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New essay argues empathy is key to good software writing

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

Developer Michael Lynch has published an essay titled "Anti-Patterns In Software Blogging", arguing that empathy with the reader is essential to good writing in general, not just technical blog posts. The piece is being shared and discussed on developer forums including Hacker News and Lobsters, where commenters are weighing in on common bad habits in technical writing.

Why now: The essay is circulating on developer discussion forums where writing quality is a recurring topic of debate.

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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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