Ad Hoc Documentation vs Wiki Based Documentation
Developers should use ad hoc documentation when rapid prototyping, debugging, or collaborating in agile settings where formal documentation would slow down progress meets developers should use wiki based documentation when working in collaborative environments, such as agile teams or open-source projects, to centralize knowledge, reduce duplication, and streamline onboarding processes. Here's our take.
Ad Hoc Documentation
Developers should use ad hoc documentation when rapid prototyping, debugging, or collaborating in agile settings where formal documentation would slow down progress
Ad Hoc Documentation
Nice PickDevelopers should use ad hoc documentation when rapid prototyping, debugging, or collaborating in agile settings where formal documentation would slow down progress
Pros
- +It is particularly useful for capturing transient knowledge, such as workarounds, experimental findings, or team discussions, to prevent information loss
- +Related to: documentation-writing, agile-methodologies
Cons
- -Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case
Wiki Based Documentation
Developers should use wiki based documentation when working in collaborative environments, such as agile teams or open-source projects, to centralize knowledge, reduce duplication, and streamline onboarding processes
Pros
- +It is particularly valuable for documenting codebases, APIs, development processes, and troubleshooting guides, as it supports iterative improvements and fosters a culture of shared responsibility for documentation quality
- +Related to: markdown, version-control
Cons
- -Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case
The Verdict
Use Ad Hoc Documentation if: You want it is particularly useful for capturing transient knowledge, such as workarounds, experimental findings, or team discussions, to prevent information loss and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.
Use Wiki Based Documentation if: You prioritize it is particularly valuable for documenting codebases, apis, development processes, and troubleshooting guides, as it supports iterative improvements and fosters a culture of shared responsibility for documentation quality over what Ad Hoc Documentation offers.
Developers should use ad hoc documentation when rapid prototyping, debugging, or collaborating in agile settings where formal documentation would slow down progress
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