
Community Pulse is the spot for Developer Relations and Community professionals who are looking for information on building technical communities. Community Builders and DevRel veterans Jason Hand, Mary Thengvall, PJ Hagerty, and Wesley Faulkner interview experts in the field of Developer Relations and Community Leadership on a broad range of topics related to building community.
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 151 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Categories | TechnologyBusinessCareers | ||||

In this episode of Community Pulse, the hosts explore why storytelling is one of the most valuable skills in Developer Relations. Through examples from conference talks and internal product meetings, they show how relatable stories capture attention ... more
In this After Pulse the hosts get into what it's actually like to be the odd one out in the room, the person who can see the bigger picture when everyone else is heads down on their own slice of the problem. They share personal anecdoates about tryin... more
In this episode of Community Pulse, we discuss the challenge DevRel teams face when raising concerns internally. Because they’re closely connected to the developer community, they often spot issues before anyone else. Speaking up too often can make t... more
Prompted by some content on “How to Succeed in DevRel” that was clearly AI produced, Jason, PJ, and Wesley go down the rabbit hole of how developers are affected by AI generated content, what the real value of AI content is to developers, and a few p... more
All the guests are amazing on this show. They bring insights and knowledge. I learned something new about developer relations (#DevRel) every single time.
As a new person in DevRel these quick episodes help fill in some knowledge gaps.
In a world where finding quality content on how to do this new job called devrel, it can be hard to find support, learn, and do a better job. Community pulse as a group is the de-facto go-to place to learn about devrel. Pretty much the basis of everything I do now they have taught me in one place or the other.
I joined a company as a developer advocate because the owners “were told by their investors it was important” and that was all they knew. So they said “go be good at this job now”. I was... more
Mary, Jason, and PJ are three of the best podcast hosts I've heard. I absolutely love listening to their expertise in each episode, and I would definitely recommend this podcast to anyone looking to learn as much as they can.
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This show centers on DevRel, community building, and technical leadership, with frequent conversations about how to run communities responsibly, engage developers, and balance user needs with business goals. Episodes often tackle practical communication, AI's impact on content, tooling, and real-world community dynamics, featuring experienced hosts who share hands-on lessons, frameworks, and actionable takeaways for practitioners. Notable strengths include a consistent focus on empathy-driven advocacy, data-informed decision making, and a human-centered approach to growing technical communities, making it a practical resource for anyone steering developer relations or community programs.
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