10 Ways to Document Terminal Commands - Documentation Office Hours

Explore 10 effective methods for documenting terminal commands in this informative webinar from Ubuntu OnAir's Documentation Office Hours. Delve into various approaches, from simple in-line code and code blocks to more advanced techniques like screencasts, version control, and interactive terminals. Learn how to create clear, user-friendly documentation for both novice and experienced command-line users. Discover the pros and cons of different documentation styles, including screenshots, generated images, and bespoke code blocks. Gain insights on making complex commands more accessible and understandable. Perfect for technical writers, developers, and anyone interested in improving their command-line documentation skills.

Welcome
10 Ways to Document Terminal Commands
The command line interface
Short commands that do useful things
Graphical User Interface
You want to achieve something?
In-line code
A code block
Screenshots
Generated images
Screencasts
Video as text
Version control
Video as code
Interactive terminal
A complex example
Bespoke code blocks
Wrap-up
Questions
The time is...