Really long introduction about how I started writing tech blog posts

Technical skill and content creation are equally important for your software development or (software development adjacent) career. Technical skills such as coding help you to perform the job at a base level, but content creation can solidify you as a leader in the industry. I acknowledge that not everyone has the privilege of creating content alongside completing their daily job duties and personal responsibilities, but it is a worthy investment. Creating technical content can make it easier to land jobs, get promoted, and influence the direction of our industry because it enables hiring managers and other tech leaders to take a peek into your brain and your thought process. More importantly, it helps you absorb and solidify concepts that you’ve learned. You can be the smartest, most skilled software developer in the world, but if no one knows who you are, then your opportunities may be limited. Content creation helps you advocate for yourself. It might seem cringe, but you can put yourself out there in a non-cringey authentic way. Folks like Kelsey Hightower established and advanced their careers by sharing their thoughts in an authentic and thoughtful way.