How to write exceptional documentation
March 6, 2025
Writing high-quality developer documentation is a challenging task. One reader visiting your site may have a tricky bug to solve, another may be looking for guidance, while a third just wants to get started. Plus, everyone has their own unique blend of experience and learning preferences—how do you cover all this in your docs?This is my personal approach to crafting holistic, comprehensive documentation that prioritizes developer experience and meets the needs of all.
Source: How to write exceptional documentation | Chris Nicholas | Developer experience at Liveblocks
I’ve written my fair share of documentation in my time, and read orders of magnitude more. It’s vital, and not usually considered glamorous.
Here Chris Nicholas from Liveblocks provides some thoughts on how to do it well.
