Documentation Patterns

Documentation that people actually read and use

This skill provides frameworks for writing technical documentation that serves its readers effectively.

Core Principles

1. Documentation Is a Product

Treat docs like software: design, iterate, test, improve.

2. Different Docs for Different Goals

Tutorials, references, and explanations serve different purposes. Don't mix them.

3. Write for Scanning

Most readers don't read linearly. Structure for quick answers.

The Documentation System (Diataxis)