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Re:Show HN: I made an app to help programmers improve their ... by zandomatter on Monday February 17, 2014 @07:13PM (#7255429)
It's cool to see how a piece changed over time, but I don't quite understand how that helps improve writing. Perhaps it would help identify common mistakes, but the app is pretty much passive in terms of suggestions.
Re:Show HN: I made an app to help programmers improve their ... by hawkharris on Monday February 17, 2014 @07:18PM (#7255444)
Thanks for your feedback. I find it helpful to revisit how word choice, paragraphs, etc., changed over time, but I agree that more direct suggestions would be useful. I'll brainstorm ways to include tips.