Recently, I came across the concept of Digital Gardens on HN through Joel Hooks’ thought-provoking blog post titled “My blog is a digital garden, not a blog.”. It piqued my interest and introduced me to this fascinating idea.
On my website, you’ll find a diverse range of content. It serves as a collection of tutorials, offers free books, and represents the platform where I curate ideas every single day. Think of it as a garden in the digital realm, which, like its real-world counterpart, requires constant care and attention to thrive.
While I refer to my site as a blog, the term only alludes to the reverse chronological order of posts on the homepage. In reality, it’s more akin to my personal publishing platform, but that name lacks the appeal of “Digital Garden.”
Unlike traditional blogs, my site doesn’t have a comments section. I intentionally avoid any unnecessary hurdles in the publishing process, such as moderating and participating in discussions related to my posts. Instead, I focus on creating frictionless content and publishing it without delays.
My posts aren’t peer-reviewed, and they often take the form of brief reflections or work-in-progress thoughts. I’m not bound by the norm of writing lengthy articles, disregarding the minimum word count requirements set by others in my niche. I simply write what I want, when I want.
You won’t find me conducting tedious keyword research to identify the most popular topics. Instead, I write about subjects that genuinely interest me. My approach is driven by a desire to share my experiences, provide instructions on bug-solving or implementing specific features, and document the lessons I’ve learned.
While I do have a homepage showcasing my latest posts in reverse chronological order, I question its utility. After all, we have RSS readers that serve this purpose efficiently. Though featuring perhaps 7 or 10 recent posts can be appealing, having 300 seems excessive.
As for what to call my website, “website” seems too generic, and “publication” even more so. Additionally, I recognize that I’m not at the scale of platforms like Wired or freeCodeCamp; it’s just me sharing my thoughts and interests.
Welcome to my Digital Garden—a place where my passions take root, where I openly discuss what captivates me, and where personal growth is nurtured.