Approaching Open Source Documentation the Right Way
Offered By: All Things Open via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Learn how to effectively approach open source documentation in this conference talk from All Things Open 2022. Explore the importance of well-maintained documentation for open source projects, serving as a source of truth for users and guidance for contributors. Discover the approach used to update Mojaloop's documentation, its impact, and why other open source maintainers should adopt similar strategies. Gain insights into user-centered documentation, information architecture, documentation metrics, implementation techniques, and ways to empower the community. Understand the documentation lifecycle and how proper documentation contributes to the overall health of open source projects.
Syllabus
Introduction
Open Source
Documentation
The Right Way
Moduloop
User Center Documentation
Information Architecture Document
Documentation Metrics
Implementation
Documentation Lifecycle
Empower the Community
Summary
Taught by
All Things Open
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