NAN063: The Team Behind Nautobot (Part 2) – The Benefits of Technical Writing
May 15, 2024
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Join Jason, Ken, and John as they share insights on writing 'Network Automation with Nautobot' book, covering network automation, data models, and technical writing challenges. Learn about their project timeline, writing process, and tips for crafting engaging technical content. Discover the importance of audience involvement and trademarking in technical discussions.
The book 'Network Automation with Nautobot' covers network automation basics and practical applications for network practitioners.
Authors emphasize the importance of starting with outlines, engaging reader perspectives, and iterative writing for quality content creation.
Deep dives
Overview of the Book 'NERIC Animation with Nada Bot'
The podcast delves into the newly released book 'NERIC Animation with Nada Bot' authored by Ken, Jason, and John. The book is divided into five main sections, covering topics from network automation basics, data models, to network administration with Nada Bot. It emphasizes the depth of content with numerous code blocks, screenshots, and examples, making it a comprehensive resource for network practitioners.
Focus on Network Automation and Nota Bot Applications
The podcast highlights the detailed exploration of network automation concepts in the book, covering APIs, Nada Bot jobs, and python script execution. Additionally, it discusses the integration of Nada Bot in network architecture and the significance of Nada Bot apps as first-class citizens. Specific examples like 'Export Templates' and 'Config Compliance Remediation' showcase the practical applications of Nota Bot for network automation.
Writing Process Insights and Lessons Learned
The conversation shifts towards the writing process of the book, with authors discussing their individual approaches and key learnings. Insights include the importance of starting with outlines, engaging reader perspectives, and incorporating case studies or more examples for enhanced understanding. Authors stress the significance of persistence, collaboration, and iterative writing to ensure quality content creation and minimize gaps in information.
Curious about what it takes to write a technical book as a network engineer? You’re in luck. The team behind Nautobot is also the team behind the book “Network Automation with Nautobot: Adopt a network source of truth and a data-driven approach to networking.” Jason, Ken, and John tell us about their writing process, timeline,... Read more »
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