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S22:E6 - Technical writing (Philip Kiely)
Saron sits down with writer, programmer, and creator, Philip Kiley. Philip is the author of Writing for Software Developers and Life-Changing Email. They discuss how he first got into technical writing while studying abroad in Budapest, what technical writing is, what technical content platforms are out there, why new developers should publish content early in their careers, and more.
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- Turing (sponsor)
- Microsoft (sponsor)
- Stellar (sponsor)
- Coding TikTok
- Technical writing
- GitHub
- AIT-Budapest
- Life-Changing Email
- Writing for Software Developers
Philip Kiely
Philip Kiely is a technical writer at BaseTen and the author of Writing for Software Developers. He runs PK&C, the world's smallest conglomerate. He graduated from Grinnell College in May 2020 with a degree in computer science. Before a stint as Head of Marketing at Gumroad, he began his career writing code for Markforged, Principal Financial, and CUNA Mutual Group. Philip’s professional hobbies include appearing on podcasts and panels, sending cold emails, and tweeting about business. He also plays D&D, practices martial arts, and reads widely.
Great episode and insightful discussion on technical writing! Philip Kiely's focus on clarity and structured communication truly resonates not only in the tech world but also in fields like finance, where precision is key. In fact, I've seen how clear, well-organized information can simplify complex financial topics; resources like ktonline.my demonstrate how accessible banking and money management insights can be. Looking forward to more such engaging content!