Documentation Generation Patterns

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Purpose: Generate professional documentation using established tools and frameworks.

Core Documentation Tools:

• Python: Sphinx with autodoc, MkDocs with Material theme, pydoc
• TypeScript/JavaScript: TypeDoc, JSDoc, TSDoc
• API Documentation: OpenAPI/Swagger from FastAPI/Express, Redoc, Stoplight
• Static Sites: Nextra (Next.js), Docusaurus (React), VitePress (Vue)
• Universal: Markdown, MDX, reStructuredText

When to Use This Skill:

• Generating API documentation from code annotations
• Building documentation sites with search and navigation
• Creating user guides and technical specifications
• Automating documentation updates in CI/CD pipelines
• Converting between documentation formats