Documentation Debt Explained
Documentation debt: Docs lag behind reality when code changes but docs don't. Accumulates through rushed features, team turnover, and neglected maintenance.
October 2025
Technical Documentation Explained
Technical documentation types: API docs (endpoints, parameters, examples), user guides (workflows, screenshots), architecture docs (system design, decisions).
Documentation Systems Explained
Documentation systems: wikis for collaborative linked knowledge, README hierarchy from project to file level, and docs-as-code with version control.
Knowledge Writing Explained
Knowledge writing captures expertise: explicit knowledge with documented steps and procedures, plus tacit knowledge including context and judgment calls.