--- title: "Discussion on \"The Importance of Blogging as a Developer\" | Hashnode" description: "Discussion on \"The Importance of Blogging as a Developer\". Aside from being able to educate others, blogging is also a really great way to reinforce knowledge, build your brand, earn money, amongst other things.\nMost developers shy away from blogging because they think they are not smart enough or they don't..." url: "https://hashnode.com/posts/why-is-it-important-to-blog-as-a-developer/5feb3422e3e82a57da8f75c3" --- [Feed](https://hashnode.com/feed) / Discussion # [The Importance of Blogging as a Developer](https://edidiongasikpo.com/why-is-it-important-to-blog-as-a-developer?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Aside from being able to educate others, blogging is also a really great way to reinforce knowledge, build your brand, earn money, amongst other things. Most developers shy away from blogging because they think they are not smart enough or they don't... Dec 29, 2020 · 4 min read · edidiongasikpo.com Updated May 2, 2021 Read the article - [#blogging](https://hashnode.com/tag/blogging) - [#developer](https://hashnode.com/tag/developer) - [#general-advice](https://hashnode.com/tag/general-advice) ## Written by [Edidiong Asikpo (Didi)](https://hashnode.com/@didicodes) @didicodes · Lagos, Nigeria [View profile](https://hashnode.com/@didicodes) Senior Developer Advocate at Ambassador Labs Edidiong Asikpo is a Senior Developer Advocate based in Lagos, Nigeria. She is passionate about sharing her Kubernetes and web development knowledge through technical articles, videos, talks, and social media. ## Responses 12 Markdown supported · ⌘↵ to post [Kaustubh Verma](https://hashnode.com/@vermakaustubh28) [Jun 19, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/why-is-it-important-to-blog-as-a-developer/5feb3422e3e82a57da8f75c3/comment/60ce07f5c6377540dd238421) The reasons you mentioned...are making me start blogging. Thank you!! [Okosun Mary](https://hashnode.com/@marynoir) [Feb 8, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/why-is-it-important-to-blog-as-a-developer/5feb3422e3e82a57da8f75c3/comment/6021005f636acc2a3823110a) This was exactly what I needed. Thanks for the inspiration. I am challenged to write my first technical article this week. 💪💪💪 [Edidiong Asikpo (Didi)](https://hashnode.com/@didicodes) [Feb 8, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/why-is-it-important-to-blog-as-a-developer/5feb3422e3e82a57da8f75c3/comment/6021005f636acc2a3823110a#reply-60214d3f7d860b3782e8dc69) I am glad this article gave you the motivation you needed to start blogging. I am looking forward to reading your first article. [Okosun Mary](https://hashnode.com/@marynoir) [Efana](https://hashnode.com/@Efana) [Jan 19, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/why-is-it-important-to-blog-as-a-developer/5feb3422e3e82a57da8f75c3/comment/6006e927094f2b30301dd996) Inspiring...learnt a lot from this [Edidiong Asikpo (Didi)](https://hashnode.com/@didicodes) [Jan 21, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/why-is-it-important-to-blog-as-a-developer/5feb3422e3e82a57da8f75c3/comment/6006e927094f2b30301dd996#reply-600a00dadbcb8f0b7f878f68) That is so good to know. I am glad it helped. [Shahid Ameen](https://hashnode.com/@shahidameen) [Jan 8, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/why-is-it-important-to-blog-as-a-developer/5feb3422e3e82a57da8f75c3/comment/5ff80ddfa538d00135153280) Couldn't agree more [Edidiong Asikpo (Didi)](https://hashnode.com/@didicodes) [Jan 21, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/why-is-it-important-to-blog-as-a-developer/5feb3422e3e82a57da8f75c3/comment/5ff80ddfa538d00135153280#reply-600a00c5dbcb8f0b7f878f61) Glad you found this useful [Shahid Ameen](https://hashnode.com/@shahidameen) [Siddharth Rout](https://hashnode.com/@routsiddharth0298) [Jan 5, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/why-is-it-important-to-blog-as-a-developer/5feb3422e3e82a57da8f75c3/comment/5ff3f002e8e57e1374e684a3) If you want to learn a language, the best way to learn is by blogging about topics that you like in that subject! [Edidiong Asikpo (Didi)](https://hashnode.com/@didicodes) [Jan 7, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/why-is-it-important-to-blog-as-a-developer/5feb3422e3e82a57da8f75c3/comment/5ff3f002e8e57e1374e684a3#reply-5ff79c16aa5c467fe1556ccb) Exactly, [Siddharth Rout](https://hashnode.com/@sidr2911). [Bello](https://hashnode.com/@techstack) [Jan 2, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/why-is-it-important-to-blog-as-a-developer/5feb3422e3e82a57da8f75c3/comment/5ff10380786e5b71c88af45d) I totally agree with you... Blogging unlocks so many potentials in a month than you ever have in a lifetime... [Edidiong Asikpo (Didi)](https://hashnode.com/@didicodes) [Jan 7, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/why-is-it-important-to-blog-as-a-developer/5feb3422e3e82a57da8f75c3/comment/5ff10380786e5b71c88af45d#reply-5ff79c36aa5c467fe1556ccf) I know right. Blogging is super powerful and quite beneficial. [Akshat Bauskar](https://hashnode.com/@Akshatbauskar) [Jan 1, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/why-is-it-important-to-blog-as-a-developer/5feb3422e3e82a57da8f75c3/comment/5fee9eceb2cf2458fe3275a7) Great article!!! Thank you [Edidiong Asikpo (Didi)](https://hashnode.com/@didicodes) [Jan 7, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/why-is-it-important-to-blog-as-a-developer/5feb3422e3e82a57da8f75c3/comment/5fee9eceb2cf2458fe3275a7#reply-5ff79c4baa5c467fe1556cd3) I am really glad you found it useful, [Akshat Bauskar](https://hashnode.com/@Akshatbauskar). [Okere chinedu Victor](https://hashnode.com/@Chinedu1) [Dec 29, 2020](https://hashnode.com/posts/why-is-it-important-to-blog-as-a-developer/5feb3422e3e82a57da8f75c3/comment/5feb8850017ebb59232da102) Great article edidiong. I love it! This piece is worth sharing! [Edidiong Asikpo (Didi)](https://hashnode.com/@didicodes) [Jan 7, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/why-is-it-important-to-blog-as-a-developer/5feb3422e3e82a57da8f75c3/comment/5feb8850017ebb59232da102#reply-5ff79c6eaa5c467fe1556cd7) Oh yes, please do share it across your network. I am glad you found this article useful. [Quyum Kehinde](https://hashnode.com/@Quyum) [Dec 29, 2020](https://hashnode.com/posts/why-is-it-important-to-blog-as-a-developer/5feb3422e3e82a57da8f75c3/comment/5feb69a0017ebb59232d9ef8) Amazing! And truths be told, I don't even know how I managed to read from beginning to end. Probably because it's a subject I'm interested in, and your style of writing is as well amazing. [Edidiong Asikpo (Didi)](https://hashnode.com/@didicodes) [Jan 7, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/why-is-it-important-to-blog-as-a-developer/5feb3422e3e82a57da8f75c3/comment/5feb69a0017ebb59232d9ef8#reply-5ff79ca4a538d00135152d17) Haha, I am glad you stuck with me to the end of the article, [Quyum Kehinde](https://hashnode.com/@Quyum). Thank you for your kind words, it means a lot to me. [Akpobome Oke Kelvin](https://hashnode.com/@Odogwu1) [Dec 29, 2020](https://hashnode.com/posts/why-is-it-important-to-blog-as-a-developer/5feb3422e3e82a57da8f75c3/comment/5feb61feb2cf2458fe323476) Thank you [Edidiong Asikpo (Didi)](https://hashnode.com/@didicodes) [Jan 7, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/why-is-it-important-to-blog-as-a-developer/5feb3422e3e82a57da8f75c3/comment/5feb61feb2cf2458fe323476#reply-5ff79cc2a538d00135152d1e) You are welcome, [Akpobome Oke Kelvin](https://hashnode.com/@KelvinAkpobome). Glad this article was beneficial to you. [Chris Bongers](https://hashnode.com/@dailydevtips) [Dec 29, 2020](https://hashnode.com/posts/why-is-it-important-to-blog-as-a-developer/5feb3422e3e82a57da8f75c3/comment/5feb4d14b2cf2458fe3233db) Great article Edidiong, love it! [Edidiong Asikpo (Didi)](https://hashnode.com/@didicodes) [Jan 7, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/why-is-it-important-to-blog-as-a-developer/5feb3422e3e82a57da8f75c3/comment/5feb4d14b2cf2458fe3233db#reply-5ff79cd9a538d00135152d22) Yay! Thank you, Chris. [Maxi Contieri](https://hashnode.com/@mcsee) [Dec 29, 2020](https://hashnode.com/posts/why-is-it-important-to-blog-as-a-developer/5feb3422e3e82a57da8f75c3/comment/5feb430f017ebb59232d9cc4) > If you want to master something, teach it. _Richard Feynman_ [Edidiong Asikpo (Didi)](https://hashnode.com/@didicodes) [Jan 7, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/why-is-it-important-to-blog-as-a-developer/5feb3422e3e82a57da8f75c3/comment/5feb430f017ebb59232d9cc4#reply-5ff79b11a538d00135152cf7) I literally live by this quote. Love it!