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# [Should we hire junior developer advocates?](https://blackgirlbytes.dev/should-we-hire-junior-developer-advocates?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

A common debate in Developer Relations is whether or not we should hire junior developer advocates. While many may adamantly say no to hiring junior developer advocates, my answer is yes. YES – and instead of questioning whether or not we should hir...

Oct 13, 2022 · 18 min read · blackgirlbytes.dev  
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## Responses 2

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[Bilal Khan](https://hashnode.com/@ibilalkayy)

[Oct 14, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/should-we-hire-junior-developer-advocates/634787e65c6b0e9f1049482a/comment/634918968c9c2f458ce9aa2b)

That was an awesome blog [Rizel Scarlett](https://hashnode.com/@blackgirlbytes). Thank you for writing this!

[Eleftheria Batsou](https://hashnode.com/@eleftheriabatsou)

[Oct 13, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/should-we-hire-junior-developer-advocates/634787e65c6b0e9f1049482a/comment/6347a986f448c0357b8164c7)

That was very well written, thank you for sharing your thoughts with us [Rizel Scarlett](https://hashnode.com/@blackgirlbytes). 🙌