441 - From developer to educator: Jonathan Bossenger talks about WordPress DevRel

October 16, 2025 • 01:03:49
441 - From developer to educator: Jonathan Bossenger talks about WordPress DevRel
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441 - From developer to educator: Jonathan Bossenger talks about WordPress DevRel

Oct 16 2025 | 01:03:49

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Show Notes

In this episode, Nathan Wrigley talks with Jonathan Bossenger, a developer advocate at Automattic, about his journey into WordPress and developer relations (DevRel). Jonathan shares how his passion for teaching led him from software development to DevRel, explains the varied roles within DevRel, and discusses the importance of both technical skills and the ability to teach and communicate effectively. The conversation covers team collaboration, feedback processes in open source, and advice for those interested in pursuing a similar path. Jonathan emphasises humility, adaptability, and a love for helping others as key traits for success in DevRel.

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