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This is the way. Later on tech-savvy freelance writers are contracted to write more “professional” articles and documentation. It’s fluff but necessary to build
by qprofyeh 3y ago
This is the way. Later on tech-savvy freelance writers are contracted to write more “professional” articles and documentation. It’s fluff but necessary to build the brand. IMHO the person who did the external API design should be able to convey the ideas behind their design in long-form as well. And vice versa, only let a person who can explain stuff well in writing design external APIs. Some companies call them DX’ers.
- remoquete 3y agoAuthor here: I spoke about how tech writers can assist API design here: https://passo.uno/posts/how-to-assist-api-design-as-a-technical-writer/ https://passo.uno/posts/how-to-assist-api-design-as-a-techni... In fact, I worked as the API designer for one of the APIs I also documented…
- nsoonhui 3y agoBut aren't the "tech savvy freelancers" easily replaceable by ChatGPT nowadays? Since they are not adding more real meat there.
- remoquete 3y agoDefine "tech savvy freelancer". Writers for content farms? Those are the technical writers the post describes.