{
  "id": 8374299,
  "title": "The \"DevRel Journey\" Angle",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/the-devrel-journey-angle",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-19T03:24:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dev.to",
    "slug": "dev-to",
    "url": "https://dev.to/dilesh596/the-devrel-journey-angle-3fa7"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Hello there, I am Dilesh Zingare and this is my debut Python code and first ever article. I am thrilled and apprehensive, but as you know, beyond fear lies victory. I just completed my 12th grade with a surprisingly low score, and as the saying goes, \"Behind every I'm scared is I did it!\" So, I want to share my journey with all of you.\n\nI discovered DEV Community while searching for platforms like Google and Instagram. Now, let me introduce you to my project, titled \"Soul the Restro Waiter.\" This amazing program offers a variety of features, such as instant bill, serving orders, menu, and feedback.\n\nAt this point, I am still a beginner in Python, so please forgive me if I make any mistakes. You can correct me using comments or other techniques. Here is the code I used to create Soul the Restro Waiter. Let's dive in.\n\n```python\nprint(\"WELCOME to our restaurant! Please have a seat and ring the bell when you are ready to order.\")\n\nprint(\"Hello! I am soul, your waiter for today.\")\nprint(\"May I ask for your name please?\")\nname = input(\" \").strip()\nprint(\"Nice to meet you \" + name + \"! Here is our menu for today:\")\n\nmenu = {\n# ... (menu items and prices)\n}\n\nprint(\"MAIN DISHES:\")\nprint(\" 1. Garlic bread with herb butter\")\nprint(\" 2. Bruschetta with tomato and basil\")\n# ... (remaining menu items)\n```\n\nThat's my first step towards becoming a Developer Advocate. Please feel free to correct me if I'm wrong. Thank you all for your time and support.",
  "summary": "Hello guy's I am Dilesh Zingare. And this is my first python code and also the first article ever written by me. So yeah I am excited and nervous to but as you know \"Beyond fear lies victory.\" I just passed my 12th exam and I got really embarrassing percentage and as the meme said \"Behind every I'm scared is I did it! So like that I am going to share my experience to all of my viewers and for…",
  "key_points": [
    "Dilesh Zingare shares debut Python code and first article on DEV Community",
    "Introduces \"Soul the Restro Waiter\" project with bill, menu, and feedback features",
    "Beginner Python developer seeks feedback on code and DevRel journey"
  ],
  "editors_take": "This debut article by a low-scoring 12th grader marks a first step towards becoming a Developer Advocate, indicating that success in tech can stem from unconventional beginnings and self-driven learning.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}