Chapter
Tips for Good Writing
26:58 - 32:40 (05:41)
The goal of good writing is to make it sound like you're talking, so read your writing out loud multiple times. Have the attitude that you want to write for yourself, regardless of the feedback received.
Clips
Co-founder of Stack Overflow, Jeff Atwood, shares how the repetition of seeking and applying feedback helped him build the successful platform from its core community.
26:58 - 28:25 (01:27)
Summary
Co-founder of Stack Overflow, Jeff Atwood, shares how the repetition of seeking and applying feedback helped him build the successful platform from its core community.
ChapterTips for Good Writing
EpisodeJeff Atwood: Stack Overflow and Coding Horror
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The key insight in programming is to constantly think about all the possible mistakes and issues that could arise.
28:26 - 29:41 (01:14)
Summary
The key insight in programming is to constantly think about all the possible mistakes and issues that could arise. It's important to hold up a mirror and recognize your own fallibility in order to avoid errors.
ChapterTips for Good Writing
EpisodeJeff Atwood: Stack Overflow and Coding Horror
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The podcast host shares tips for improving writing skills such as reading out loud and maintaining a positive attitude, even when criticism arises.
29:41 - 30:55 (01:13)
Summary
The podcast host shares tips for improving writing skills such as reading out loud and maintaining a positive attitude, even when criticism arises.
ChapterTips for Good Writing
EpisodeJeff Atwood: Stack Overflow and Coding Horror
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker shares his approach of finding programming inspiration by reading classic programming books and blogs, especially the early ones, as they discuss relevant concepts that are still useful in the present time.
30:55 - 32:40 (01:44)
Summary
The speaker shares his approach of finding programming inspiration by reading classic programming books and blogs, especially the early ones, as they discuss relevant concepts that are still useful in the present time. He mentions the importance of finding one interesting topic per day, which can be uncovered by revisiting old books and their useful concepts.