Hrittik Roy

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Beyond Documentation: Creating Immersive Learning Journeys for Developer Success

Static documentation isn’t broken, but it’s not enough. Developers don’t struggle because they can’t read docs; they struggle because docs don’t reflect how people actually learn.

This session is for DevRel professionals ready to rethink developer education through immersive, context-rich experiences. Drawing from real-world experience building learning environments in the CNCF community, we’ll explore how techniques like cognitive flow design, audience-journey mapping, and sandbox-based training can significantly improve how developers onboard, explore, and master complex technologies.

We’ll share patterns that go far beyond traditional tutorials: Kubernetes escape rooms, failure-forward labs, and scaffolded hands-on environments that have improved time to proficiency by up to 40 percent. These methods also help reinforce secure development practices and increase certification success. The result is learning that feels like play, builds confidence, and drives real adoption.

This talk is more than a case study. It offers a vision for how DevRel teams can lead the shift from passive documentation to active, measurable education. Attendees will learn how to design for developer flow, map learning journeys, and track outcomes that matter.

You’ll leave with practical blueprints and examples to make developer education more engaging, effective, and accessible so your docs don’t just explain, they truly teach.

Language: en