December 06, 2023
As developers, we have either had to write or read a technical article or documentation. What do you look for when you write/read an article? Is it the length of the article? Is the balance between theory and examples? In this blog, we will find out what makes a good article and how to write an effective one.
Before we dive right into tips and tricks for writing an influential article, let us understand what technical writing means and why we need it. To go by definition, technical writing is the practice of conveying complex technical information in a clear, precise, and understandable manner, often to inform, instruct, or guide an audience. Whether you are an individual developer or a professional technical writer, the goal is the same – Education.
Now that the goal is defined, the next step is to work on actionable points to develop the concept for the article.
Here are some points that we should consider while writing the outline:
Using the above must-haves, you should write an outline. Once that task is completed, writing the content is next.
Here’s some tips to make your content better:
Things to have in your article:
-Using simple sentence structure
-Using directives
-Breaking paragraph after every thought
Using simple examples: Examples that do not require complex setups and are easy to follow
To perfect the article, we should always look up articles or docs that work well and are liked by the developer community.
Here’s a list of my favorite documentation:
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