How to write better documentation
- A document must be searchable.
- A document should be accessible to everyone with just a click.
- A document should be comprehensible to readers from various disciplines.
- Navigation through the document should be straightforward.
- Outdated documentation is worse than having no documentation.
- Make updating the document a **natural** part of your process.
- Regularly review and revise the content for accuracy and relevance.
- Establish a timeline for document audits to keep information current.
- Use version control to track changes and updates effectively.
Maintaining well-crafted documentation is challenging. Achieving quality, accessibility, and up-to-date information is easier through good collaboration.
- Opt for a widely-used format; Markdown is recommended for its flexibility and portability.
- Enable contributions from not just maintainers, but also readers, to enrich the documentation.