Nov 18, 2021 | Technical Writing
In recent years, the concept of “Doc as Code,” also known as “DaC,” has emerged as a technical writing philosophy. DaC promotes the idea that the same tools that are used for software development should also be used for technical documentation.... 
Oct 20, 2020 | Technical Writing
2020 has been an unpredictable and challenging year for the world, and the technical writing field is no exception. We sat down with product leads at prominent technology firms to capture their thoughts on what 2021 will mean for the field of technical writing.... 
Jan 22, 2020 | Technical Writing
One big question will hover over this industry in the years ahead: will we even use the term “technical writing” in the 2020s? As technical writing is ultimately about enhancing user experience, many argue the discipline falls under the UX writing umbrella and that... 
Sep 12, 2019 | Technical Writing, User Experience
No matter the type of writing or content you’re creating, knowing your audience is vital. So what does that mean for user experience and technical writers? How can we better understand the audiences that we’re informing? While figuring out “who your readers are” may... 
Sep 12, 2019 | Technical Writing, User Experience
People interact with voice interfaces very differently than they do with graphical interfaces. As a result, creating the strongest possible user experience for voice assistants demands a fundamental understanding of how people actually communicate using their voice.... 
Mar 11, 2019 | Technical Writing
Why do developers tend to prefer Git as a version control system and GitHub to store their projects? What advantages does Jekyll offer for generating static websites? The answers to those questions clearly reveal why more and more companies are utilizing the storage...