David Shevitz @aikithoughts

Documentation manager @Stripe. Thoughts and opinions expressed are my own, because who else would claim them? (he/him) Everett, WA Joined March 2009

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David Shevitz @aikithoughts

2 years ago

#soundersmatchday

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David Shevitz @aikithoughts

3 years ago

Well, I have hardly any followers. But recent news has made me decide off off this platform. Folks who want to find me know where to find me! So long, space cowboy…

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David Shevitz @aikithoughts

3 years ago

I always love seeing my discipline talked about like this.

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David Shevitz @aikithoughts

3 years ago

In other news, got to go apple picking.

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So I became a manager to grow my skills. To learn new things. And boy am I! What I’m learning now: my IC skills don’t necessarily translate to my new role. That’s ok. It’s long past time I empty my cup. I just hope I fill it with the right things.

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David Shevitz @aikithoughts

3 years ago

Great work from the Stripe Docs team! :D

Leah Tucker @tuck_dx

3 years ago

Great work from the Stripe Docs team! :D

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Major League Soccer @MLS

3 years ago

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David Shevitz @aikithoughts

3 years ago

Fascinated that my @ouraring detected that I was under the weather. Annoyed that I tested positive for Covid. 🙃

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David Shevitz @aikithoughts

3 years ago

Let’s go Sounders! #soundersmatchday

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David Shevitz @aikithoughts

3 years ago

Hey @AlaskaAir My wife and son have been waiting for 45 minutes for their bags and no sign of anyone’s bags get! What do they need to do for you to honor your guarantee?

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David Shevitz @aikithoughts

3 years ago

Every time I hear my brother play, I am astounded. I simply must share his latest work. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do: open.spotify.com/album/3U5XQo21…

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David Shevitz @aikithoughts

3 years ago

You have a list of 2 items. You want to introduce that list by saying: "This list contains two items:" Don't. Instead, say: "This list contains the following items:" Sincerely, A writer who adds a 3rd item and forgets to update the introductory sentence. You're welcome.

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David Shevitz @aikithoughts

3 years ago

If you view technical documentation as a chore, or just another item to check off before launch… Hire a technical writer and listen to them. You, your development processes, and your users will be better for it!

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David Shevitz @aikithoughts

3 years ago

Take a moment and read what you’ve written out loud. If you have to take a breath before finishing a sentence, that sentence is too long.

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David Shevitz @aikithoughts

3 years ago

Passive voice: “The ball was thrown by Jill.” Active voice: “Jill threw the ball.” In technical writing, use active voice as often as you can. When do you not use it? For me, when the actor is unknown or hard to explain: “When foo happens, an error is thrown.”