If you’ve been reading Write Software, Well for a while, you know it’s mostly focused on Ruby on Rails, learning practical stuff through real-world examples, reading open source code, and technical deep dives.
For a while, in addition to writing about Rails, I’ve also been itching to write about related topics that happen around the code, such as:
- Running a software services business, which I started just over a year ago and have come to really enjoy. Also, specific thoughts on freelancing, positioning and marketing yourself, finding and working with clients, and growing independent consulting into a steady business.
- AI and how it’s changing the way we work, write, program, and learn. I was a skeptic at first, but I've now changed my mind, and would like to explore and share how we can use artificial intelligence to reduce natural stupidity and become more effective in our personal and professional lives.
- Hiring and developer recruiting. Over the past year, I’ve hired several subcontractors to work with me and helped a bunch of companies fill full-time roles for Rails programmers. Seeing recruiting from both sides of the table, I’ve got lots of thoughts and opinions on it; especially when it comes to hiring Rails developers.
- Sharing my book notes. I used to be a bookworm, but lately, my reading habit has slipped. One of my goals this year is to get back on track by reading at least one book a month, or more. I take fairly detailed notes when I read, and I’d love to share the ones worth sharing.
To keep things organized and separate from the tech writing, I’ve started a second newsletter called Business Logic. It still lives on the main site at writesoftwarewell.com, but as a separate newsletter. If Write Software, Well is about learning to write good software, Business Logic is about learning everything that makes it work in the real world.
Also, just to be absolutely clear: this is NOT me preaching business advice as an expert, but learning about business as I run it, leaving notes for my future self, and sharing my experiences and observations in public.
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That said, I'd appreciate if you can wait and read a few issues and then make a decision to leave or to stay.
As always, thanks for reading and for being a subscriber.
– Akshay
