Docs as Code: understanding Swimm’s sw.md Markdown format
Blog post from Swimm
Swimm has transitioned from its proprietary .swm file format, which was based on JSON and difficult to read and edit, to the more versatile and widely recognized sw.md Markdown format for documentation. The sw.md format, introduced in August 2021, enhances Markdown by including specific sections for metadata, code snippets, and Smart Tokens, ensuring that documentation is both human and machine-readable. This shift has made documentation easier to share, review, and edit across platforms like GitHub and various IDEs, increasing the compatibility with other enterprise products and simplifying the integration into development workflows. Swimm's adoption of Markdown reflects industry standards and facilitates continuous documentation, allowing developers to maintain up-to-date and accessible documents within their codebase. Principal Software Engineer Itai Katz, who has a background in both computer science and business, emphasizes the advantages of using sw.md in enhancing Swimm's functionality and supporting development processes.
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