How to Contribute to Data Engineering Indonesia Publication

Ayyoub Maulana
Data Engineering Indonesia
3 min readJun 21, 2023
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What’s Data Engineering Indonesia

Introducing Data Engineering Indonesia (DEI), an online publication on Medium dedicated to the world of Data Engineering. DEI is a community-driven platform where individuals from various backgrounds, including career switchers, aspiring Data Engineers, professionals in the field, and experienced data leaders, come together to share and learn about all things related to Data Engineering.

We invite anyone with an interest in Data Engineering to join us in expanding their knowledge and contributing valuable insights to our publication. Whether you have stories about :

  • Career transitions, struggles faced as a Data Engineer
  • Tips and tricks for facing interviews or obtaining certifications
  • End-to-end projects or mini projects showcasing your problem-solving skills using Data Engineering methods
  • Discussions about tech stacks, their pros, and cons, new features
  • Even communication skills within the realm of Data Engineering — are welcome.
  • Furthermore, we explore topics such as engineering techniques, including the utilization of bash scripting and CI/CD methods to support Data Engineering challenges
  • As well as aspects like Data Quality, Data Governance, and building robust data infrastructure
  • Our coverage is not limited to these examples, as we embrace diverse narratives related to Data Engineering.

How to be a writer

  1. If you aspire to be a writer for DEI, simply fill out this application form and become a part of our esteemed group of contributors
  2. Once added as a writer, you can start crafting your stories, ensuring to associate the DEI publication with your work upon completion. Check this link to know how to add a publication.
  3. The articles will be sent as drafts for review by our dedicated team of editors, a process that typically takes a couple of days.
  4. Relax while we handle the review and publication process for you.

Submission rules

To maintain high-quality content, we kindly request that you adhere to the following submission rules:

  1. Follow Medium’s Quality Standards to ensure the publication maintains its reputation for featuring original and high-quality blog posts.
  2. All content must be original, avoiding the reposting of other writer's work. You can use AI to get an idea of what you want to write in your stories but don’t fully rely on AI-generated content.
  3. Avoid creating content primarily for marketing or advertising purposes.
  4. Our editors may make minor edits to your content to correct grammar mistakes and improve formatting.
  5. You can use Indonesian or English

After your blog post is published, you still have the flexibility to edit your content or remove it from the DEI publication at any time. However, we reserve the right to remove any content that violates our policies.

Content promotion

We understand the importance of content promotion, and once your article is published on DEI, we will give it a boost through the following channels:

  1. LinkedIn posts on the Data Engineering Indonesia page.
  2. Sharing it in the DEI Telegram Bahan Bacaan channel. If you haven’t joined our Telegram group yet, you can fill out this form to be included.
  3. Medium distribution, to understand how it works kindly read this article.
  4. DEI Publication Followers

For those interested in building their personal brand, we recommend the following steps:

  1. Personally post your article on your LinkedIn account or create a short summary on your blog or related platforms.
  2. Include relevant tags such as #dataengineering, #data, or tags related to the article’s topic.
  3. Tag Data Engineering Indonesia to ensure we are notified of your post.

Tips for writers

As writers, we understand that the writing process can be challenging. To make your life easier, we recommend utilizing tools like :

  1. Grammarly for proofreading
  2. Additionally, when using images, please remember to mention the source, and for best practices, consider platforms like Unsplash
  3. Adding a catchy summary to your subtitle can also enhance reader engagement.
  4. Our audience tends to engage with articles covering topics such as data engineering, data science, data, and technology
  5. Finally, take a moment to set up your Medium profile, using a professional photo and bio, and include a link to your LinkedIn profile for added visibility.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please leave a comment to let us know. We are here to support you on your Data Engineering journey!

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