Live Documentation vs Wiki Based Documentation
Developers should use live documentation when working on projects with frequent code changes, large codebases, or APIs where manual documentation becomes error-prone and time-consuming 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.
Live Documentation
Developers should use live documentation when working on projects with frequent code changes, large codebases, or APIs where manual documentation becomes error-prone and time-consuming
Live Documentation
Nice PickDevelopers should use live documentation when working on projects with frequent code changes, large codebases, or APIs where manual documentation becomes error-prone and time-consuming
Pros
- +It is particularly valuable in agile environments, for public APIs, or in teams where onboarding new members requires reliable, current documentation
- +Related to: api-documentation, code-comments
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 Live Documentation if: You want it is particularly valuable in agile environments, for public apis, or in teams where onboarding new members requires reliable, current documentation 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 Live Documentation offers.
Developers should use live documentation when working on projects with frequent code changes, large codebases, or APIs where manual documentation becomes error-prone and time-consuming
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