# developer-advocacy

**Conference talks, podcasts, and building in public.**

## What It Does

Guides you through developer advocacy activities: conference talks, live coding demos, podcast appearances, and building in public. Covers talk proposals, demo prep, social presence, and measuring impact.

## When to Use

- Writing a conference talk proposal (CFP)
- Preparing for a live demo
- Pitching yourself to podcasts
- Building a social presence
- When you say "conference talk," "CFP," "live coding," "podcast," or "building in public"

## Quick Start

```
/developer-advocacy

I want to submit a talk about rate limiting patterns.
Target conference: Backend-focused, intermediate audience.
```

The skill will:
1. Load your developer audience context
2. Help craft your CFP proposal
3. Structure your talk outline
4. Prepare demo and backup plans
5. Create promotion strategy

## Key Frameworks

### CFP Formula

```
Specific Problem + Unique Angle + Clear Takeaways = Accepted Talk
```

### Talk Title Patterns

| Pattern | Example |
|---------|---------|
| How I X | "How I Reduced Deploy Time by 80%" |
| X in Y Minutes | "Kubernetes Security in 15 Minutes" |
| Lessons from X | "Lessons from 1000 Production Outages" |

### The 10-3-1 Demo Rule

- Run your demo **10 times** in practice
- Have **3 checkpoints** to jump to if stuck
- **1 backup** (video recording)

### Social Content Mix

| Type | % of Posts |
|------|------------|
| Value content | 60% |
| Engagement | 20% |
| Personal | 10% |
| Promotion | 10% |

## Files

| File | Description |
|------|-------------|
| `SKILL.md` | Full skill instructions |

## Included Guidance

- CFP template and tips
- Talk prep timeline
- Live coding checklist
- Podcast pitch template
- Build in public ideas
- Social strategy
- Impact measurement

## Talk Prep Timeline

| When | What |
|------|------|
| 2 months before | Outline, start slides |
| 1 month before | Draft complete, first practice |
| 2 weeks before | Slides polished, demos solid |
| 1 week before | Record yourself, finalize |
| Day before | Test tech, rest |

## Tools

- **[Octolens](https://octolens.com)** — Monitor mentions, find podcast opportunities
- **Cal.com** — Schedule appearances
- **StreamYard** — Live streaming
- **Descript** — Video/podcast editing
- **Typefully** — Social scheduling

## Related Skills

- `developer-audience-context` — Know your audience
- `devrel-content` — Written content
- `community-building` — Community management