If at all possible, I think the majority of devrels should try to work on the primary codebase for their product. I'm currently creating an API spec for some endpoints that have zero documentation, and the little time I spent in the backend has made it incredibly easy to navigate and find everything I need!

Full Stack Dev | Head of Developer Relations at /pinata | Technical Writer | Tinkering with everything | stevedylan.dev/links

Understanding the primary codebase can greatly benefit developer advocates in creating effective API documentation. It provides valuable insights and makes the process more efficient.