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The AI revolution in Product documentation: What to expect
Way back in the early 2010s, I remember explaining my concept of a perfect Help site as a collection of documents in a bucket with no...
Vinay Payyapilly
Jul 28, 20242 min read


Writing in the age of AI: Why basic skills still matter
Technological tools enhance but don't replace fundamental writing skills, emphasizing the need for skilled writers despite advancements.
Vinay Payyapilly
Jul 22, 20242 min read


The Case for BYOD: How it can revolutionize your workplace
Exploring how Bring-Your-Own-Device (BYOD) policies can enhance productivity and address hardware inequality in IT companies.
Vinay Payyapilly
Jul 15, 20243 min read


In the wake of silence
The car stood at the side of the road, idling; like a hunter waiting for its prey to show itself.
Vinay Payyapilly
Jul 12, 20243 min read


Flipping Coins and Missing Trains: Understanding Life’s Randomness
This article emphasizes balancing control and accepting life's randomness.
Vinay Payyapilly
Jul 10, 20242 min read


Inside the Writer's Job Market: Tips and Tales from a Hiring Manager
The article emphasizes the importance of meticulous preparation and attention to detail in the job application process for writers.
Vinay Payyapilly
Jul 1, 20244 min read


To WfH or Not to WfH: Challenges and Solutions for Modern Workplaces
Discover the challenges and solutions for making remote work and work-from-home a success in our rapidly evolving work landscape.
Vinay Payyapilly
Jun 24, 20243 min read


Navigating the AI revolution: What’s next for product documenters
Exploring how GAI is set to revolutionize the role of product documenters, transform the landscape of documentation and user guides.
Vinay Payyapilly
Jun 17, 20244 min read


Why helping others grow is the secret to your success
Discover how letting go and empowering others can unlock new opportunities for personal and professional growth."
Vinay Payyapilly
Jun 10, 20242 min read


Support conversations informing documentation approaches
As product documenters, it is our remit to solve customer queries without making them reach out to the support team. But figuring out...
Vinay Payyapilly
Jun 3, 20242 min read


Beyond procedures: Modernizing technical writing for user efficiency
Much of the documentation we churn out today is mostly aimed at procedures and troubleshooting
Vinay Payyapilly
May 27, 20243 min read


From dissent to commitment: The key to effective team leadership
Getting a team of disparate individuals behind an idea is hard especially when you are trying to run the team in a democratic manner.
Vinay Payyapilly
May 20, 20242 min read


The New Frontier of AI-Enhanced Documentation
The technical writing or product documentation team must step in to add information about impacts, considerations, and gotchas.
Vinay Payyapilly
May 13, 20242 min read


The importance of documentation: The real reason products needs it
The prominence of documentation is inversely proportional to the usability of the product.
Vinay Payyapilly
May 6, 20242 min read


Beyond Screenshots: Why They Fall Short in Product Guides
Screenshots in software product documentation have always been a contentious issue – you either like them or you hate them.
Vinay Payyapilly
Apr 29, 20243 min read


The Writer's Ally: How Generative AI is Transforming Creative Expression
Writing, like any other skill, improves the more you do it. In his book Outliers, Malcolm Gladwell explores the importance of doing...
Vinay Payyapilly
Apr 22, 20243 min read


From Passion to Profession: The Journey from Aspiring to Professional Writer
Published authors, movie actors, sportspersons are professionals and perform on cue. So do accountants, HR executives, product managers, etc
Vinay Payyapilly
Apr 15, 20243 min read


Why Haven't We Solved This Yet? Exploring the Entrepreneur's Quest
If you are anything like me, you must encounter numerous situations where you ask yourself, “Why hasn’t anybody solved this problem?”
Vinay Payyapilly
Apr 8, 20242 min read


From Sour Grapes to Smart Choices: Rethinking Stubborn Persistence
The fox saw a bunch of inviting grapes hanging high up on a vine. It was too high to reach. After a few attempts, he gave up and consoled...
Vinay Payyapilly
Mar 18, 20242 min read


The evolutionary journey of product documentation
Action is a default human behavior. When faced with a problem, our instinct is to get going on the solution.
Vinay Payyapilly
Mar 11, 20242 min read
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