A global network of Google technology experts, influencers, and thought leaders

Program Overview

The Google Developer Experts (GDE) program is a global community of experienced developers who love to share their knowledge and passion with others. They are not Google employees, but independent professionals.

What makes a GDE?

Have solid knowledge of one or more Google or open source technologies.
A persistent enthusiasm for sharing their technical knowledge to help other developers grow their expertise with Google technologies.
Contribute to local developer communities and foster an inclusive environment for knowledge sharing, collaboration, and networking among peers.
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How to become a GDE

Google Developer Expert candidates must be nominated by an active GDE or Google employee.

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What do our GDEs do?

Share their deep technical knowledge with the developer community through podcasts, webinars, video tutorials, blog posts, articles, books, software creation, and forum participation.
Attend relevant conferences, seminars, and events, and engage with other attendees by hosting sessions, conducting informal meet-ups and networking.
Facilitate workshops, guiding participants through activities and discussions to help them actively learn and achieve specific objectives, rather than simply lecturing.
Maintain a close relationship with product teams and provide their feedback, feature requests and/or report bugs.
Lead technology related groups & communities including GDG chapters, participate in meetups, hackathons and hangouts, advise/mentor technology companies & startups, and are well known developers in their local communities.

GDE Directory

Meet our global community of Experts.

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GDE Stories

See what Google Developer Experts are doing across our different social channels.

Join the Google Developer Community

Connect with our global communities. Grow your skills, expand your network, and build together.

GDG Groups

Google Developer Groups

Join a Google Developer Group (GDG) in a city near you to connect, learn, and grow with Google technologies.

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Discord community

Google Developer Community on Discord

Join our Discord server and find a place for anyone passionate about Google tech.

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