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Date Published
Author
Angel Guarisma
Word count
681
Language
English
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None

Summary

Shot-scraper is a tool adopted by the Kong documentation team to automate the process of capturing accurate and up-to-date screenshots for their documentation, especially when dealing with unreleased features in internal environments. By utilizing shot-scraper, which allows the execution of macros—predefined JavaScript functions—users can interact with web pages, hide specific elements, and prepare conditions before taking screenshots, avoiding the manual and repetitive task of using browser developer tools. This automation addresses common challenges with documentation screenshots, such as inaccuracies, inconsistencies, and resource consumption due to the fast-paced evolution of user interfaces. The Kong team integrates shot-scraper into their workflow, creating scripts that ensure reproducibility and consistency, enhancing their "docs-as-code" strategy. Furthermore, they emphasize the importance of building processes around shot-scraper and advocating for its use among team members, highlighting its benefits for both documentation and design teams by improving efficiency and reducing the burden on resources.