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“Creative people are flaky.” That statement gets my blood boiling a bit, but I do understand where the sentiment comes...
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Is programming like math, or is it like writing? I think there are elements of both in it, even though programming is a discipline of its own. Nevertheless, it is interesting to think about what aspects are like math, and what aspects are like writing. Maybe it will even lead to a better understanding of what programming is.
Sometimes, the domain of the program requires math — for example; machine learning, graphics programming, or financial modelling. But I am more interested here in parallels with math that apply regardless of the domain.
It's unavoidable. At some point — if not on a regular basis — as a developer, you will need to produce some type of content in written form to share with your team or others. Since clear and concise technical writing takes practice, it makes sense that you should make a proactive effort to practice your writing. Writing a blog is a perfect (and an easy, low- or no-cost) opportunity to get some practice.
There are plenty more reasons, however, why blogging is beneficial and useful for all developers. In no particular order, here's why you should be blogging:
I may be the last person who really enjoys April Fools’ Day … maybe because I was already a fan...
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What’s so magical about the number three? It’s no accident that the number three is pervasive throughout some of our...
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Sometimes in business, just like in life, you reach a turning point. You look back at your past experiences with...
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Spring cleaning was a thing before Marie Kondo was all the rage. And I have some conflicting thoughts about clearing...
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Idea generation to project execution follows the same trajectory as a piece of writing, from first draft to final draft....
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Content that drives real business results often looks effortless, but we all know how much creative and strategic planning it...
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I think most of us are pretty connected to the idea that a full life includes creativity. We’re meant to...
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For hundreds of years, paper was the gold standard of written communication. Anything you needed to record or remember, from...
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Paragraphs that are both autonomous and seamlessly flow together do not happen by accident. Smart words and crisp sentences that...
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This week was all about nurturing your creative spark — in new ways that you might not have considered before....
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My husband once had the chance to ask novelist James Ellroy where he got the idea for one of his...
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"Should I write a book?" Someone asked me this today, and I rattled off an answer.
But as I was doing so, it occurred to me that I get this question frequently. Probably a few times per month, at least. And this makes sense, since I've written a few myself and I'm in the content business. Heck, one of those books has even enjoyed more success, commercially, than I ever anticipated.
Some content marketers think about using templates like the herb cilantro. They either love it or hate it. But the...
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Throughout the years, Copyblogger has been here to give you lots of advice on what to do to improve your...
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I’m not one for New Year’s resolutions. My personal resolutions always feel contrived, so several years ago I just stopped...
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