Blogging For Programmers
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Simple Relatable Examples and Stories (030)
In this episode, I want to discuss the necessity of making your content as relatable as possible. A great way to do this is to start with a story, then move into simple examples that make your point in the easiest way possible. This hooks the reader in the story, illustrates to point, and allows…
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Do try this at home, well most of it (029)
One of my favorite things about blogging is getting inspired to take a concept to the max (well, as much as I can do on the hardware I have at my disposal in any case. This week’s log is about this, and maybe a little bit about carnival foods. When learning and then teaching a…
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Always give examples. Always. For example… (028)
In this vlog, I will give examples of examples you should use to make an example out of some code. This episode is all about the importance of including examples in technical blogs and tutorials. In this episode, I really want you to always think about what the reader can get without them. Take something…
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(Satire) New vlog series: Blogging for AI
While this was satire for April Fools day, it has shadows of being way too true. FranksterAI is powered by Rick Astley of course, but let’s be fair, this is kind of true, and as time passes it could become more true. And even if AI is going to read and listen to everything you…
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Disclose your testing machines (027)
Something that every writer needs to be careful of is doing too much benchmarking-type work. In many of the software licensing agreements you have signed, you promise not to do that. But at the same time, you can generally give out performance numbers if you aren’t making claims about particular software, especially compared to another.…
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Blame the name on the byline (026)
I loathe the phrase AI Slop. I have said it before, I don’t like the phrase because it is generally attributed to some content that a person has posted. I blame the poster, not the generator. We all use AI these days, just like they used tractors to farm, computers to do accounting work, and…
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The Power of Stockpiling Content (025)
In this episode, I am discussing the value (and importance) of doing something I did not do super well heading into 2026. Stockpiling content. Returning from a break without prepared content is the pits if you want to maintain a consistent blogging schedule. So having a buffer to get past slow time is so useful.…
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This year’s Blogging for Programmer Tipmas Event is complete!
Today I finished up my first 24 videos in my Blogging for Programmers series of posts. I started out calling it vlogmas, but Tipmas definitely fits a lot better. You can access the blogs about them here or go directly to the Youtube playlist here.It was a lot of fun to do this series, and…
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If it isn’t fun, could it be your purpose (024)
In this final episode for 2025, the host emphasizes the importance of enjoying blogging rather than viewing it as a chore. They discuss the value of blogging for personal growth and learning, the challenges faced in the initial stages, and the joy of sharing knowledge with others. The episode concludes with a call to celebrate…
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Look at my work, not at me! (023)
In this episode of Blogging for Programmers, I discuss the challenge of telling people about your blogging activity, particularly for introverts. I touch on imposter syndrome (mostly because I know I am an imposter!), sharing his personal experiences and insights on how to try to market oneself as a blogger. The conversation emphasizes the importance…
