Re: Software Writers, ACM -WAS- Definition of Tech Writer

["Guy K. Haas" <guy -at- hiskeyboard -dot- com>]

fritillary -at- gmail -dot- com wrote:
> I have to say out of all those contributing to this topic, I agree most with Bonnie.
> 
> My experience in tech writing is this: I specialize in online help and software manuals, so when  I hear the term "technical writing",  what comes to mind - to me personally - is learning about software and writing the Whys and How-Tos for describing software functionality.  I love it, it's like a form of translation, from engineering docs to language for users to make the most of the software product. 
> 
> Who else here specializes in software documentation?  Just curious.
> 
> Is anyone here is ACM's DOCSIG group?  I'm considering joining and would like to find out about it from members.
> 
> -- Jennifer --

I was a programmer from 1966 to 1982.  Part of that time, I was involved 
in programming language standardization (BASIC and COBOL).  I've been 
writing ABOUT software ever since.

Despairing of the STC, I have opted not to renew my membership this 
year. I have rejoined ACM after a 25 year absence.  We'll see about 
DOCSIG.....  Look at the respective dues for STC and ACM.  Look at the 
respective benefits packages.

I will keep an eye on STC, and will probably even send them feedback 
about what I experience in ACM, in hopes that they will expand their 
usefulness to us in the software docuumentation game

--Guy K. Haas
   Software Exegete in Silicon Valley
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