Developer champions #19
Description
🏅 Topic: Developer Champions
📌 Description:
This section should define what Developer Champions are, their importance in Developer Relations, and how DevRel teams can support and collaborate with them effectively.
Key points to include:
- Definition of a Developer Champion / Advocate / Ambassador
- The role they play in growing and sustaining developer communities
- How they differ from internal DevRel team members
- Ways DevRel programs identify, recruit, and nurture champions
- Examples of successful developer champion programs (e.g., AWS Heroes, Google Developer Experts, Microsoft MVPs)
- Mutual value exchange between champions and the company
- Maintaining authenticity and community trust
✅ Tasks:
- Define Developer Champions and their role in DevRel
- Explain how to build and manage a champion program
- Highlight real-world programs and best practices
- Discuss recognition, incentives, and community feedback