🌎 Why Developer Conferences Still Matter in 2025

With so much hiring happening online, you might wonder if in-person events are worth the time. For developers, the answer is a clear yes:

• Faster Networking – One conversation in a hallway can unlock more opportunities than 50 cold DMs.

• Early Access – Many startups and teams share open roles privately at events before they hit job boards.

• Skill Proof – Workshops let you prove your technical chops in real time, often leading to job referrals.

AWS re:Invent is one of the rare events where hiring managers, founders, and engineers actually gather with intent — which means you’re not just learning, you’re being seen.

🚀 Meet AWS Experts and Tech Community this December at AWS re:Invent, Las Vegas

Over five days you’ll:

• Dive into hands-on technical training led by AWS experts.

• Explore the latest cloud technologies shaping the future of dev careers.

• Build valuable connections with peers, startups, and industry leaders.

• Take home practical solutions you can apply at work right away.

🎁 Bonus: Attendees get a 50% discount code for any AWS Certification exam. Perfect if you’re looking to level up your skills and stand out in the job market.

👉 Explore the Event

🧠 Quick Dev Tips This Week

• Keep a running “project deck.” Instead of waiting for interviews, maintain a single doc with screenshots, links, and one-liners about your projects. Perfect for sharing at networking events.

• Follow AWS speakers on LinkedIn/X now. Comment on their posts leading up to re:Invent — it makes face-to-face introductions 10x easier.

• Prep your elevator pitch. One clear sentence about what you do and what you’re looking for goes a long way in crowded hallways.

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— The Dev List Team