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You should make a blog!

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Re: You should make a blog!

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I have been meaning to write an article on my first experiences with Rust and embedded development, coming from a JavaScript/TypeScript background or my experiences in switching from Windows to Arch or Vim as of late, but I feel somewhat discouraged from writing, as if it might lack quality. Do you have any tips on overcoming this feeling?

It's a shame, because I see a lot of value in writing down one's thoughts, e.g. more easily noticing gaps in knowledge of a subject.

Re: You should make a blog!

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I have been meaning to write an article on my first experiences with Rust and embedded development, coming from a JavaScript/TypeScript background or my experiences in switching from Windows to Arch or Vim as of late, but I feel somewhat discouraged from writing, as if it might lack quality. Do you have any tips on overcoming this feeling? It's a shame, because I see a lot of value in writing down one's thoughts, e.g…

Writing takes practice like any other skill. When I go back and read my earliest blog posts, it's a total cringefest. A stumbling start is nothing to be ashamed of, and is a requirement for a strong finish.

Re: You should make a blog!

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I need to update my blog. I was using Advent of Code as a way to jump back into it, but life happens and I haven't been able to keep up with the problems and the write ups and life.

I do love this list as an opportunity to find some new blogs to read!

I will list mine here in an effort to not be a wuss and for anyone who also likes collecting interesting blogs.. though I wouldn't categorize mine as interesting yet.

https://logancollins.us/blog/

Re: You should make a blog!

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Drew: unrelated question having just read your software distribution post and noticing you use Alpine - have you tried NixOS? What does Alpine have (or lack that others have)?

Re: You should make a blog!

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As much as I'd be greatful for being paid to start a blog, I'm not sure what the point of it is. Aren't there like a bazillion blogs out there already that are absolutely desperate for traffic.

And on the other hand, as a consumer of such information, I find it harder and harder to find original indie blogs. I'm still looking for a good blog search engine that allows me to find blogs on Niche topics. does anyone else have this problem? or is it just me? the best i can usually find is something on quora.

Re: You should make a blog!

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post #3

I have been meaning to write an article on my first experiences with Rust and embedded development, coming from a JavaScript/TypeScript background or my experiences in switching from Windows to Arch or Vim as of late, but I feel somewhat discouraged from writing, as if it might lack quality. Do you have any tips on overcoming this feeling? It's a shame, because I see a lot of value in writing down one's thoughts, e.g…

Writing takes practice like any other skill. When I go back and read my earliest blog posts, it's a total cringefest. A stumbling start is nothing to be ashamed of, and is a requirement for a strong finish.

Are you only interested in blogs from people with and about technical skills, or is any focus tech related all good?

Re: You should make a blog!

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As much as I'd be greatful for being paid to start a blog, I'm not sure what the point of it is. Aren't there like a bazillion blogs out there already that are absolutely desperate for traffic. And on the other hand, as a consumer of such information, I find it harder and harder to find original indie blogs. I'm still looking for a good blog search engine that allows me to find blogs on Niche topics. does anyone else…

I thank bloggers for all the times I've had tech problems that I wouldn't have solved had it not been for them writing up their experiences.

Re: You should make a blog!

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As much as I'd be greatful for being paid to start a blog, I'm not sure what the point of it is. Aren't there like a bazillion blogs out there already that are absolutely desperate for traffic. And on the other hand, as a consumer of such information, I find it harder and harder to find original indie blogs. I'm still looking for a good blog search engine that allows me to find blogs on Niche topics. does anyone else…

Maybe the idea is to crowd out all the click farms with stuff with actually decent quality?

Re: You should make a blog!

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Writing takes practice like any other skill. When I go back and read my earliest blog posts, it's a total cringefest. A stumbling start is nothing to be ashamed of, and is a requirement for a strong finish.

Are you only interested in blogs from people with and about technical skills, or is any focus tech related all good?

I evaluate them on a case-by-case basis.
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