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9 Components of Great Developer and API Documentation

What's this blog post about?

Great developer documentation is essential for attracting and retaining users. It requires a different mindset and skill set than coding but can be achieved by incorporating nine key components: a clear home page, a getting started guide, simple explainers, compelling use cases, language-specific documentation, a simple layout, interactive, compilable code, repetition, and screenshots. By providing accessible and engaging documentation, companies can turn it into an effective marketing tool that drives growth and user engagement.

Company
WorkOS

Date published
Feb. 17, 2021

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Word count
2586

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Language
English


By Matt Makai. 2021-2024.