DevRel Book Club
There’s a wealth of books out there that can inform our practice of developer relations. But which books are most useful?
The DevRel Book Club welcomes one DevRel professional each episode to share a book that has impacted their career and practice for the positive.
Join Matthew Revell and Carmen Huidobro for the live stream of each book club, where you can take part directly, or catch up with past episodes by watching the videos or subscribing to the podcast.
Episodes from DevRel Book Club
Tribal Leadership with Lian Li
March 29, 2023
How understanding tribal stages can transform the way we build, lead, and connect in DevRel communities.
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Engineering Management for the Rest of Us
March 23, 2023
How thoughtful engineering management shapes team culture, trust, and clarity—practical insights for DevRel and beyond.
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The Cambridge Handbook of Computing Education Research
February 8, 2023
Understanding the science behind teaching code can reshape the way we approach developer education—grounded insights that make our work more effective and impactful.
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Laziness Does not Exist
January 26, 2023
Jess Rose joins the DevRel Book Club to challenge the ‘laziness lie’ and rethink productivity, burnout, and balance in developer relations.
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Quiet
November 29, 2022
How introverts can thrive in DevRel and the surprising strengths they bring to the table.
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Badass: making users awesome
October 12, 2022
Carmen, Matt, and Erin McKean explore insights from Badass: Making Users Awesome by Kathy Sierra, focusing on empowering users and overcoming challenges to drive better developer experiences.
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The War of Art
September 26, 2022
Explore how The War of Art offers practical tips to overcome creative blocks and stay consistent in your work.
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A City is not a Computer
August 16, 2022
Erin shares A City Is Not a Computer, examining the pitfalls of treating communities as systems to control, the limits of metrics, and how DevRel teams can foster real human connections over data-driven interactions.
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The First 90 Days
July 5, 2022
Actionable insights from The First 90 Days on building influence, navigating team dynamics, and setting a solid foundation in any new role.
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The Art of Gathering
April 4, 2022
Learn how intentional gathering can transform your DevRel events, from setting a clear purpose to creating meaningful connections that last beyond the event.
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Superfans
February 16, 2022
Discover practical steps for creating DevRel communities with genuine connections and turning small groups of superfans into a thriving network.
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Building Successful Online Communities
January 20, 2022
Get practical insights on shaping online communities with proven social science principles for authentic, engaging spaces.
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