Writing blog posts about my projects feels risky.
What if I'm wrong? What if someone criticizes my approach?
But that's exactly why I do it.
Public Documentation Is a Forcing Function
When you document privately, you can be vague:
- "The script processes files and outputs data."
When you document publicly, you have to be clear:
- "The script reads PDFs from the
input/folder, extracts invoice data using Google Cloud Document AI, and writes the results to Excel with confidence scores highlighted in yellow."
Clarity for others forces clarity for yourself.
It Holds Me Accountable
If I say "I built logging into my tool," and then publish a post about it, I have to follow through.
Public documentation creates commitment.
It Helps Others (and Future Me)
The most rewarding part of blogging is when someone says: "Your post saved me 3 hours."
But just as often, I'm the person reading my own post 6 months later, trying to remember how I solved a problem.
Public docs benefit everyone, including you.
It's a Portfolio
Resumes say "I have 5 years of experience."
Blog posts prove it.
When I interview for roles, I can point to real projects with real explanations.
The
Vulnerability Is Worth It
Yes, people will find flaws. Yes, someone will comment "You should've used X instead."
But the feedback makes you better.
And the act of explaining forces you to think deeper.
Conclusion
Document your work publicly. Even if it feels uncomfortable.
The benefits:
- Forces clarity
- Creates accountability
- Helps others
- Builds your portfolio
- Invites feedback
The vulnerability is the point.
