's Gate 3 deserves to be Game of the Year Jason Hand The Midnight Library A Court...
11.30.2023
After Pulse: 2023 Compensation & Culture Survey
Mary, PJ, and Jason wrap up their conversation of the Common Room survey and what it might mean for the industry moving forward. Enjoy the podcast? Enjoy the podcast? Please take a few moments to leave us a review on iTunes and follow...
11.22.2023
2023 DevRel Compensation & Culture Survey (Ep 84)
As the industry continues to change, keeping a pulse on it becomes even more difficult. Luckily, the team over at Common Room partnered with a number of DevRel professionals (some of whom are on this call!) to create a survey...
10.20.2023
Thoughts from DevRelCon (Ep 83)
Join Wesley and PJ at DevRelCon. Both keynote speakers at this year's event, they had the chance to connect with some fantastic attendees. Here is a conversation straight from Wesley, PJ, and other attendees at DevRelCon. Artwork by Jack Finnigan on...
09.08.2023
After Pulse: DevRel Hot Takes
Are you ready for even more hot takes, strong opinions, fun and a little bit of snark? Join Wesley, Jason, and PJ as they continue the discussion. You won't want to miss it! Enjoy the podcast? Please take a few moments to...
09.07.2023
DevRel Hot Takes (Ep 82)
We all know there is no end to the various perceptions around what it is we do and who we are. It’s something that makes defining Developer Relations difficult and makes it difficult to describe to others. So what are...
08.18.2023
After Pulse: Defining Your Role Before Someone Else Does
Don't miss our hosts as they delve back into their takeaways from their conversation with Angie and Evan about the importance of clarifying and concentrating on your role. Enjoy the podcast? Please take a few moments to leave us a review on...
08.10.2023
Defining Your Role Before Someone Else Does (Ep 81)
As we learned in Episode 79, “How We Broke DevRel as an Industry”, sometimes the people in charge may not know how to set you up for success. The tasks you’re expected to do can take you away from your...
07.12.2023
After Pulse: Who are the Ops Behind the DevRel Curtain?
Tune in to PJ and Mary as they revisit their insightful discussion with Danielle and David on the subject of devops. Enjoy the podcast? Please take a few moments to leave us a review on iTunes and follow us on Spotify, or...
06.23.2023
Who are the Ops Behind the DevRel Curtain? (Ep 80)
Many see DevRel practitioners as up front, in the spotlight, on stage, or at least with their name on lots of content. What if we told you there were people behind the scenes making community operations their priority? What does...
06.09.2023
How We Broke DevRel as an Industry (Ep 79)
Over the course of its history, DevRel has changed and evolved, both in the day-to-day responsibilities but also in the identify of what DevRel is. External influences as well as internal influences have changed the definitions, expectations, and roles within...
05.09.2023
Change is Good? (Ep 78)
There have been many hot takes and subtweets about the positive and negative connotations of having a robust list of companies on one’s DevRel resume. Is it a sign of success or a signal that things are more fluid than...
03.31.2023
After Pulse: Suddenly Unemployed
Listen in as PJ and Wesley process their conversation with Erin, PJ Metz, and Jared and the changes in the tech employment landscape over the last few months. Enjoy the podcast? Please take a few moments to leave us a review...
03.20.2023
Suddenly Unemployed (Ep 77)
We’ve seen a lot of strange habits when it comes to hiring DevRel folks over the past few years. But recently, a surprising phenomenon has occurred: a large-scale layoff or re-org leading to many folks in DevRel being suddenly unemployed....
03.01.2023
After Pulse: Let's Chat About AI
Wes and Jason talk through some of the nuance around using AI in devrel, including how it can benefit us and areas to be cautious in. Enjoy the podcast? Please take a few moments to leave us a review on iTunes...
02.24.2023
Let's Chat About AI (Ep 76)
As the world of Artificial Intelligence continues to evolve,it's increasingly evident that AI tools are rapidly changing the way we work in Developer Relations & Community Building. Tools like ChatGPT and GitHub Copilot are transforming the landscape of our work...
01.13.2023
DevRelCon Advice (Ep 75)
To kick off 2023 in style, PJ spoke with several DevRel practitioners to get their advice to fellow folks in DevRel and people new to the industry looking for more information on how to do the best they can. Ranging...
12.14.2022
So Long, 2022 (and Hello, 2023)! (Ep 74)
We’re somehow already at the end of 2022, which means it’s time for another end-of-year wrap-up from your Community Pulse hosts! Thanks so much to all of you who have listened (and participated!) as we’ve explored topics from content to...
11.28.2022
After Pulse: DevRel Beyond Developers
Jason, Mary, PJ and Wesley further the discussion on devrel communities and how we can serve our changing scope of user. Enjoy the podcast? Please take a few moments to leave us a review on iTunes and follow us on Spotify, or...
11.16.2022
DevRel Beyond Developers (Ep 73)
The word “developer” has always been evolving, from assembly to systems, operations, and beyond. The term “Developer Relations” has traditionally meant we’re engaging with people who consider themselves full-time professional developers. However, over the past few years, the term “developer”...
11.02.2022
After Pulse: Developer Experience
Mary, Wesley, and PJ spend time considering their conversation with Amara and Kurt and the implications for a great developer experience. Enjoy the podcast? Please take a few moments to leave us a review on iTunes and follow us on Spotify, or...
10.26.2022
Where do you get started with Developer Experience? (Ep 72)
Developer Experience (DX) has been a buzzword for the past few years and it’s only growing in popularity. But what is it exactly, and how is it different from Developer Relations or Developer Advocacy? Also, when we say “Developer Experience”...
10.07.2022
After Pulse: DevRel Survey 2022
Our hosts continue to reflect on the results of this year's DevRel survey and provide further insights into the data and the industry. Enjoy the podcast? Please take a few moments to leave us a review on iTunes and follow us on...
09.30.2022
DevRel Survey 2022 (Ep 71)
By the varied nature of everything that falls under the umbrella of Developer Relations, it can be difficult to get down to the trends and movements of everything we do. Add to that the bespoke nature of many DevRel programs,...
08.24.2022
After Pulse: Rediscovering In-Person Conferences
Our hosts reflect on their conversation in Episode 70 with Kerri and Jeff and cover key takeaways on in-person conferences and their role in DevRel. Enjoy the podcast? Please take a few moments to leave us a review on iTunes and...
08.10.2022
Rediscovering In-Person Conferences (Ep 70)
Before the pandemic, we, as DevRel practitioners, focused most of our speaking efforts on in-person events. Now we have the option of speaking at in-person, virtual, and hybrid conferences. With this experience now in our rearview, let’s look ahead to...
06.10.2022
So Long, SJ, and Thanks for All the Quips (Ep 69)
In this episode, we say goodbye to our dear friend SJ Morris as co-host of the Community Pulse. Like many of us, sometimes the business of life and work makes it difficult to make time for the things we enjoy...
05.04.2022
After Pulse: Moving from Execution to Strategy
Our hosts reflect on their conversation in Episode 68 with Mo and Ashley and cover key takeaways on when to make moves in leadership positions in DevRel. Enjoy the podcast? Please take a few moments to leave us a review on iTunes...
04.19.2022
Moving from Execution to Strategy (Ep 68)
In the beginning, folks in DevRel had few paths outside of being an Individual Contributor. As our field has evolved, more opportunities have arisen for more strategic roles. DevRel leadership is one of the most sought after roles for many...
03.24.2022
After Pulse: Grab the Mic!
Jason and PJ recap what they learned from our guests about public speaking - from conception and development all the way to delivery. Enjoy the podcast? Please take a few moments to leave us a review on iTunes and follow us on...
03.17.2022
Grab the Mic! Tips to get started in DevRel speaking
A big part of traditional DevRel has always been speaking in front of an audience. Whether at a virtual meetup or live at a large conference, it can be complicated to navigate coming up with an idea, building a talk,...
03.03.2022
After Pulse: Your Content, Their Brand
PJ, Jason, Wesley, and SJ sit down to discuss what they learned from our guests on content creation and ownership, as well as setting expectations for this with the brands we work with. Enjoy the podcast? Please take a few moments to...
02.24.2022
Your Content, Their Brand (Ep 66)
When we create content, the ideas and concepts typically come from ourselves or our community members. But when we work for a larger organization, things get complicated. Some of us create content as a part of our day-to-day role; some...
01.26.2022
DevRelCon Advice (Ep 75)
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01.21.2022
DevRel: What's Your Story? - Community Pulse Live! (Ep 65)
The journey to DevRel is a winding one. We all have our own stories about how we wound up where we are — from intentional plans to happy accidents, as hosts of this podcast we’ve heard them all. One thing’s...
12.13.2021
End of Year Wrap-up - 2021 (Ep 64)
2021 has been a year of ups and downs in the world of DevRel and Community work. From the shifting quicksand of events returning in person, then virtual once again, to the massive opening of job reqs for positions under...
11.19.2021
DevRel Resources (Ep 63)
If there’s one thing that’s true across developer relations professionals, it’s that we live to educate and support. That extends to our fellow devrels - and in recent years, a flurry of developer relations related supporting materials have surfaced; from...
10.15.2021
Community Pulse - Episode 62 - DevRel Salary Survey Results
Figuring out what the standard pay is for a DevRel professional can be difficult, especially when considering expectations, experience, and different niche industries within tech. What’s the average, what makes sense for the role, what’s fair - these are all questions that come to mind when considering compensation for what we do. Luckily, today’s guests have gathered some information and crunched the numbers to help you make a more
10.15.2021
DevRel Salary Survey Results (Ep 62)
Figuring out what the standard pay is for a DevRel professional can be difficult, especially when considering expectations, experience, and different niche industries within tech. What’s the average, what makes sense for the role, what’s fair - these are all...
09.03.2021
Virtual Events and ROI - Are we getting our money's worth? (Ep 61)
Over the last year, we’ve talked about virtual events quite a bit - from how to get started to bringing things together in a short period of time. That said, being a sponsor at these virtual events has been somewhat...
06.25.2021
After Pulse: Everything in Moderation
Jason, PJ, Wesley, and SJ sit down to discuss what they learned from our guest on moderation and some of the pitfalls they've experienced in being a part of moderated communities. Enjoy the podcast? Please take a few moments to leave us...
06.04.2021
Everything in Moderation (Ep 60)
One of the most difficult parts of managing a community is ensuring everyone adheres to a universally acceptable system of behavior. With events, there is generally a Code of Conduct that makes it clear what behaviors are acceptable, what behaviors...

What's Community Pulse about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Community Pulse episodes:

After Pulse: Bouncing from DevRel

Bouncing from DevRel (Ep 89)

After Pulse: Live Streaming

Live Streaming (Ep 88)

After Pulse: DevRel Wins

DevRel Wins (Ep 87)

After Pulse: Mentoring

Mentoring: Leading the Future (Ep 86)

2023 Year in Review (Ep 85)

After Pulse: 2023 Compensation & Culture Survey

2023 DevRel Compensation & Culture Survey (Ep 84)

Thoughts from DevRelCon (Ep 83)

After Pulse: DevRel Hot Takes

DevRel Hot Takes (Ep 82)

After Pulse: Defining Your Role Before Someone Else Does

Defining Your Role Before Someone Else Does (Ep 81)

After Pulse: Who are the Ops Behind the DevRel Curtain?

Who are the Ops Behind the DevRel Curtain? (Ep 80)

How We Broke DevRel as an Industry (Ep 79)

Change is Good? (Ep 78)

After Pulse: Suddenly Unemployed

Suddenly Unemployed (Ep 77)

After Pulse: Let's Chat About AI

Let's Chat About AI (Ep 76)

DevRelCon Advice (Ep 75)

So Long, 2022 (and Hello, 2023)! (Ep 74)

After Pulse: DevRel Beyond Developers

DevRel Beyond Developers (Ep 73)

After Pulse: Developer Experience

Where do you get started with Developer Experience? (Ep 72)

After Pulse: DevRel Survey 2022

DevRel Survey 2022 (Ep 71)

After Pulse: Rediscovering In-Person Conferences

Rediscovering In-Person Conferences (Ep 70)

So Long, SJ, and Thanks for All the Quips (Ep 69)

After Pulse: Moving from Execution to Strategy

Moving from Execution to Strategy (Ep 68)

After Pulse: Grab the Mic!

Grab the Mic! Tips to get started in DevRel speaking

After Pulse: Your Content, Their Brand

Your Content, Their Brand (Ep 66)

DevRelCon Advice (Ep 75)

DevRel: What's Your Story? - Community Pulse Live! (Ep 65)

End of Year Wrap-up - 2021 (Ep 64)

DevRel Resources (Ep 63)

Community Pulse - Episode 62 - DevRel Salary Survey Results

DevRel Salary Survey Results (Ep 62)

Virtual Events and ROI - Are we getting our money's worth? (Ep 61)

After Pulse: Everything in Moderation

Everything in Moderation (Ep 60)

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