Oct 5, 2026, 3:52 PMIt's been made clear to me that one of the reasons I was hired for this job is my boss read the README files of some of my OSS projects and was impressed at how clear and detailed a writer I am.
Just in case you thought written-English wasn't a useful skill for a developer: It got me this job. Work on your writing skills if you want to survive in tech.
Oct 5, 2026, 3:54 PM@Crell Good writing is a symptom of clear thinking and/or caring about how your thoughts will be understood by others. Both are incredibly valuable in tech.
Oct 5, 2026, 4:29 PM@Crell Huzzah! “Good writing is clear thinking made visible.” — Bill Wheeler
Oct 5, 2026, 5:39 PM@Crell I've said for many years that any success I've had in the tech industry is due to my communication skills - which are a product of a liberal arts education. 💪