Author: Draft.dev
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Best Data Science, Machine Learning, and AI Blogs
Data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence are frequently used interchangeably, but there are significant distinctions between these three concepts: If you’re a data scientist or developer looking to deepen your knowledge of these topics, you may be unsure where to start. Blogs by industry insiders are a good solution. You can gain insights on…
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Best Crypto and Cryptocurrency Blogs
Cryptocurrency, often called crypto, is a decentralized digital currency that runs on blockchain technology and is a medium of exchange over the internet. Under the hood, it uses cryptography to transact anonymously and securely. Cryptocurrency is an emerging technology in which advancements take place at lightning speed. To keep up with the latest trends and…
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How to Build a Lean Developer Education Program (Appsembler Webinar Summary)
Developers are often hampered by the complexity of the tools they use. If they don’t understand the product they’re meant to be using, it doesn’t really matter how much easier it’s supposed to make their lives. Developer education programs are invaluable when it comes to empowering developers with knowledge about their tools and ensuring devs…
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Red Flags on a Technical Writer Resume
Landing your first few technical writer jobs isn’t easy. Technical writing positions require strong software development skills and strong writing skills, and not all applicants are going to have both at the level that hiring managers need. But, in my experience reviewing new technical writer CVs, a large number of applicants squander their chances by…
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What is Developer Experience?
Developer experience (DX) is about improving the developers’ overall feelings toward tools or applications when building their own solutions. Good developer experience is reflected by how quickly a developer can build something new. Developers are happy when they can quickly build a solution, create new features, and improve their customers’ experience. DX has become a…
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Content Marketing for Bootstrapped Startups
There are very few marketing strategies where your budget is practically guaranteed to provide a compound investment, but when done right, content marketing is one of them. I started writing blog posts for Draft.dev two years ago and initially, they’d bring in just a handful of visitors each per month. But, I kept at it…
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Understanding the Role of Technology Evangelists
Several years ago, I began speaking at developer conferences. It was a great way to learn new things while meeting lots of people who would go on to become useful connections. Some of these people were professional “technology evangelists.” While relatively unknown outside the tech space, within the industry, the role has been a staple…
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What to Look for in a Startup Marketing Agency?
I founded Draft.dev to help startups better market themselves to software developers. I liked the idea that I could help them speak to developers authoritatively, while supplying a service that most developer tools startups struggle to replicate internally. We primarily work with venture-funded startups. Clients often come to us with more money than time and…
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Finding Opportunities as an Entry Level Technical Writer
I’ve enjoyed writing since my college days, when I lived with a bunch of English majors. In the 10 years I spent as a software engineer, I maintained a blog as a hobby. When clients came knocking to offer me paid writing opportunities, I was unsure. Do I really know what I’m talking about? What…
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5 Technical Writing Services Compared
The range of technical writing services is increasingly vast. Today, there are thousands of potential categories to choose from, each with its own unique tilts, effects, and ROI. And whether you need a little or a lot, you’re bound to feel overwhelmed while hunting for the right option. Even once you’ve narrowed down the type…