I'm a solo dev working on an AI code generation tool. Two of my recent blog posts hit the HN front page, generating great technical discussions and helping me refine my thinking.

What I've learned: technical depth + personal experience resonates, controversial takes spark meaningful debates, and honest writing about failures draws thoughtful responses.

For those who write technical content: How do you balance technical depth with accessibility? What separates consistent writers from one-hit wonders? How do you choose topics worth deep exploration vs trending discussions?

Curious to hear from both writers and readers—what makes you return to a technical blog? What makes you close the tab?