Series vs. single: which type of technical article do you prefer?

Lucy Linder - Feb 6 '23 - - Dev Community

Hey there fellow developers!
Today, I would like to request your input on a topic that's been on my mind for a while:

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**When it comes to technical writing, what do you prefer: a series of smaller articles or a single long one?**
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I have been thinking of writing about Kotlin functions for a while. I would like to cover the basics, then explain first-class citizenship (lambdas and higher order functions), and finally show one of my favourite concepts: extension functions. But I can't decide between writing one long article or splitting it up into a series of three small ones.

Some people might prefer the convenience of having all the information in one place, and it would make it easier to grasp the links between the concepts. On the other hand, others might like the ability to digest the information in smaller chunks - and long articles may be daring: I may lose my readers mid-point.

So, I would request your input:

  1. πŸ‘‰ as readers, what do you prefer? Would you be interested enough to wait on a follow-up in case of a Series?
  2. πŸ‘‰ as a writer, what was your experience? Did you witness more or fewer interactions with Series? What would you choose?

I would be very interested in your point of view. Let's start a discussion in the comments and see where it takes us 😊. Your input will definitely help shape the direction of future technical writing.

πŸ™ Thanks for taking the time to read this, and I can't wait to hear your thoughts!

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