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Transcript of Start a Developer Group and take TrailheaDX Home With You! (TDX'17)
Vivek M. Chawla@VivekMChawla
Start a Developer Groupand Take TrailheaDX
Home With You!
#TDX17
Speaker
Vivek M. ChawlaFounder, Co-Organizer – San Diego Salesforce Developer Group | 2015 Salesforce MVP
@VivekMChawla
Agenda
• Developer Group Basics – Who, What, Where, When, Why?
• How to start your own developer group
• Lessons learned as a developer group founder/organizer
• Next steps, final thoughts, and Q&A
Developer Group BasicsWho, What, Where, When, Why?
Who are the People in the Developer Community?
• 3+ million developers worldwide
• Wide range of technical skill sets
• Genuine enthusiasm and warmth are the rule, not the exception
The What/Where/When of Salesforce DGs
• NOT a User Group! Topics are relevant to Developers
• 203 global meetups with almost 56,000 members
• Well established groups meet every 4-6 weeks
Why are Salesforce Developer Groups Valuable?
Shared Expertise
New and Expanded Points of View
Professional Fellowship
How to Start Your Own Salesforce Developer Group
Research, Recon, and Reach Out
• Visit the Salesforce Developers Meetup page to find the DG nearest you
• Go to the next meetup to see how they do things
• Get in touch with the program coordinators via [email protected]
Find a Location (Venue)
• 10-15 person capacity
• Projector/Screen/Whiteboard
• Tips for finding venues– Local tech companies– Look at other meetups– Co-working Spaces– Public Libraries– Yelp
Pick a Topic, Pick a Date, and Promote!
• Start with food, beverages, and socialization
• Tuesday 6-8pm is an ideal day/time
• Promote your event using Meetup.com
Lessons Learned as a Developer Group Founder / Organizer
Make the Transition From “Wishing” to “Doing”
• Believe that you have what it takes
• Be more tactical than aspirational
• Passion today trumps perfection tomorrow
Lean on Others...Organizing a DG is a Team Sport!
• Find a reliable co-organizer ASAP
• Work with people who you get along with
• Ask for and accept help from others
Find a Groove That’s Right for You
• Start with quarterly meetups and adjust from there
• Decide on your group’s identity/brand
• Create a backlog of potential content
Next Steps, Final Thoughts, and Q&A
Audience Challenge – Take Your First Step TODAY!
• Visit bit.ly/salesforcedg and find the DG nearest you
• Send me (@VivekMChawla) a tweet naming your city and the city with the nearest DG
• You’re taking the first step to go from “wishing” to “doing”
Leading a Developer Group can be Very Rewarding
• Co-organizer became one of my best friends
• I’ve developed skills that help me in my job every day
• I’ve watched over a dozen people learn, grow, and find jobs they love