Welcome to my weekly newsletter for developer advocates, software developers, and technical writers!
In the second issue, I'll share resources on technical writing, developer relations and interesting content I think you should see.
This is going to be a short one, so read until the end to get the most out of the newsletter.
Let's get started!
Interesting Content on Technical Writing, Developer Relations, and Software Dev from African Developers
Damilola Ezekiel compiles a repository of technical writing resources. Find them here - https://github.com/dharmelolar/technical-writing-resources
Daniel Phiri compiles a repository of paid technical writing programs. Find them here - https://github.com/malgamves/CommunityWriterPrograms
How you came into Developer Relations with Idris Olubisi. Check out this interesting video - https://www.youtube.com/live/0EEp-NQep6U
Dubem Obinna-Esiowu worked on a checklist for spot-testing your documentation for usability. - https://medium.com/@dubemobinnaesiowu/how-to-test-technical-documentation-usability-74ad0c8d27c
Technical Writing Content From Around the World
Fithrotu Khoirina shared her thoughts on how technical writers can utilize cross-team collaboration to create good documentation. Check it out here - https://medium.com/sekolahmu/technical-writer-cross-team-collaboration-to-develop-good-documentation-6030c55e8fa4
Developer Relations Content From Around the World
Common Room released its 2022 Developer Relations Compensation Report. - Check it out here: https://www.commonroom.io/blog/2022-developer-relations-compensation-report
Check out this podcast on Building Trust in the World of DevRel by Taylor Barnett and Corey - https://share.transistor.fm/s/81ac8b68
Notable DevRel Projects from Africa
Dillion runs a youtube series titled "HOW YOU CAME INTO DEVELOPER RELATIONS" on his youtube channel. Here is a link to his next episode - youtu.be/bzVrcYSSN3E in case you're interested. I also shared a link to the first episode above.
Quote of the Day
"Writing is the painting of the voice." - Voltaire
And with that, we bring the second issue of our "Develop by DevRelCom Africa" newsletter to a close. We hope you've enjoyed this second edition and are looking forward to the next one. Until then, remember to always keep an open mind and a sense of humour while navigating the exciting world of tech.
Happy coding and Devrel-ing!