Documentation Guide

Document Everything

Comprehensive documentation ensures knowledge sharing, operational consistency, and system reliability.

Core Principles

Clarity

• Clear language
• Structured content
• Visual aids
• Examples

Completeness

• Full coverage
• Detailed procedures
• Edge cases
• Troubleshooting

Maintenance

• Regular updates
• Version control
• Review process
• Change tracking

Documentation Types

1. System Documentation

   • Architecture
   • Configuration
   • Dependencies
   • Integration points

2. Operational Procedures

   • Runbooks
   • Playbooks
   • Checklists
   • Guidelines

3. Security Documentation

   • Security controls
   • Compliance records
   • Incident response
   • Access management

💡 Documentation Tip

Write documentation as if the reader has no prior context. Clear, detailed documentation helps new team members get up to speed quickly.

Best Practices

Documentation Excellence

• Keep it current
• Make it accessible
• Include examples
• Review regularly
• Get feedback