Documentation is crucial for developers, acting as a guide to libraries, frameworks, and APIs. However, many struggle with effectively navigating it, a skill that can enhance productivity and work quality. The author emphasizes the stark contrast in documentation quality, highlighting that good documentation can save significant time, while poor documentation can lead to frustration and confusion. With greater experience in writing and reading documentation, the author aims to share insights that can help developers become more adept at managing this essential resource, improving their overall development process.
Good documentation is essential. It provides the definitive guide to how software works, saving you countless hours of pointless, frustrating trial and error.
Bad documentation is a nightmare. It's like trying to navigate a maze blindfolded, with no map and no sense of direction, guided by a liar.
New developers often lack this critical skill, and find themselves stopped in their progress towards becoming a better dev because of it.
Reading documentation can be a daunting task, but with the right skills, it can become a smooth and efficient process.
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