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WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Moving into DevRel, The death of search APIs, Building with empathy and more
#1about 9 minutes
Transitioning from teaching to a career in developer relations
A software engineer shares her journey from being an English teacher to discovering a passion for bridging the gap between developers and users in DevRel.
#2about 11 minutes
Reflecting on 15 years of responsive web design
Despite being a standard for 15 years, many websites still fail at responsive design, creating frustrating user experiences with virtual keyboards and broken layouts.
#3about 7 minutes
The impact of shutting down public search APIs
The discontinuation of search APIs by major players like Microsoft and Google pushes users towards AI overviews, hurting content creators and centralizing information.
#4about 6 minutes
The cautionary tale of replacing human workers with AI
Klarna's experience of laying off staff for AI and then rehiring due to poor quality highlights the current limitations and risks of over-reliance on automation.
#5about 9 minutes
Navigating imposter syndrome and power dynamics in tech
Understanding that seniority is often about context and recognizing hidden power structures can help overcome the imposter syndrome that prevents sharing your work.
#6about 7 minutes
Decoding the stigma of the 'Open to Work' badge
The 'Open to Work' badge on LinkedIn is a professional tool for signaling availability, not a sign of weakness, despite negative perceptions from some.
#7about 8 minutes
Building resilience and the long-tail value of creating content
Overcome the fear of failure by practicing resilience, and remember that content published online can provide value to an audience years into the future.
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