To become a developer advocate, you will need a strong technical based background. A developer can act as a bridge between an engineer and the developing community. Another term for one who is a developer advocate is also referred to as “developer relations”. Developer advocacy has also changed over the years. The ideas of “developer advocate” have changed. They basically work in the “wild” now taking advantage of the information they learn on their own. The thing about a developer cannot be taught in the local school. Most people develop the skills over time, considering them to become a “developer advocate”. There are many different jobs in the “information technology” field. Having different skills including project management, sales, marketing, etc. are beneficial to include with developing. It can help you bridge the gap, and further improve your skills.