Nabil Yusaidi
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How I Want to Write My Articles

Nabil Yusaidi

The purpose of an article, in my opinion, is to educate the reader. Articles generally provide information about a particular topic or niche, whether it’s intended for a specific audience or a broader readership. This doesn’t necessarily mean teaching readers something entirely new. It could be sharing an experience, introducing a different perspective, or challenging an existing understanding of a subject. Articles should be simple enough to understand while maintaining the terminology without dumbing anything down. This way, readers can still learn something new without losing the technical depth of the subject.

When it comes to content, I want to write about my journey in the tech space. This includes the technologies I’ve used, my thought process behind an architecture or a system design, and my perspective on what the next 5-10 years might look like in the tech space. I want to document not only what I’ve learned but also the experiences, challenges and decisions that have shaped my understanding.

One thing I value most when writing is having a clear structure:

  1. Introduction: Where I introduce the topic and provide readers with an overview of what the article will discuss.
  2. Main Discussion: Where I explore the topic, explain relevant concepts, and share my thought process. Example topics I’d cover would be the recent cyberattacks, how roles might diminish or emerge in the next few years, or maybe how AI is damaging our brains.
  3. Research and Evidence: Where I gather references to support or challenge my claims and thought process. Research should not simply agree with my existing opinions. I also want to explore opposing perspectives and evidence that might challenge my assumptions.
  4. Conclusion: Where I will summarise my points and maybe give questions for readers to think on different perspectives.

One of the reasons I want to write is to let the readers follow my thought process. I want readers to be able to understand how I arrive at certain conclusions and form their own opinions along the way. Similarly, when teaching, you want learners to visualise what you’re explaining, to follow the structure and understand the topic through a step-by-step process.

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