I agree there is more that could be done, which is why I applied for the Developer Relations Program Manager job that's in London. The DRPM spec states; "...You will coordinate and execute both online and offline outreach and support programs in the region...." so it sounds like the place to be to help sort things out
Reto mentioned it's a role he "badly" wants to see filled (https://twitter.com/#!/retomeier/status/45803776480788481), so I'm guessing that they're aware it's something they need to work on but don't have the resources to. Unfortunately it's been 2 weeks since I've applied and I've not heard anything back, so I'm taking it as a "No" and looking at other contracts and jobs. Your description posting is from a DPE, the DA one says they *may* work with online groups, so it may be that the powers that be have other jobs for the DAs. I know that a new Android DA has started in London this week (making 3 in total here), so things may change in the future. And before you ask; I'm only aware of 1 Android DPE globally, so he has a *lot* of ground that he has to cover, and for all we know he could be the encouraging the other members of the Android team to get involved. Al. -- T: @alsutton W: www.funkyandroid.com The views expressed in this email are those of the author and not necessarily those of Funky Android Limited, it's associates, or it's subsidiaries. On 23 Mar 2011, at 16:54, String wrote: > Hi Al, > > Sure, he's busy. We all are. But I'd say that this IS part of his job. From > that link you posted: > As a Developer Programs Engineer, your daily job will involve engaging with > developers around the world to help them be successful as they develop their > applications. You will engage with developers in developer forums, mailing > lists, by IRC, and by email. > When's the last time you saw a Developer Advocate on ANY of the forums, > "water cooler" or no? I know Romain, Dianne, Xavier, and others certainly > contribute - but they're platform engineers, not advocates. I mean one of the > folks on this list: http://code.google.com/team/ > > This isn't an attack on you, Al, nor on Reto - not personally. But it is a > real sore point with me. Google's other APIs have developer advocates who > frequently post on the official forums. It remains a mystery why Android, > arguably their leading API of all, doesn't rate this. > > String -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Android Discuss" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/android-discuss?hl=en.
