Flying High with Flutter Writing for Developers with Piotr Sarna
May 7, 2025
In this conversation with Piotr Sarna, co-author of 'Writing for Developers' and an expert in distributed systems, he shares his transition from developer to advocate for technical writing. He discusses how writing enhances coding skills and career growth, while also exploring the challenges of writing in English. Piotr offers insights on using AI tools for refining content, emphasizes the importance of sourcing and audience feedback, and encourages developers to embrace blogging to share knowledge effectively.
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From Forced Writing to Enjoyment
- Piotr Sarna was initially forced to write technical content by the writing culture at ScyllaDB.
- Over time, he grew to enjoy writing and was even approached to write technical books.
Write to Learn and Advance
- Write in English to reach a wider audience and improve your language skills.
- Writing clarifies your understanding of your own code and helps build your career.
Start with a Rough Draft
- Start your writing by dumping all your ideas into a draft, even if incoherent.
- Refine and structure your draft iteratively before publishing.
