Tools, Tips, and Insights for the Future of Technical Communication

 


Start Here (Intro Guide)



A beginner-friendly landing page with:


  • What is technical writing?
  • Career paths and industries that need tech writers
  • Key skills needed (clarity, organization, empathy, adaptability)
  • Recommended tools (Grammarly, Notion, GitHub, MadCap Flare, etc.)


Technical Genres



Breakdown of major technical communication formats:


  • User Guides: Purpose, structure, and examples
  • API Documentation: Overview, JSON/YAML basics, code snippets
  • White Papers: Research-focused writing with business implications
  • Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
  • Knowledge Base Articles
  • Release Notes & Changelogs


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