Documentation Management

Documentation Management is the systematic process of creating, organizing, storing, retrieving, and maintaining documentation throughout its lifecycle. It involves tools, practices, and strategies to ensure documentation is accurate, accessible, and up-to-date for developers, users, and stakeholders. This includes managing technical documentation, API docs, user guides, and internal knowledge bases.

Also known as: Doc Management, Docs Management, Documentation Control, Knowledge Management, DocOps

Why learn Documentation Management?

Developers should learn Documentation Management to improve project transparency, reduce knowledge silos, and enhance team collaboration, especially in agile or distributed environments. It is crucial for maintaining large codebases, onboarding new team members, and ensuring compliance with industry standards, making it essential for software maintenance and scalability.

Learning Resources

• docs: Documentation Guide by Write the Docs
• course: Technical Writing and Documentation Course on Coursera
• tutorial: Documentation as Code: Best Practices
• docs: GitHub Docs on Managing Documentation