Docs as code: practical strategies
- Satellite Conferences
- Software Documentation
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05. November
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11:30
AM
(CET)
- 12:15
PM
(CET)
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Channel E
Contents
In this presentation, we will review practical strategies on how to get the most out of a “docs as code” working environment. Based on the presenters’ experiences, we will cover key aspects of this way of working, including:
- How the “docs as code” model work for us
- Agile processes
- Integration with the rest of the company
- Templating/standards/processes
- Defining responsibilities
Takeaways
- Effective processes that work in a multinational company with a large variety of products working in a “docs as code” model
- Skills required
- Tradeoffs with more traditional approaches
Prior knowledge
Listeners will benefit from familiarity with software documentation, but this is not a strict requirement.
Speakers
Biography
Nick Hill is a Technical Writing Manager at HERE. He has over 25 years of experience in the technical communications industry and has focused on software documentation for some time. In addition, he has been in discussions with colleagues across the industry on what the impact of AI will be.
Nick Hill is a Technical Writing Manager at HERE. He has over 25 years of experience in the technical communications industry and has focused on software documentation for some time. In addition, he has been in discussions with colleagues across the industry on what the impact of AI will be.
Biography
Juliane Groß supports and advises software development teams around the world as a DocOps Technical Writer. She is also a member of the Terminology Board and the Writing Standards Board at HERE.
Juliane Groß supports and advises software development teams around the world as a DocOps Technical Writer. She is also a member of the Terminology Board and the Writing Standards Board at HERE.