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# [The Hard Parts of Developer Advocacy](https://blackgirlbytes.dev/the-hard-parts-of-developer-advocacy?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

(for me)

Jul 6, 2022 · 12 min read · blackgirlbytes.dev  
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## Written by

[Rizel Scarlett](https://hashnode.com/@blackgirlbytes)

@blackgirlbytes

  
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## Responses 8

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[Candy](https://hashnode.com/@candyspage)

[Jul 12, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-hard-parts-of-developer-advocacy/62c5c4bf60d6757393f82727/comment/62cd67148e6c0fc1acab4238)

Enjoyed reading this and learned quite a bit about the developer advocate role from your perspective. Also liked that alternatives for the role were listed.

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

[Jul 8, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-hard-parts-of-developer-advocacy/62c5c4bf60d6757393f82727/comment/62c80895e62bf98e0fb0501a)

That was an excellent write up, and I can resonate with most of these points...

I think you're doing an amazing work, keep it up :)

[Sumit Saurabh](https://hashnode.com/@sumitsaurabh927)

[Jul 7, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-hard-parts-of-developer-advocacy/62c5c4bf60d6757393f82727/comment/62c7108c39e2d97f4eaad28e)

I absolutely love this article Rizel.

As someone who's looking to break into DevRel soon, I can't emphasize just how much I enjoyed reading this.

Pure delight! 🧡

[Developer Avocado](https://hashnode.com/@AvocaDEV)

[Jul 7, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-hard-parts-of-developer-advocacy/62c5c4bf60d6757393f82727/comment/62c7049339e2d97f4eaad092)

Another great and clear article! I 100% agree on every aspect of it. Sorry about your experiences with angry people on the internet [Rizel Scarlett](https://hashnode.com/@blackgirlbytes)

[Rafael B. Pires](https://hashnode.com/@bpires)

[Jul 7, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-hard-parts-of-developer-advocacy/62c5c4bf60d6757393f82727/comment/62c6cda439e2d97f4eaac7f5)

Wow Rizel! It's been a while since I've read such a rich article. This is pure gold ✨ You managed to condense so much in just one piece I'll have to take sometime to unpack it. You're a talented writer as well as a great observer, a very powerful combination. I can't thank you enough for taking the time, putting the effort and gathering the courage to share your experience with us with so much openness. You gave me a lot to think about!

[Rizel Scarlett](https://hashnode.com/@blackgirlbytes)

[Jul 12, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-hard-parts-of-developer-advocacy/62c5c4bf60d6757393f82727/comment/62c6cda439e2d97f4eaac7f5#reply-62cd69a28e6c0fc1acab42aa)

Thank you Rafael! Your comment was a confidence booster.

[The Overaged Developer](https://hashnode.com/@TheOveragedDeveloper)

[Jul 7, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-hard-parts-of-developer-advocacy/62c5c4bf60d6757393f82727/comment/62c6984fc8efe473b8fe62dc)

Thank you for taking the time to write this article, Rizel. I found it informative, painting a clear picture of what one might expect in such a role.

Sorry to hear about your experiences with mean folks on the internet. I hope it doesn't get to you too much.

[Nicole Harris](https://hashnode.com/@nicoleharris_)

[Jul 7, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-hard-parts-of-developer-advocacy/62c5c4bf60d6757393f82727/comment/62c68f1b60d6757393f8432a)

Thanks for sharing your experience [Rizel Scarlett](https://hashnode.com/@blackgirlbytes).

[Carlos Armando Marcano Vargas](https://hashnode.com/@Carlos27)

[Jul 6, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-hard-parts-of-developer-advocacy/62c5c4bf60d6757393f82727/comment/62c5f2b1c8efe473b8fe4c96)

Thanks for sharing this. I totally understand about unsolicited mean feedback, a lot of people like to ignore that there is a human being on the other side.

[Rizel Scarlett](https://hashnode.com/@blackgirlbytes)

[Jul 7, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-hard-parts-of-developer-advocacy/62c5c4bf60d6757393f82727/comment/62c5f2b1c8efe473b8fe4c96#reply-62c64dcd60d6757393f8368c)

Thanks for reading and understanding! Yeah they totally forget. I don't take it too heart too hard because there are so many people that still leave, positive or constructive comments like you! But I still want people to know how they're affecting me and others.