Last Updated: November 21, 2025
Technical Writing
Write clear technical documentation
Documentation Types
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
API Documentation
|
Endpoints, parameters, examples |
User Guides
|
How to use features |
Installation Guides
|
Setup instructions |
Troubleshooting
|
Common problems and solutions |
Release Notes
|
What's new and changed |
Architecture Docs
|
System design and structure |
Code Comments
|
Inline code explanations |
Writing Principles
- Know your audience (developers, users, admins)
- Use clear, simple language
- Be concise and specific
- Use active voice
- Include examples and code snippets
- Structure content logically
- Make it scannable with headings
- Keep it up to date
API Documentation Structure
- Overview: What the API does
- Authentication: How to authenticate
- Endpoints: Available routes
- Parameters: Required and optional params
- Request Examples: Sample requests
- Response Examples: Sample responses
- Error Codes: Possible errors
- Rate Limits: Usage restrictions
Tools
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
Swagger/OpenAPI
|
API documentation framework |
Markdown
|
Lightweight markup language |
Docusaurus
|
Documentation website builder |
ReadTheDocs
|
Documentation hosting |
GitBook
|
Collaborative documentation |
Confluence
|
Team documentation |
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