# Developer Relations Goals and Action Items

## Goals 🥅

1. Deliver top quality, succinct documentation for developers to build with Allo.
2. Provide a 'starter kit' that would be similar to Sea Grants.

### tl;dr

Developer relations (DevRel) for a web3 protocol involves a range of activities aimed at building and nurturing a strong, engaged, and productive developer community around the protocol. The following are some base points we can go from.

The fluff ☁️:

1. **Education and Documentation:**
Providing convenient, clear, and accessible documentation is crucial. This includes detailed guides on how to use the protocol, smart contract development tutorials, API references, and best practices in blockchain development.

2. **Community Engagement:**
Actively engaging with the developer community through various channels like Discord, Reddit (this is new territory for some of us but still valuable and lots of devs there), GitHub, and Twitter. Hosting AMAs (Ask Me Anything), webinars, and participating in discussions to provide support and gather feedback.
🤚 Our Telegram has not been used since October of 23' and we should make a decision to support it or delete it.

3. **Developer Tools and SDKs:**
Offering robust development tools, libraries, and SDKs that make it easier for developers to build on the protocol. Ensuring these tools are well-documented and maintained.

4. **Demand Generation:**
🤔 Need a planned mix of mercenary demand & missionary demand.
*Hackatons & Events:*
Organizing or sponsoring hackathons, workshops, and conferences to encourage innovation and use of the protocol. These events can be platforms for developers to showcase their skills, network, and collaborate on projects.
*Incentive Programs:*
Implementing incentive programs like grants, bounties, and contests to reward developers for contributing to the ecosystem, whether it's building applications, finding bugs, or improving the protocol.

? Could we leverage existing platforms to create these 'bounties' ? if so, how to we fund them?

6. **Technical Support and Mentorship:**
Providing technical support through forums, chat groups, or dedicated support channels. Setting up mentorship programs where experienced developers can guide newcomers.

7. **Showcasing Success Stories:**
Highlighting successful projects and use cases built on the protocol to inspire and educate the community. This can also involve case studies and developer interviews.

8. **Feedback Loop:**
Establishing a feedback loop where developers can suggest improvements or report issues, ensuring that their input is valued and considered in the protocol’s development.

9. **Partnerships and Collaborations:**
Forming partnerships with educational institutions, other protocols, and industry players to expand the reach and utility of the protocol.

10. **Transparency and Governance:**
Maintaining transparency in development roadmaps, decision-making processes, and protocol updates. Involving the community in governance decisions can also be a key aspect, especially in decentralized protocols.

Understanding and implementing effective developer relations strategies can be a significant asset. It not only fosters a vibrant developer ecosystem but also drives innovation and growth for the protocol.

Okay, enough ☁️...

## Action Items & Ideas

### - Allo Documentation 📚

Notes from the last few weeks and the Arbitrum hackaton:
1. A few developers had some basic issues which could have been resolve by better documentation, reducing the Allo developer time required in chat(s).

Good documentation is not just about providing information; it's about making that information clear, concise, and useful to your intended audience. Here are some ideas on how we can enhance our documentation:

1. **Understand Your Audience**
Tailor Content: Recognize the skill level and needs of your audience. For a technical audience like software engineers, focus on technical details, code examples, and advanced features. For beginners, simplify explanations and avoid jargon.

2. **Organize and Structure**
Logical Structure: Organize documentation in a logical, hierarchical manner. Start with an overview, then move to installation/setup instructions, followed by detailed guides, examples, and FAQs.
Navigation: Make it easy to navigate the documentation. Use a clear table of contents, searchable text, and a consistent layout.
📜 I think our current Nextra setup is sufficient enough for this.

3. **Clarity and Conciseness**
Clear Language: Use plain language to explain concepts. Avoid unnecessary jargon and complex sentences.
Brevity: Be concise. Provide necessary information without overwhelming the reader.

4. **Use Examples and Tutorials** -> Hello Grants Kit
Practical Examples: Include code snippets and real-world examples to illustrate how to use your software or blockchain application.
Step-by-Step Tutorials: Create tutorials that guide users through common tasks or setups.

5. **Keep Documentation Up-to-Date**
Version Control: Track changes in documentation alongside code changes. Ensure that documentation reflects the latest version of your project.
Regular Reviews: Periodically review and update the documentation to ensure accuracy and relevance.
🚨 Added new Draft in Allo Backlog Board to add changelog.txt to the allo-ve project repository.

6. **Visual Aids**
Diagrams and Screenshots: Use visual aids like flowcharts, diagrams, and screenshots to complement text and clarify complex concepts.
Videos: Consider creating video tutorials for more complex or significant features.

🚨 I like the idea of making videos, they have been valuable to us as well for our Spec integration.

7. **Interactive Elements**
Interactive Code Samples: If possible, include interactive code samples or sandboxes where users can test and modify code.
Feedback Mechanisms: Allow users to provide feedback on documentation, such as pointing out errors, unclear sections, or requesting additional information.

8. **Accessibility**
Accessible Design: Ensure your documentation is accessible to people with disabilities. This includes using alt text for images, accessible web design, and screen-reader friendly formats.
Multiple Formats: Offer documentation in various formats (e.g., PDF, HTML, markdown) to cater to different preferences.

9. **Community Involvement**
I think this is a place we are lacking in and could execute better in 24 - and now that we are no longer heads down with shipping Allo this is more possible.

10. **Testing and User Feedback**
User Testing: Conduct usability testing with real users to identify gaps or confusing elements in your documentation.
Surveys and Feedback: Regularly solicit feedback from users to understand their needs and experiences with your documentation.

### - Hello Grants Starter Kit 📦

1. Plan the Content
a. What is the basic form we can deliver with value?
1. Next.js application based on SeaGrants architecture
2. Basic UI/US experience as SeaGrants as well
3.

3. Technical resources and tools 🛠️
a. What tools and resources can/will we provide?
1. Documentation of how to get up and running, as well as deep-dive sections of the docs for more complex parts of Allo.

5. Strategy templates / other templates
a. What strategies should we provide out-of-the-box?
1. Direct Grants Merkle Payout (Direct/Vault) strategy
2. The MicroGrants examples (Base, Hats, Gov)

7. FAQs ❓
a. Let's 'scrape' our social channels since Allo launch and make sure we have all those questions answered.
1. Basically collect all of the friction points and feedback from Allo users and developer especially.

9. Contact and support information
a. Just like it sounds...