WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Moving into DevRel, The death of search APIs, Building with empathy and more

What happens when search APIs die and AI summaries take over? We explore the future of a less transparent web and the death of predatory design metrics.

#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.