---
title: "The Death of Developer Relations"
url: https://daily.dev/posts/the-death-of-developer-relations-nzfdozhxt
source_url: https://leebriggs.co.uk/blog/2024/12/10/the-death-of-devrel.html
type: article
source: "Lee Briggs"
published: 2024-12-10T14:56:36.761Z
updated: 2024-12-12T06:01:13.057Z
tags: ["tech-news", "cloud", "startup", "devrel"]
reading_time: 6
upvotes: 1
comments: 0
language: en
---

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# The Death of Developer Relations

**[Lee Briggs](https://daily.dev/sources/leebriggs)** · 6 min read · 1 upvotes · 0 comments

## Summary

Developer Relations (DevRel) faces challenges as startups prioritize roles with clear, measurable contributions to revenue. The rise of Product-Led Growth (PLG) models and tightening VC funding necessitate a shift in how DevRel professionals align their activities with sales, marketing, and customer success. The future of DevRel involves embracing measurable outcomes and adapting roles to ensure long-term sustainability and relevance in the tech industry.

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Tags: [#tech-news](https://daily.dev/tags/tech-news), [#cloud](https://daily.dev/tags/cloud), [#startup](https://daily.dev/tags/startup), [#devrel](https://daily.dev/tags/devrel)

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