What is the What-Why-How framework?

It is a presentation structure that allocates 10% of time to the Hook (What), 30% to Context (Why), 50% to the Solution (How), and 10% to the Call to Action.

How does this skill help with live demos?

It provides a comprehensive checklist for preparation, execution, and specific 'get out of jail' plans for when technical issues occur during a live session.

Can I use this for internal architecture reviews?

Yes, it includes a specific template designed to help you present RFCs, focusing on decisions, trade-offs, and addressing stakeholder questions.

Does it provide advice for slide design?

Yes, it outlines essential rules such as one idea per slide, 5-7 words per bullet, and minimum font sizes to ensure readability for developer audiences.

Technical Presentations

Name: Technical Presentations
Author: melodic-software

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Learning & Documentation

Structures and optimizes technical talks, architecture reviews, and live coding demonstrations for developer audiences.

The Technical Presentations skill provides a comprehensive framework for developers to create high-impact communication materials, ranging from conference talks to internal architecture reviews. It utilizes the 'What-Why-How' structure to ensure technical content is engaging and persuasive, while offering specific guidance on slide design, live demo risk management, and handling difficult Q&A sessions. Whether you are pitching a new technology to stakeholders or leading a knowledge-sharing brown bag, this skill helps translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable narratives.

Key Features

01Proven What-Why-How structure for narrative flow

02Specific templates for RFCs, Demos, and Decision Pitches

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04Slide design principles tailored for technical content

05Tactical frameworks for managing audience Q&A

06Live demo preparation and failure recovery protocols

Use Cases

01Structuring a technical RFC or architecture proposal for team buy-in

02Planning and rehearsing a live coding demonstration for a conference or meetup

03Creating concise and effective slide decks for internal knowledge-sharing sessions

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add melodic-software/claude-code-plugins technical-presentations

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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