Oxide and Friends Technical Blogging
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Nov 21, 2024 Cynthia Dunlop, author of "Writing for Developers," and Tim Bray, tech pioneer and current Bluesky collaborator, delve into the evolution of technical blogging. They share personal anecdotes from their early experiences at Sun Microsystems, illuminating the cultural shifts in corporate communication. The duo discusses the emotional weight of writing, the evolution of blog platforms, and how authenticity shapes online voices. They also reflect on challenges like navigating controversies and the importance of community feedback, making for an enlightening conversation.
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blogs.sun.com's Impact
- Bryan Cantrill reflects on Sun Microsystem's blogging platform, blogs.sun.com, and its transformative impact on his career.
- Its creation was driven by John Fowler, who wanted to foster a public voice for Sun's engineers.
Genesis of blogs.sun.com
- Tim Bray recalls the genesis of blogs.sun.com, initiated by John Fowler's vision and facilitated by Will Snow's swift server setup.
- It aimed to give Sun a public voice and leverage Bray's web expertise.
Empowering Engineers
- Trust engineers and empower them to communicate authentically.
- Adopt a straightforward policy focused on guidance, not strict control.
