Why is does it seem that developer advocates, analysts, and transformation gurus have been disproportionately hit hard by tech layoffs? Is management a "zero-interest rate phenomenon"? I discuss that, and more, in the most recent edition of The Livin' on the Edge podcast, by Ambassador Labs. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOprH6eJ9Zs
Had a wonderful time chatting on Treblle's #APIFutures roundtable panel. The recording can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5XeEnTRcIk
I'd like to thank @docpop for creating the awesome RSS shirt that attracted all the lovely attention. You can get yours from his shop: https://docpop.threadless.com/
New Notes: https://netapinotes.com/how-to-experiment-for-better-api-futures/
"In my consulting, I repeatedly see a challenge: technical leaders who are stuck. They're intelligent, capable people who deliver software on time and to spec. However, they've been promoted to the point where their jobs aren't just about delivering technical outcomes but social ones."
How to overcome being stuck, as well as how practicing those skills relates to the recently completed #APIFutures event. ⬇️
The #APIFutures event rolls in, a rising tide that lifts all boats, if the number of new sign ups is to be believed.
But, yikes, I don't know about some of you. Are you OK? #amwriting #newsletters #substack
Check out #APIFutures!
APIFutures is a creator-led initiative that brings together a diverse array of voices from across the API community. Each participant shares what they believe is the most significant opportunity or challenge in 2024 (and beyond).
I love industry surveys - I often learn from the analysis of the large polling of customers that companies provide (often for free). For 2024, however, I wanted to see if I could glean insights in a different way: by reading the help wanted signs from the companies themselves. As part of the #APIFutures collaboration, comes a new Net API Notes:
https://netapinotes.com/what-the-latest-api-job-market-data 🚀
Today is #APIFutures day - many people in the #API space are contributing content to explore what the future may hold for APIs
See my contribution: "What is the Meaning of This?" (where I discuss how semantics-- adding meaning to API definitions-- is the key to successful API/AI integration) at https://apidesignmatters.substack.com/p/what-is-the-meaning-of-this
Join the #APIFutures conversation!
Go to https://matthewreinbold.github.io/APIFutures to find all the excellent contributions from the above fine people.
I wrote a post about some insights from my last 9 years of working on developer experience & APIs with nod to where need to continue to go in the future. https://taylorbar.net/posts/the-future-of-apis-is-still-beginners/
The post is part of an initiative called #APIFutures, which is basically a webring (and I ❤️ it).
Matthew Reinbold
Marsh Gardiner 🌱🐝
David Biesack (he/him)
Mike Amundsen
Taylor Barnett-Torabi