Why I Stopped Worrying About What Other Devs Think (And Started Blogging)

By Ashim Rai

Starting a tech blog is exciting—but also terrifying. What if my code examples are wrong? What if experienced developers think my explanations are too basic? What if I sound like a total noob?

These thoughts kept me from hitting the "Publish" button for way too long. But today, I’m pushing through that fear. Because if I wait until I know everything, I’ll never start.

Why Do We Fear Judgment in Tech?

Tech can feel intimidating. There’s always someone who knows more, writes cleaner code, or explains concepts better. The fear of being judged comes from:

• Imposter Syndrome – "Who am I to write about this?"

• Fear of Mistakes – "What if my tutorial has a bug?"

• Comparison Trap – "Other blogs are so much better, why bother?"

But here’s the thing—every developer started somewhere. Even the senior engineers you admire once Googled "how to center a div."

What Helped Me Start Anyway

1. You Don’t Need to Be an Expert – Writing helps you learn. Explaining concepts (even simple ones) solidifies your knowledge.

2. Mistakes Are Fixable – If someone points out an error, you’ll learn and update the post. That’s growth!

3. Your Perspective Matters – Maybe your explanation clicks with another beginner in a way a "pro" blog doesn’t.

Just Start—Imperfectly

If you’re hesitating (like I was), try this:

• Write a short post about something you just learned.

• Share a struggle you faced and how you fixed it.

• Publish a "work in progress" and improve it over time.

This is my first post. It might not be flawless, but it’s a start. And in tech, starting > perfection.

Have you ever held back from sharing your work because of fear? Let’s chat in the comments!