What is a Technical Writer? A technical writer is the glue between users, developers, marketing folks, and tech support. A tech writer knows a little of everything. A technical writer carefully cultivates a broad lens on their product and fills… Read more ›
We simulate Earth for several reasons. Economists to model the economy, meteorologists for weather, climate scientists for climate change, quants for financial models etc. The simulations within each class compete for greater and greater fidelity. By necessity, these models grow… Read more ›
The ‘Stream‘ is a collection of interesting links I come across. Viral Videos Upset Incumbents – LA Times – From obscurity to political stardom: How viral videos are reshaping elections USA Grows Sclerotic under Bad Laws – The Captured Economy… Read more ›
I hurriedly tear open the packet, eager to see my new US visa. Nothing warms an immigrant’s heart like unfurling to the world a spanking-new H1-B. What is this what is this! A green slip. Oh. No. My beautiful passport… Read more ›
Boston’s best restaurants for cheap eats are: Butter Chicken at Man-O-Salwa, Somerville – Best on list. Eat with Butter Naan. Closed on Mon/Tue. Maach Jhol at Royal Bengal, Somerville – Bengali food which means good fish (mind the bones!) Falafel… Read more ›
I initially struggled learning JavaScript. This catalogues why. Coming from a C++/MATLAB background, it’s not intuitive. Corrections welcome. First off, learning JavaScript is hard! For your first language, learn Python. Then consider Java or Go. Then maybe look around. Avoid… Read more ›
Large sets of structured documentation face unique technical communication challenges. This list is based on my technical writing experience at MathWorks. All opinions are my own. I’d love any insights on these challenges. Background MathWorks creates technical computing software based on… Read more ›
Summary The problem with science popularization is that science isn’t made fun. Educating oneself on science feels like work, no matter how clever the article or video in question is. No one wants to sit in from of their computer… Read more ›
World War II memoirs of my grandfather, P.S. Gill, in NWFP and Burma, comprising 4 essays: 7th Indian Division – Some Memories – NWFP-1942 7th Indian Division – Some Memories – Jungle Warfare 7th Indian Division – Some Memories –… Read more ›
Actionable life advice. Criticism/suggestions are welcome. In General To be effective, being capable isn’t enough. You must also have strong emotional drives. Because emotions are what motivate you. Only once motivated can you use your abilities to fulfill those motivations.… Read more ›