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Developer returns to blogging after year-long hiatus, cites creator burnout

Portuguese developer Luis Santos rebuilds his blog after stepping back from content creation to recover from anxiety and pressure.

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What to know

  • Developer Luis Santos returned to blogging after a 16-month hiatus spanning March 2025 to September 2026, citing severe burnout from pressure to constantly produce new content tied to professional recognition programs.
  • He left the Google Developer Expert program in 2025 and halted all content creation—writing, talks, and videos—to prioritize mental health and rediscover what he genuinely enjoyed creating.
  • Santos rebuilt his blog with a custom pipeline and now emphasizes quality over quantity, reflecting a shift in his approach to content creation after the break.

Luis Santos Developer and content creator

Developer returns to blogging after year-long hiatus, cites creator burnout
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    Santos returns to blogging with rebuilt site and new perspective

    He publishes 'I'm Back,' explaining his 16-month absence. He rebuilt his blog with a custom pipeline instead of using a templated CMS like Ghost, and reflects on shifting from quantity-focused to quality-focused content creation.

    “I lost the joy of writing for a long time. Actually, I lost the desire to share content in general for a long time.”
    — Luis Santos
    1. 1 outlet Welcome back

      first by Bangalore Mirror, 13d ago

  2. background

    Santos halts all content creation across all platforms — He stops writing, giving talks, and making YouTube videos entirely. The break becomes a period of introspection focused on mental health and reconnecting with family.

  3. background

    Santos publishes last blog post before extended hiatus — A Backlog newsletter post marks the end of his regular content production. He had been posting consistently since 2013.

  4. background

    Santos leaves Google Developer Expert program — Citing burnout from pressure to constantly report activities and produce new content, he departs from a program he had participated in since 2017.