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Mia de Búrca

Mia de Búrca is a software engineer from Ireland, based in Melbourne. She writes about software, AI, sustainability, and developer experience, and cares about building user-centered software and teams where people can learn and grow

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The case for humour in technical writing

Oct 21, 2026

Humour can feel risky in technical writing, but used with intention it makes documentation more engaging, memorable, and human. This post explores a spectrum of tone, from clinical to comedic, with practical guidance on when a bit of personality helps readers, and when it’s best left out.

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