Community First: The Lifeblood of Developer Relations - Chris DeMars

In this episode of the Mechanical Ink podcast, Schalk Neethling hosts Chris DeMars, a Senior Developer Advocate at DigitalOcean. Chris shares his journey in the tech industry, emphasizing the importance of community and accessibility in web development. He delves into the role of a Developer Advocate, highlighting the need to bridge the gap between the community and the organization.

Chris discusses his passion for web accessibility, driven by personal experiences, and the evolution of front-end development. He also touches on the significance of open-source contributions, and the value of Hacktoberfest, and offers insights into effective leadership.

Beyond work, Chris enjoys various hobbies, including paintball, fishing, and the paranormal. The conversation concludes with reflections on the responsible use of AI and advice for those navigating their tech careers.

Links

• Chris DeMars on LinkedIn

• Chris DeMars on GitHub

• CSS Tricks Site Editor role at DigitalOcean

• Schalk Neethling on LinkedIn

• Mechanical Ink Studio

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• Recorded with Riverside.fm (Affiliate link)

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