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There's three kinds of article you can write:

1, things you know about

2, things you don't know about (this article as an example)

3, things you don't know you don't know about (hackernoon and medium are full of this kind of c*ap, people creaming their pants over switching their computer on for the first time)

There's absolutely zero value in the last two, they add so much noise and worse they make the author look like a complete idiot, even if they're not. I genuinely don't understand why people are so insistent on broadcasting their ignorance/stupidity though?

The only article of worth is the first kind, writing about your subject area, that adds value and is how people learn.

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It's interesting and notable because of who wrote it. The author created one of the most-used programming frameworks, yet there are a lot of things he doesn't know. This type of article can actually be super helpful for people with impostor syndrome, as it shows that you don't need to be an expert in everything to create work that millions of people use and love.

> The author created one of the most-used programming frameworks, yet there are a lot of things he doesn't know.

There are far more accomplished people in the world who know far less about far more topics. This case doesn't seem particularly extraordinary.

Why does it have to be the most extraordinary thing? The article was really surprising to me, and it made me feel less bad about my own gaps.

If these people write an article like this we would be discussing it as well :)

There is more to writing than just the content. The history and the background of the author plays a significant role. Let me give some reasons WRT this article:

1. In this article, the author says that he does not know streams. Now, when he learns it well, he can write about "How he learned about streams", and a beginner would empathize more with this article rather than some expert ranting about it in their blog. 2. It is inspiring for the readers. It sends a message: "If you master one skill and master it well, you can still add a lot of value to the world. Knowing everything in the field is not really important". 3. Many people write not just for others, but also for themselves. Making your insecurities public is a good way to acknowledge and face them.

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