Why I Started a Blog

16 Jun 2025

Like so many before me, I’ve succumbed to the urge to start a personal blog. Many may roll their eyes at this, perhaps mumbling something about ‘there being enough blogs already’, or ‘most blogs don’t get much readership’, or maybe ‘aren’t you just shouting into the void?’

And of course, they may be right. It’s unlikely for a blog to gain much traction, and it’s easy to get lost in the endless sea of content on the internet today. Besides, isn’t a blog a little outdated in a world of Instagram Reels and TikToks?

While all of this may be true, I believe there are more fundamental benefits to blogging. I see it more as a form of self-development. I’m not here to drive traffic, create social media content, or cultivate an email list—nor to pursue any of the traditional reasons for blogging. Rather, I want to hold myself accountable. I want to learn more, better understand my knowledge and passions, and cement my thoughts through writing.

For these reasons, I intend to commit myself to blogging on a semi-regular basis. I aim to write about topics that span my professional interests in software development, as well as subjects tied to my personal passions and hobbies. I hope to write interesting and insightful material—but regardless, my main goal is to learn and have fun along the way.