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8 Writing Tips for Software Professionals (optimizedbyotto.com)
submitted 8 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
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In this post, I share 8 principles I believe in:

  1. Less is more
  2. Start with the solution or the ask
  3. Show the facts, with examples
  4. Always quantify
  5. Include links and references
  6. Explain why it matters
  7. Ask feedback from one person
  8. Sleep on it

As engineers and developers, we often focus heavily on technical skills while neglecting the importance of clear, compelling writing. But the reality is, our ability to communicate effectively can have a major impact on our careers.

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[โ€“] [email protected] 11 points 8 months ago (4 children)

Good tips, but how does one practice them? Often times I see advice along the same lines but no offers on how to improve these skills.

[โ€“] h3rm17 4 points 8 months ago

Write to non technical humans and ask them for feedback, and if it is clear what's goong on even if they dont understand some stuff.

Then do the same with various levels of technical people and different walks of life.

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