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Discussion on: 5 reasons why EVERY PROGRAMMER should have a BLOG!

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Jon Dodd

I definitely agree with point 1. When you start to dig into a topic and explore it more thoroughly, you acquire a deeper knowledge of the subject matter.

In terms of helping others, that depends largely on the content and the way it is communicated. You can think you are writing the best guidance ever, but perhaps no-one is interested in the topic or it is not clearly conveyed.

Clear communication and finding your voice comes with practice. So if you start a blog it is worth persisting.

I do think blogging is a good habit, but a personal choice and developers generally don't need to have the burden of expectation on them.

I've only written a handful of posts and finding the time is always the biggest factor, but I have to say I find the process rewarding.