2024 Wrapped — Issue #15
And it’s a wrap! As we draw the curtains on 2024, we at DevRelCom Africa reflect on an incredible year and look forward to an even brighter 2025. We’re committed to bringing amazing initiatives to life. Stick with us as we continue to grow and make an impact in the DevRel space.
Let’s end the year on a high note and step into 2025 with renewed energy!
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The Power of Visibility 🌟
There’s power in being visible. The more people know about you and your work, the more likely it is that opportunities will find you. You can have the best ideas or build an amazing project, but if it goes unnoticed, what's the point? Why does this happen? The answer often lies in visibility.
Without putting yourself and your work in front of the right people, it’s easy to stay in the shadows. Visibility isn’t just about creating; it’s about making sure your efforts reach the right audience.
The tweet below highlights several effective ways to increase your visibility, from writing online to engaging in communities, creating content, and more. 👇
Featured Resources 🏅
Open Source Events to attend in 2025
Resource Type: Link
Description: This is a collection of Open Source events or conferences to look out for in 2025. Apply to submit a talk or workshop and also for volunteering opportunities.Dark Matter Developers: The Unseen 99%
Resource Type: Blogpost
Description: Scott Hanselman highlights the significance of developers who work behind the scenes, away from conferences and open source contributions. These professionals form the backbone of the software industry, quietly maintaining critical systems and delivering value within their organizations. He calls for greater recognition of their essential contributions.
Job Opportunities 💼
Trivia for the Day 💡
Theme: Internet history
Quotes of the Day 💬
“Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out." – Robert Collier
“The only way to achieve the impossible is to believe it is possible." – Charles Kingsleigh
Until Next Time
That's all we have for you in this issue of the "Develop by DevRelCom Africa" newsletter. We hope you've enjoyed this edition and are looking forward to the next one. Until then, remember always to keep an open mind.
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Happy Coding and Devrel-ing!
Dami from DevrelCom 🥑