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Essay argues empathy is key to software blogging

Original: # Empathy is key to good # writing in general, not just blog-posts on software: “Anti-Patterns In Software Blogging”, Mi

A new essay by Michael Lynch, "Anti-Patterns In Software Blogging", argues that empathy toward readers is essential to good writing, not only in technical blog posts but in writing generally. The piece is being shared and discussed across developer communities, including Hacker News and Lobsters, with readers weighing in on common mistakes in software writing.

Why now: The essay is circulating on developer forums like Hacker News and Lobsters, sparking discussion about writing quality.

Michael LynchHacker NewsLobstersRefactoring English

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• # Empathy is key to good # writing in general, not just blog-posts on software: “Anti-Patterns In Software Blogging”, Michael Lynch ( https:// refactoringenglish.com/blog/an ti-patterns-software-blogging/ ). Via HN: https:// news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4 9992257 On Lobsters:… · rmathew · 3

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