The secret to making code contributions that stand the test of time
A developer explains how to make lasting code contributions by focusing on tests and documentation, not just the code itself.
A developer explains how to make lasting code contributions by focusing on tests and documentation, not just the code itself.
A tutorial on creating rich documentation for Swift frameworks using DocC and deploying it to GitHub Pages for static hosting.
Explains why Markdown is an essential skill for developers, covering its uses, basic syntax, and benefits for productivity.
A developer advocate reflects on 2021, covering career growth, burnout, technical writing, and popular React Native tutorials.
A Python/Django community member discusses the importance of linguistic diversity in FLOSS, highlighting an Italian translation of Django docs.
A guide on making your open source project more approachable for contributors, covering documentation, guidelines, and community building.
A tutorial on generating professional documentation websites for Python projects using Sphinx and Read the Docs, leveraging existing docstrings.
Article explains why to avoid adverbs like 'simply' in technical writing to improve clarity and avoid alienating readers.
A developer's introductory blog post about sharing knowledge on open source, documentation, and community building.
Analysis of documentation, testing, and CI adoption in Julia packages from the General registry, using a custom tool.
A guide to scaling a Developer Relations program by fostering a DevRel culture across the company, leveraging existing team members.
A developer documents project setup, fixes a course scheduling bug, and starts building a new student reports section in a Django application.
A developer's guide to using Sphinx documentation tools for the QuTiP quantum physics library, written as part of a Google Summer of Code project.
A guide for beginners on how to efficiently navigate and find answers in the extensive Django documentation, reducing frustration.
Explains how using RFC (Request for Comment) documents can improve asynchronous communication and decision-making in tech teams.
Tips for improving writing effectiveness, including organization with headers and using images, with examples from tech documentation.
Explains the importance of documenting unit tests with examples and best practices for writing clear test comments.
Explains how comprehensive documentation encourages open source contributions, using Gatsby.js as a case study for sustainable project growth.
A technical guide on using type-safe code generation to prevent broken documentation links in software projects, ensuring compile-time validation.
Explains how to contribute to and improve software documentation through community editing platforms like GitHub, using Microsoft and VMware examples.