Hacker News new | ask | show | jobs
by kibbleble 1717 days ago
The article makes good points about how stories are the best way to hold people's attention. The beginning advice about not explaining the history is a little unclear. I think it would be better to say "stick to a central topic and don't go off on tangents, unless you are going to relate them back to the central topic." What if I am interested in the history of the washing machine or the chemistry of detergent? There isn't just one type of explanation. What's the difference between tutorial instructions and conceptual coverage?