Building a Thriving Developer Relations Program for Open Source Software Projects

Learn essential strategies for building successful open source projects through effective developer relations in this 11-minute conference talk from OSACon. Discover how to create and nurture a vibrant developer community that actively uses, contributes to, and advocates for open source initiatives. Explore proven DevRel practices that help prevent great OSS projects from being overshadowed by proprietary alternatives. Gain insights into creating welcoming, user-friendly experiences for developers, establishing meaningful metrics to track DevRel success, and fostering synergy between open source development and community engagement. Drawing from real-world experience, examine practical approaches to implement and evaluate developer relations programs that drive open source project growth and adoption.