| name | technical-skills |
| description | Technical competencies essential for DevRel professionals |
| sasmp_version | 1.4.0 |
| version | 2.0.0 |
| updated | 2025-01 |
| bonded_agent | 04-technical-writer |
| bond_type | PRIMARY_BOND |
Technical Skills for DevRel
Overview
Build and maintain the technical competencies needed to effectively advocate for developers and represent technical products.
Core Topics
Programming Fundamentals
- Multi-language proficiency (at least 2-3 languages)
- API consumption and integration
- Version control and Git workflows
- Cloud platforms and deployment
Product Knowledge
- Deep understanding of your product/platform
- Competitive landscape awareness
- Use case identification
- Architecture and integration patterns
Demo and Code Skills
- Live coding under pressure
- Sample application development
- Debugging in public
- Code review and feedback
Staying Current
- Following industry trends
- Learning new technologies
- Contributing to open source
- Experimenting with emerging tools
Learning Objectives
- Maintain relevant technical skills
- Build compelling demos and samples
- Stay current with industry trends
- Bridge technical and non-technical audiences