Blogging For Programmers
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Write your ideas down while you still can (013)
In this episode of Blogging for Programmers, I want to make you understand the importance of capturing ideas as they come, because a forgotten idea for a blog hurts. I will discuss various methods and tools for capturing your ideas no matter where you are because ideas are fleeting when you lose valuable insights it…
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Clickbait reels them in, if the catch is worth it (012)
In this episode of Blogging for Programmers, I am going to cover two specific things. A bit about picking a title, particularly the use of clickbait titles that don’t tell you anything but also targeting the right audience when you are blogging about topics that can have more than one meaning, especially due to vendor…
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Foreshadowing the goals of your blog (011)
In this episode of Blogging for Programmers, I want to make sure that you at least foreshadow your topic when writing a blog. It is important to engage the audience from the start, but with the realization that they need to know what to expect to take away from reading your entire blog. Establish clear…
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Be your authentic self (010)
In this conversation, I discuss the importance of sounding like yourself when writing. Authenticity in your voice will help you to connect with others. I will also discuss some of the caveats like avoiding unexplained jargon that might not be known by your readers (which may include yourself in a few years!). I also will…
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Write to the code you have (009)
In this episode of Blogging for Programmers, I want to help you avoid one of the mistakes I have tended to make myself. Writing about code I haven’t actually written and tested. It is a lot like promising to write about a picture you haven’t yet taken and may never actually exist. By ensuring that…
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If you aren’t sure you are right, are you? (008)
In this episode of Blogging for Programmers, I discuss the critical importance of ensuring that the information shared in programming blogs is accurate and credible. A big emphasis on the need for programmers to verify concepts is involved, not to mention the consequences of spreading misinformation (even when you don’t think you are!) A big…
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It is the content that really matters (007)
In this episode of Blogging for Programmers, I want to make sure you realize why we write technical blogs. People don’t search for the best written content, they search for technical topics and if the technical content is great, the aesthetics don’t matter that much. The discussion revolves around how to effectively communicate programming concepts…
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The first 10 million words are practice (006)
In this conversation, I discuss emphasizing the importance of not worrying about how good you are when you get started. I share my personal experiences, including topics like the challenges of finding topics to write about, and the rewarding nature of sharing knowledge with others. I will also discuss the addictive quality of writing and…
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Do your own work! (005)
In this episode of Blogging for Programmers, I want to emphasize the importance of doing your own work and avoiding plagiarism, including the misuse of AI-generated content. The conversation explores how to leverage AI as a tool for inspiration and learning while stressing the need for original thought and validation of information. I really think…
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Title: The Emotional Journey of Blogging (004)
In this video, I discuss the challenges and realities of blogging, particularly the emotional roller coaster of experiencing both a lot of failure and doses of success. I will remind you of the importance of consistency, learning from experiences, and not letting either highs or not so highs define your journey. I will share some…
