The latest articles on DEV Community by Jeff Bull (@jeffbulltech). https://dev.to/jeffbulltech https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F665911%2F136a660d-f23c-44ca-9ffc-7b67389fd01b.jpeg https://dev.to/jeffbulltech en Jeff Bull Wed, 13 Mar 2024 18:54:50 +0000 https://dev.to/cisco-devnet/a-decade-of-innovation-and-community-growth-2fb https://dev.to/cisco-devnet/a-decade-of-innovation-and-community-growth-2fb <p>Since its launch in 2014, <a href="https://developer.cisco.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Cisco DevNet</a> has been more than just a platform for developers and IT professionals. It has been a thriving community of like-minded individuals driven by their passion for technology and their desire to collaborate on best practices and discover most efficient tools and techniques for building solutions, solving problems.</p> <p>DevNet has been a playground for application developers and network automation professionals, helping them to solve issues and build solutions across <a href="https://developer.cisco.com/site/networking/" rel="noopener noreferrer">networking</a>, <a href="https://developer.cisco.com/site/security/" rel="noopener noreferrer">security</a>, <a href="https://developer.cisco.com/iot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">IoT</a>, <a href="https://developer.cisco.com/site/full-stack-observability/" rel="noopener noreferrer">full-stack observability</a>, and more. Providing tools and resources such as:</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://developer.cisco.com/docs/" rel="noopener noreferrer">API, SDK, and data model documentation</a></li> <li><a href="https://developer.cisco.com/learning/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Learning labs</a></li> <li><a href="https://developer.cisco.com/codeexchange/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sample code</a></li> <li><a href="https://developer.cisco.com/site/sandbox/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sandboxes</a></li> </ul> <h2> Celebrating Innovation: The Big Events </h2> <p>Signature events like the DevNet Zone at Cisco Live! and DevNet Create (which began in 2017) have always “trended” across social media platforms. These aren’t your average tech meets; they’re where people from all backgrounds and experiences come to play, share, and learn.</p> <p>DevNet Create for instance, successfully blended DevOps, SecOps, and more, drawing widespread participation.</p> <h2> The Heart of DevNet: Our Community </h2> <p>At its core, DevNet’s essence lies in its community. We’re enhancing our community experience, starting with a an updated name: the “DevNet Hub.” This new name better reflects our identity and offers the same excellent experience. Check out the revamped platform at <a href="https://developer.cisco.com/community" rel="noopener noreferrer">DevNet Hub</a>.</p> <p>We’ve also renamed each item in the DevNet Hub menu to make the experience feel seamless.</p> <h2> The Next Chapter of DevNet </h2> <p>Please keep an eye out for more updates coming over the next few months, because we’re always looking for your input! <a href="https://community.cisco.com/t5/the-break-room/bd-p/Dev_Off_Topic" rel="noopener noreferrer">Drop a thread to us here</a> if you see a change that doesn’t make sense, if you have a suggestion, or spot an issue. Also, be on the lookout for polls as we test out ideas. Your input is always welcome.</p> <p>DevNet’s story isn’t just about tech evolution – it’s about connections, growth, and a shared passion for innovation. All to help you meet the demands of your ever changing workloads.</p> <p>Want to be part of this journey? Join the <a href="https://developer.cisco.com/community" rel="noopener noreferrer">community discussions</a>, share your ideas, and get involved. And for the latest insights, make sure to say hello to <a href="https://www.threads.net/@jeffbulltech" rel="noopener noreferrer">@JeffBullTech on Threads</a>.</p> ciscodevnet devnetcreators developercommunity