Useful beats urgent.
A clear set of principles for what we publish, how we work, and what readers can expect.
Start with a worthwhile question
We select stories for their relevance to people who use or build software. A trending topic is a starting point. The article still needs to offer an explanation, a practical takeaway, or a considered perspective.
Go back to the source
We prioritize official documentation, product announcements, research, and other primary sources. We provide links so readers can check the evidence and continue reading. Where a fact cannot be verified, we leave it out or clearly describe the uncertainty.
Be clear about AI assistance
AI-assisted tools help us collect ideas, organize research, and prepare drafts. Every article requires a human editor’s approval before it becomes public. Drafts are private and excluded from the public journal.
Separate facts, analysis, and experience
Documented product capabilities are different from our assessment of their usefulness. We make that distinction in our writing. We do not invent test results, quotations, first-hand experiences, or people.
Keep the record useful
Software changes. We aim to identify material updates and correct inaccuracies when they are found. Substantive changes to published articles should explain what changed, rather than silently changing the original claim.
Make commercial relationships visible
If an article includes sponsorship, affiliate links, or another commercial relationship, that relationship should be clearly disclosed alongside the content. Advertising, if introduced, should be distinguishable from editorial work.