Writing
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A Rant About Live News Blog Content
“Live coverage” news blogs are useful in some circumstances but the format is abused and, in many cases, obstructs clarity. I’ll explain why and how these lessons apply to tech writing, too. Continue reading
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AI will not Replace Technical Writers
Generative AI tools like ChatGPT are fundamentally changing much of the work many of us do today. It’s going to have a profound impact but experienced technical writers still play a critical role in creating useful content. Continue reading
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Web Page Size, Speed, and Performance Book For O’Reilly
Note: O’Reilly is no longer promoting the book, so I’ve posted a copy of Web Page Size, Speed, and Performance on my site if you’re interested. Head over to HTTP Archive and check out their trends graphs. Notice anything? That’s right, web pages keep… Continue reading
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Talking Writing About Code On Technology And Friends
At VT Code Camp 5 in September, I had a chance to sit down with David Giard and talk through some of the issues raised in my Writing About Code session and some general tips for writers. Continue reading
Terrence Dorsey 