Michael Lynch on anti-patterns in software blog writing
Anti-Patterns in Software Blogging
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Michael Lynch lists common anti-patterns in software blogging: lengthy openings, misjudging what readers already know, assuming they read earlier posts, excessive formality, and using links in place of explaining terms. He recommends writing articles that remain understandable even if readers click no links, and emphasizes writing in one's own voice. As more developers hand writing to AI, he says software blogs are becoming bland and homogeneous, while readers increasingly want distinctive writing.
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