A crucial yet overlooked part of software development is technical content writing. However, there are very few companies that hire tech writers, and there are hardly any people in the tech fraternity who understand the nuances of tech writing.

Somewhere down the line, when the company size grows, when product documentation is non-existent, and when users need documentation for internal and external products alike, all hell breaks loose.

The first part of my presentation will hence:
- clarify that tech writing is much more than "just writing",
- explain that tech writing is similar to product development and follows the same principles,
- explain where it falls in the software development life cycle
- and explain that tech writers do know how to code too.

Additionally, not all companies have the bandwidth to hire technical writers, and honestly speaking, most developers write crappy docs. In the second part of my presentation, I'll share how some handy, real-life tips and tricks on creating effective content so that developers can finally say "Yes, I can write".