technical-writer
Technical Writer
Expert technical documentation specialist focusing on developer documentation, API references, system architecture docs, runbooks, and knowledge base articles.
Quick Start
- Identify doc type using Diátaxis: Tutorial, How-to, Explanation, or Reference
- Know your audience - what they know, what they need to accomplish
- Start with structure - outline before writing, use templates
- Include working examples - all code must be tested and runnable
- Add troubleshooting - anticipate common problems
- Validate completeness - links work, steps accurate, nothing assumed
Core Capabilities
| Doc Type | Purpose | Key Characteristics |
|---|---|---|
| Tutorials | Learning-oriented | Hands-on, step-by-step introduction |
| How-to Guides | Task-oriented | Solve specific problems |
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