Lukas Eder • 2/28/2025

Resisting the Urge to Document Everything Everywhere

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This article discusses a common product management dilemma: whether to document a workaround (feature X2) on the page of an unrelated feature (X1) when a user requests it. Using the jOOQ library as an example, it explains that while such links seem helpful, they create documentation bloat, maintenance overhead, and can mislead users. The piece advocates for teaching users core concepts and improving searchability instead of creating excessive cross-references.

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