Documentation Writing

Documentation writing is the practice of creating clear, structured, and accessible written materials that explain how to use, maintain, or understand software, systems, or processes. It involves producing user guides, API documentation, technical specifications, and other resources to facilitate knowledge transfer and usability. Effective documentation enhances collaboration, reduces support overhead, and ensures long-term project sustainability.

Also known as: Technical Writing, Doc Writing, Doc Creation, Documentation Authoring, Tech Docs

Why learn Documentation Writing?

Developers should learn documentation writing to improve code maintainability, onboard new team members efficiently, and provide users with reliable guidance, which is critical in open-source projects, enterprise software, and regulatory environments. It is essential when creating APIs, libraries, or complex systems where clear instructions reduce errors and support requests, and it's increasingly valued in agile and DevOps practices for continuous integration and deployment.

Learning Resources

• course: Google Technical Writing Courses
• docs: Write the Docs Community
• tutorial: Documentation as Code with MkDocs
• book: The Docs Like Code Book
• docs: API Documentation Best Practices by Swagger