5 Ways AI Can Help You Efficiently Document Your Software

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Here’s what we got for you today:

• 5 Ways AI Can Help You Efficiently Document Your Software

• Resources to dive deeper into the art of Software Documentation

• YouTube CEO is stepping down

• Agile Coach Mocks Prioritizing Efficiency over Effectiveness

• The startup rollercoaster

Let's start off this week by talking about Software Documentation

Are you tired of the same old boring software documentation? Good news - you can now use AI to make it more engaging, efficient, and fun. That's right, I'm not just here to answer your coding questions, I'm also here to help you document your code with style and flair. Here are five ways to use AI to level up your software documentation game:

1. Tell me your use case: Instead of sifting through endless API docs, just tell me what you're trying to build and I'll pull out the most important bits of information for you. Plus, I'll even give you a code snippet to get you started.

2. Add some personality: Who says documentation has to be dull? With my help, you can inject some humor and personality into your docs, making them more engaging and enjoyable to read. Your users will thank you.

3. Test plans made easy: Testing your software is essential, but creating test plans can be a real pain. That's where I come in - just give me access to your software requirements and I'll create a test plan tailored to your use cases. It's that easy.

4. API docs on demand: No more struggling to generate documentation for your API endpoints. Just copy your code into ChatGPT and ask me to generate an OpenAPI spec. Voila! Instant API documentation that's clear, concise, and easy to use.

5. Configuration files made simple: Configurations can be tricky to understand, but I can help. Just copy your configuration file into ChatGPT and ask me to create a document about what each configuration does. I'll make sure it's easy to read and understand, so you can get back to coding in no time.

In conclusion, using AI for software documentation is a game-changer. It saves you time, makes your documentation more engaging and fun, and helps ensure your users have the best experience possible. So why not give it a try? Your documentation (and your users) will thank you.

Learn more here

Here are some guides we like that can be helpful to dive deeper into the art of Software Documentation:

• The Ultimate Guide To Software Architecture Documentation by Patrick Roos: [https://www.workingsoftware.dev/software-architecture-documentation-the-ultimate-guide/]

  • If you've ever wondered how to structure, visualize, and manage your software architecture documentation, fear not - Patrick Roos has got you covered in this comprehensive guide. Don't worry, you won't need a PhD in architecture to understand it.

• The Eight Rules Of Good Documentation by Adam Scott: [https://www.oreilly.com/content/the-eight-rules-of-good-documentation/]

  • Don't let your documentation be the equivalent of a cryptic ancient scroll. Follow these 8 rules to make your project's documentation inviting, comprehensive, and skimmable.

Links in Tech

Some additional reads we liked this week

• Fast Docker builds in the cloud

• Interesting how much Stripe and Adyen diverge in terms of profitability and opex

• Apple Makes Major Progress on No-Prick Blood Glucose Tracking for Its Watch

• YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki is stepping down

• Wacky, Unhinged Bing Chatbot Is Still Good For Microsoft’s Business

• Agile Coach Mocks Prioritizing Efficiency over Effectiveness

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Justin + Kevin

P.S. What new things about Software Development did you learn this week?