Leveling up as a dev with content creation
summary
Argues that making content is the fastest way to learn, prove skills and grow a network, with concrete tactics: start by writing on dev.to, narrow five topics from a self-made list, then repurpose to YouTube or Twitch; recommends simple gear and livecoding etiquette. Cites outcomes: a community built (Feministech), about 5,000 social followers and ~30 concurrent Twitch viewers typical, and company DevRel work paired with marketing for broader distribution. Gives step‑by‑step starting prompt: publish your first blog about your learning journey.
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chapters (22)
- 0:00Start
- 0:33Introduction
- 1:06Why should junior devs create content?
- 2:06Why should experienced devs create content?
- 4:20Types of content you can create
- 7:11What to talk about
- 10:37How to get started with content creation
- 11:22Learning challenge for everyone
- 12:44Q&A
- 13:25How to find a niche for the content?
- 14:41How to be more productive in creating content
- 16:00What are the responsibilities as a DevRel?
- 18:04What are your thoughts on starting a Podcast?
- 19:13Tips on starting with Audiogram
- 19:28What is your daily motivation to create content?
- 20:25Tips on starting with streaming on Twitch
- 22:26As a beginner, what all things do you need to know to start as a Content creator?
- 23:53How to get more people to watch your content?
- 25:28How much money can you make as a content creator?
- 28:11Twitch vs YouTube
- 28:43LinkedIn vs Instagram vs Twitter
- 29:51How to promote content as a DevRel?
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