Writing for Developers - Take Your Project Docs to the Next Level

Discover how to elevate your project documentation in this 23-minute conference talk by Celeste Horgan from CNCF. Learn essential strategies for effective technical writing, including determining content priorities, adopting a user-centric approach, and crafting compelling documentation. Follow along as Horgan demonstrates how to enhance existing documentation for a CNCF project and create new feature documentation from scratch. Gain insights into the importance of well-structured documentation in open-source projects and explore concepts such as user goals, task topics, and reference topics. Whether you're a developer looking to improve your writing skills or considering a career in technical writing, this talk provides valuable guidance on creating documentation that truly supports and engages your project's community.

Introduction
Call to Arms
Heroes Journey
Little Red Riding Hood
User Goals
Common User Goals
Hero Journey
Technical Writing
Concepts
Task Topics
Reference Topics
Heros Journey
Conclusion