Podcast Outline for Carter Rabasa (May 15, 2024)

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Segment 1 (0:00 - 0:30): Building DevRel Teams and Integrating AI into Everyday Development Tasks

1. "You've been integral in building out the DevRel team at DataStax, focusing on AI. Could you walk us through your strategy for forming a team that combines technical expertise with a passion for community outreach?"
2. "You mentioned using AI in dev projects. Could you share some examples where AI has significantly improved development processes or outputs? Any specific tools or platforms you recommend?"
3. "For someone wanting to integrate AI into their development stack, what foundational knowledge or skills do you believe are essential?"
4. "What challenges have you encountered while advocating for AI within developer communities, and how have you tackled those challenges?"

Segment 2 (0:30 - 1:00): Crafting a High-Quality Developer Experience (DevX)

1. "Referring to your discussions about DevX, how has the focus on a 'thin layer of quick starts, docs, SDKs, debugging, testing' evolved over recent years?"
2. "Can you provide an instance where addressing a specific element in this layer drastically altered developer satisfaction or adoption rates?"
3. "When considering new tools or platforms, what key elements do you look at to assess their potential impact on the developer experience?"
4. "What are the common pitfalls companies face when improving DevX and how can they avoid them?"

Segment 3 (1:00 - 1:30): Importance and Impact of A/B Testing in Product Development

1. "You've indicated A/B testing as a crucial tactic. Could you explain why it's so important, especially in an environment driven by data?"
2. "Could you share a successful A/B test campaign you've been a part of, detailing the hypothesis, execution, and results?"
3. "In what ways do you think A/B testing impacts long-term product strategy?"
4. "For startups or smaller teams, what are some cost-effective ways to implement robust A/B testing?

Segment 4 (1:30 - 2:00): Broadening Reach and Inclusion in the Tech Community

1. "Speaking of supporting non-traditional backgrounds into tech, what initiatives have you seen as most effective in fostering inclusivity?"
2. "How do platforms and communities like CascadiaJS help in supporting diversity and inclusion within the tech community?"
3. "What role do developer conferences play in shaping the narrative around diversity and tech inclusivity?"
4. "Can you share a story where community feedback significantly shaped a tech event or initiative you were involved in?"