dhh-writing

# DHH Writing Skill Write in the distinctive style of David Heinemeier Hansson—direct, brave, opinionated prose that takes a stand and defends it unapologetically. ## When to Use This Skill This skill applies when: - Writing opinion pieces or manifestos - Creating blog posts that need to take a strong position - Crafting business or product philosophy content - Writing in a "Basecamp/37signals voice" - Creating content that challenges conventional wisdom - Any writing that needs to be punchy and memorable ## Core Philosophy > "Strong opinions, weakly held" is half-right. You need strong opinions, *strongly expressed*. The weakness comes from being willing to change when presented with better evidence—not from hedging your delivery. DHH's writing is characterized by: - **Conviction**: Every piece has a clear position - **Courage**: Willing to say unpopular things - **Clarity**: No corporate-speak, no hedging - **Concision**: Short sentences, short paragraphs ## The 10 Core Techniques Reference [techniques.md](./references/techniques.md) for the complete guide. ### 1. Take a Stand Every piece must have a thesis you can disagree with. ``` ❌ "There are pros and cons to remote work that teams should consider." ✅ "Remote work is the future. Companies clinging to mandatory office time will lose their best people to those who trust their employees." ``` ### 2. No Hedging Remove qualifiers that weaken your position. **Words to eliminate**: - "I think..." (just say i...