This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Keshav Malik
Developers spend a lot of time in isolation, focusing on their code and the challenges associated with it. With so much thinking time dedicated to one project, developers need to share their learnings, insights, and progress with others in the community.
If you’re reading this article, you already understand how important it is to share your knowledge. You don’t need me to tell you why it’s necessary; that comes naturally as part of your development process.
However, if you’re unsure why blogging is so beneficial as a developer or have no idea where to start, keep reading.
This blog post will cover four reasons why every developer should blog and the value that blogging can provide.
#1 Developer Community Is Vital 🚀
The developer community is a powerful tool in your developer tool belt. It not only helps you improve but also allows you to collaborate and work with other developers. Forming a community online is challenging, but there are many ways to do it.
Once you have a following, you can use your blog to communicate updates, provide code examples, and generally connect with others in the developer community.
If you have leant a new programming language or a concept, you can help people learn more about it.
#2 Strengthen Your Resume and Skillset 💡
Writing blog posts is an excellent way to demonstrate your coding skills and strengthen your resume. If you’re looking to prove your skills, blogging is a great way to do it. When you write blog posts, you can include screenshots of your code or walkthroughs of how certain functions or components work.
You can also use your blog to explain complex concepts in a way that’s easy for others to understand.
Be sure to use relevant keywords to boost your visibility. This can make your posts easier to find by recruiters and hiring managers looking to strengthen their teams with top talent.
#3 Collaborate With Other Developers 💯
One of the biggest reasons why you should blog is that you'll be able connect and collaborate with other fellow developers.
When you write a blog post, you are helping other developers learn from your experience and expertise.
If there’s a specific issue you’re passionate about, blogging can facilitate dialogue, bringing people together around common goals.
#4 You'll Have a Voice in the Community 👋
Unlike many other business environments, you'll have a voice in the developer community. This is important for developers who want to be part of the conversation.
Hiring managers look for candidates who have an online presence and can contribute their thoughts & ideas to the broader community (DevRel roles).
This is a way to show your passion for programming and make a difference. The developer community is diverse and complex. You can use your blog to become a contributor and bridge the gap.
Conclusion
Blogging is an essential component of any developer’s career. It allows you to share your learnings, strengthen your resume, and build a brand for yourself.
You can use your blog to collaborate with other developers, customers, and create valuable content. Whether you want to improve your skills or share your knowledge and expertise, blogging is an excellent way to do it.
This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Keshav Malik
Keshav Malik | Sciencx (2022-06-30T06:56:53+00:00) 4 Reasons Why Every Developer Should Blog. Retrieved from https://www.scien.cx/2022/06/30/4-reasons-why-every-developer-should-blog/
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