The principle of DRY (Don't Repeat Yourself), while beneficial in software development for maintaining and testing code quality, can be counterproductive when applied to documentation. The EdgeDB documentation serves as an example, illustrating that repeated information, such as installation instructions, ensures ease of access and usability for users, rather than forcing them to navigate multiple links. This approach, referred to as RYL (Repeat Yourself Liberally), acknowledges that while some redundancy is necessary, especially in tutorials and contexts where information aggregation is crucial, it prevents users from having to piece together fragmented information from various sources. The balance between DRY and RYL depends on the context, as certain elements like CLI connection flags may be better served through DRY to avoid unnecessary duplication. Ultimately, the goal is to support users effectively by providing them with the information they need in a straightforward manner, recognizing that what works for software code might not translate well to user-facing documentation.