Blogging For Programmers
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Schedules are for the Future (033)
In this episode, I will explore (finally, after a really long break) the importance of flexible scheduling, forgiving yourself for missed goals, and understanding that schedules are meant for planning the future, not dwelling on the past. And yes, this is a response to not having posted one of these vlogs for several months as…
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Learning beyond your comfort zone (032)
In this episode I discuss the importance of stepping out of your comfort zone as a programmer or professional. It emphasizes continuous learning, trying new tools and techniques that you don’t immediately need in your work life. And once you expand your knowledge, sharing that knowledge through writing and teaching to grow personally and professionally.…
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World’s slowest get rich scheme (031)
This episode explores the realities of making money as a writer and technical content creator. In it I will emphasize the importance of building a long-term knowledge cache and the strategic value of consistent, quality content over quick wins. While some level of engagement bait isn’t the worst thing, it is really important that your…
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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.…
