Editorial Standards
This page describes how TechLife creates, reviews, and publishes content. We publish it because we believe readers deserve to understand the process behind what they read.
Our editorial mission
TechLife exists to explain technology at depth. We write for engineers, builders, and curious readers who want to understand what something means — not just that it happened. Our standard for any article: does this teach the reader something they couldn’t get from a quick search?
Research and sourcing
Primary sources first. We trace claims to original documentation: official release notes, academic papers, vendor datasheets, mailing list archives, and firsthand testing. Secondary sources (news articles, blog posts) are used as pointers to primary sources, not as evidence themselves.
Citations and links. Factual claims in our articles link to the source that supports them. We prefer linking to the permanent, canonical version of a document (e.g., a PEP, an RFC, an official changelog) rather than a summary.
Code examples. All code in our articles is tested against the version described. We note the language version and any dependency versions where relevant.
Product specifications. Hardware specifications, pricing, and availability data come from official manufacturer documentation or hands-on testing. We note the date prices were verified, since pricing changes.
Speculation. When we write about unannounced products, leaked information, or analyst forecasts, the article is tagged with a visible Speculation notice. We separate what is confirmed from what is inferred.
Accuracy and corrections
Fact-checking. Before publication, at least one editor reviews an article’s primary claims against their sources.
Corrections. If we publish a factual error, we correct it as soon as we are aware. Corrections are noted at the top of the corrected article with a brief description of what changed and when. We do not silently edit articles in ways that change their meaning.
Reader corrections. If you spot an error, email admin@techlife.blog with the subject “Correction” and a description of the issue. We take reader feedback seriously and respond to every correction request.
Updates and freshness
Technology moves fast. We update articles when the information they contain becomes significantly outdated — for example, when a software version changes major behavior, or when a product we reviewed is discontinued.
Updated articles include a Last updated date alongside the original publication date. We describe what changed in an update note at the top or bottom of the article.
AI content disclosure
TechLife uses AI writing tools as part of our editorial workflow. We disclose how:
What AI is used for:
- Accelerating initial research synthesis across many sources
- Generating first drafts that are then substantially revised by a human editor
- Producing and checking code examples
- Improving clarity and readability during editing
What AI is not used for:
- Publishing articles without human review and editing
- Replacing expert judgment on technical accuracy
- Generating original analysis, opinions, or conclusions without human validation
- Writing articles that are published without a human editor verifying the claims against primary sources
Every article that appears on TechLife has been reviewed, edited, and approved by a human editor. We apply the same sourcing and accuracy standards regardless of whether a first draft was written by a person or an AI tool.
We believe this is the responsible way to use AI in publishing: as a tool that makes human editors more productive, not as a replacement for editorial judgment.
Advertising and independence
TechLife uses Google AdSense for display advertising. Advertisers have no editorial influence over our content. We do not publish paid reviews, sponsored articles, or native advertising without clear labelling.
If we write about a product we received for free or were paid to evaluate, we say so at the top of the article.
Contact
Questions about our editorial standards, requests for corrections, or story tips: admin@techlife.blog