Proof of Usefulness Report

DevRel Weekly

Analysis completed on 2/6/2026

+21
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

While 'DevRel Weekly' is a legitimate, recognized newsletter in the Developer Relations space, this submission appears to be fraudulent or extremely low-effort. The input data contains demonstrably false claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product', 'everyone' as audience, team size of 30 for a newsletter). The 'technologies used' section lists 'Computer Hardware', which is irrelevant. The evaluation penalizes the submission heavily for low credibility and lack of verifiable data, despite the underlying utility of the actual website.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+60.00
Audience Reach Impact+5.00
Technical Innovation+5.00
Evidence Of Traction+2.50
Market Timing Relevance+40.00
Functional Completeness+0.00
Subtotal+20.75
Usefulness Multiplierx1.03
Final Score+21

Project Details

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Description
Unlike most other topics in tech, the problem with finding information about Developer Relations isn't figuring a way to sift through the myriad resources; it's finding those resources to begin with. DevRel Weekly brings you a curated list of articles, job postings, and events on a weekly basis, saving

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Growing utility with room for optimization
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline