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# [Write Down Your Process, Your Memory Can Fail You](https://abimbolan.hashnode.dev/write-down-your-process-your-memory-can-fail-you?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

"A good documentation trail and good content will help you down the road with unexpected liability" - David Lewis During our onboarding, there was a Git task we were given. I did the task excellently and I went on to do its advanced level task. The ...

Sep 1, 2022 · 4 min read · abimbolan.hashnode.dev  
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## Written by

[Abim Nwachi](https://hashnode.com/@Abimbolan)

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Aspiring Software Engineer from a zero tech background. Documenting my journey to tech.

I am an Aspiring Software Engineer. I am transitioning to a career in tech and on the learning path to Full Stack Software Engineering. Prior to switching careers, I was a Certified Marriage Coach from being a Customer Relations Professional. I started this blog to document my journey, network and integrate into the tech community.

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[Benjamin Semah](https://hashnode.com/@benjaminSemah)

[Sep 1, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/write-down-your-process-your-memory-can-fail-you/6311370275af73ad1f065e02/comment/63113b3375af73ad1f065e66)

Good documentation is never a waste of time. Your teammates plus your future self would always be grateful for it. Thanks for the reminder.

[Abim Nwachi](https://hashnode.com/@Abimbolan)

[Sep 2, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/write-down-your-process-your-memory-can-fail-you/6311370275af73ad1f065e02/comment/63113b3375af73ad1f065e66#reply-63117f5556df9e8e5025e30d)

You're so right Benjamin, you might not be the only one who'll benefit from documenting your process, other people can too.