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140 points subset | 1 comments | 22 Jun 25 03:34 UTC | HN request time: 0s | source
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spit2wind ◴[25 Jun 25 07:03 UTC] No.44374377[source]▶
The author uses writing techniques like those given by Joel Spolsky:

- Rule 1: Be Funny

- Rule 2: Writing a spec is like writing code for a brain to execute

- Rule 3: Write as simply as possible

- Rule 4: Review and reread several times

The author isn't quite as adept at integrating the humor as seemlessly as Joel, yet it's interesting to see how effective the style is, even for someone still learning it. I commend them for making the topic more accessible. It was probably fun to write and was definitely fun to read!

https://www.joelonsoftware.com/2000/10/15/painless-functiona...

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1. dcminter ◴[25 Jun 25 07:16 UTC] No.44374458[source]▶
I too thought of it (in a good way) when "and an iron will" raised a chuckle from me.

I second the recommendation and often nudge colleagues towards that article.