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Documentation Writing

This skill covers best practices for creating effective documentation that developers actually want to read and maintain.

Core Philosophy

Great documentation is:

  • Clear: Easy to understand on first reading
  • Complete: Answers the questions users actually have
  • Current: Kept in sync with code changes
  • Concise: No unnecessary fluff
  • Scannable: Easy to find what you need
  • Practical: Focuses on how-to, not just what

Types of Documentation

1. README Files

The front door to your project:

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