Piotr Sarna

In this engaging discussion, Piotr Sarna, a software engineer and open-source enthusiast, shares insights from his book, 'Writing for Developers'. He highlights the common writing struggles developers face and offers practical tips to cultivate a supportive writing culture. Topics include overcoming writer's block, leveraging AI to enhance writing, and identifying valuable writing topics from daily work. Piotr also emphasizes the transformative power of writing for personal branding and career advancement, making it an essential skill for developers.

In this engaging conversation, Piotr Sarna, a distributed systems engineer and co-author of *Writing for Developers*, shares his journey from a hesitant writer to a respected author. He discusses the nuances of writing as an engineering discipline, including how to balance technical depth with readability. Piotr emphasizes the value of sharing even 'obvious' content and reveals effective patterns for blog topics. With insights on the importance of ruthlessly editing and how technical writing can enhance careers, this talk is a goldmine for aspiring writers in tech.

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.