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Good writing is utilitarian. Boring but it serves the purpose of communication. Great writing is much more. It communicates and entertains. Here are 2 of my fa
by zaptheimpaler 5y ago
Good writing is utilitarian. Boring but it serves the purpose of communication.
Great writing is much more. It communicates and entertains. Here are 2 of my favorites relating to computerz:
https://aphyr.com/posts/341-hexing-the-technical-interview https://aphyr.com/posts/341-hexing-the-technical-interview
http://scholar.harvard.edu/files/mickens/files/thenightwatch.pdf http://scholar.harvard.edu/files/mickens/files/thenightwatch...
Although I do agree the advice does make sense for most of us, who just aren't very good at writing. But if you do have the skill to write well, do it! I love great writing and love people who aspire to it, even if they fail! Everything you do does not have to be packaged up to maximize mass appeal and resume points.
- jaza 5y agoThanks so much for acquainting me with "Hexing the technical interview" and "The Night Watch". I don't think I've ever before read great writing by great programmers. Now I have.
- zaptheimpaler 5y agoI'm glad you liked them! Spread the word :D