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10 reasons why you have to exceed at documenting

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Date Published
Author
Jan Schenk
Word Count
932
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19
Language
English
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Summary

Leading Postman's Open Technologies Program Office, the author emphasizes the critical role of documentation in engineering, OSPOs, and developer relations, advocating for its prioritization despite the lack of immediate rewards compared to coding or problem-solving. They argue that effective documentation serves as a compassionate act, benefiting both current and future collaborators by reducing frustration and enhancing communication. The author outlines how documentation increases professional value, builds personal brand and internal visibility, facilitates content creation, and aids in knowledge retention and storytelling, ultimately saving time and encouraging collaboration. While acknowledging that not all documentation needs to be perfect, they stress that even average documentation can effectively serve its purpose and should always be prioritized.

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