--- title: "Spotlighting HackMD vs Google Docs, TDDs, and more" tags: en, newsletter description: "Discover HackMD's latest updates: HackMD vs Google Docs, TDDs, and more." image: "https://hackmd.io/_uploads/Sk311DSk1e.jpg" author: Rachellynn summary: Did you miss HackMD's exciting updates over the past month? Catch up on that and more in October's Markdown Memo. date: "2024-10-10" --- Welcome back to the latest edition of the Markdown Memo. ๐Ÿ‘‹ If you've been keeping up with all things HackMD, you already know that [HackMD got a sleek new look](https://hackmd.io/blog/2024/08/27/HackMDs-bold-new-look). We're a little obsessed with it, but that's not what this newsletter is about, so we'll save you from our gushing... Anyway, on to the newsletter! -- ### ๐ŸŒŸ Visionary voices - Rust-GCC explains [what gccrs is](https://hackmd.io/@Rust-GCC/SkXTaqxaR?type=view), the goals behind it, and the benefits of using it. - Jumpei Otsuka gives guidance on [ASM implementation](https://hackmd.io/@qgVg1mraS9mAjNroAQjdmQ/r1Frh1uLC?type=view). - Michaล‚ Kucharczyk takes a closer look at [the Substrate Transaction Pool](https://hackmd.io/@_FY3-hvwQZ6cX_4n8zYUNA/SyT1QuhnA?type=view). ### ๐Ÿ–‹๏ธ From the blog #### HackMD vs Google Docs: Choosing the right tool for you HackMD and Google Docs are two popular options for remote documentation and knowledge sharing, each serving distinct needs. But while both platforms are designed to enhance real-time collaboration, they cater to different types of users and workflows. Learn how that [affects the product experience](https://hackmd.io/blog/2024/09/19/hackmd-vs-google-docs-choosing-right-tool-for-your-workflow). #### A practical guide to creating a technical design doc A technical design document is crucial for kicking off a complex project: outlining its architecture and details. Whatever you're developing, a solid design doc helps you account for all project aspects and provides a roadmap for your team. It helps ensure everyone is on the same page and reduces miscommunication. Learn how to write one [in this article](https://hackmd.io/blog/2024/10/07/guide-to-creating-technical-design-doc). ### ๐Ÿ“ฐ Industry news and trends - Open Source Pledge aims to [fund software maintainers](https://www.developer-tech.com/news/open-source-pledge-fund-software-maintainers/). - Epic wants Fortnite, Minecraft, and Roblox to become [an interoperable metaverse](https://cointelegraph.com/news/epic-fortnite-minecraft-roblox-become-interoperable-metaverse). - Where developers feel [AI coding tools are working -- and where they're missing](https://stackoverflow.blog/2024/09/23/where-developers-feel-ai-coding-tools-are-working-and-where-they-re-missing-the-mark) the mark. - Avalanche unveils [a $40M grant program](https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2024/09/26/avalanche-unveils-40m-grant-program-ahead-of-avalanche9000-upgrade) ahead of the 'Avalanche9000' upgrade. - [PostgreSQL 17 delivers a leap forward](https://www.developer-tech.com/news/postgresql-17-delivers-leap-forward-open-source-databases/) for open-source databases. - Coinbase's Base leads to becoming [the 'broadband' of web3](https://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2024/10/08/coinbases-base-leads-the-race-to-become-the-broadband-of-web3). Do you have an article or paper you'd like featured in the Markdown Memo? We'd love to hear from you! [Tag us on Twitter](https://twitter.com/hackmdio) or [share it in Discord](discord.gg/p8yT2kcQFC). Until next time... We canโ€™t wait to see what you build, The HackMD Team