r/devrel

Here you go:

Hot take: AI is actually going to be good for us web designers in the long run.

Everyone’s vibe-coding right now and yeah it’s a little weird to watch. But these AI companies are burning through cash fast, and when the price hikes inevitably come, the weekend warriors get priced out first.

And then who do they call? Us.

The app still needs to work. The client still needs changes. The brand still needs to actually look good — and that’s not something a prompt fixes.

I use AI in my workflow too, it genuinely helps. But there’s a big difference between a tool that makes you faster and something that replaces taste, judgment, and experience.

We’re that difference.

Hey everyone,

I’m currently 20 years old and in my third year of college. Recently, I’ve been exploring DevRel (Developer Relations) and GTM (Go-To-Market) roles, and honestly, they really excite me.

I feel like in the future, pure coding skills alone may not be enough. Developers who can communicate well, build communities, explain products, and connect with people will become even more valuable. That’s one reason I started getting interested in DevRel.

To be honest, I’m average at coding. I can understand concepts, but hardcore coding has never been something I deeply enjoyed. But I genuinely enjoy talking to people, building communities, managing teams, and creating engagement.

Right now, I’m working with a YouTube company that has almost 10 million subscribers. Previously, in college, I joined multiple clubs, managed communities, and even became the head of some clubs. Through those experiences, I realized I really enjoy community-facing and communication-oriented work.

That’s why I feel DevRel could be a great career path for me.

I’d love guidance from people already in this field:

• How did you start your journey in DevRel or GTM?
• What skills should I focus on?
• Any good resources, courses, or communities to learn from?
• How can someone without very strong coding skills still grow in DevRel?
• And if anyone has internship opportunities or beginner-friendly openings, I’d genuinely love to connect.

Would really appreciate any advice or guidance. Thanks!

I am an MLE at a UK based startup and have been reached out by another startup (Series A, YC) to take a GTM/ Devrel type role and I am not sure if it's the right way to go. The points in favor of this is I think distribution is a bigger problem than engineering and AI won't be able to solve it cause AI isn't creative so I might be able to learn new things. Salary is almost similar or slightly higher in the new role but I am living comfortably so it's not a deciding factor. What are your thoughts?