Write the Docs Podcast
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Write the Docs is a series of conferences, local meetups, and Slack groups focused on all things related to software documentation. We consider everyone who cares about communication, documentation, and their users to be a member of our community. This can be programmers, tech writers, customer support, marketers, and anyone else who wants people to have great experiences with software. This podcast is focused on topics discussed and debated within this community.
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writethedocs.org
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idratherbewriting.com
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