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Clear API documentation is crucial for increasing adoption and reducing the need for developers to write redundant code, as poorly written documentation can deter usage. Effective documentation addresses key questions that potential users may have, such as how the API solves specific problems, the context in which it operates, and guidance on getting started. Including details like use cases, pagination, and onboarding processes can provide clarity and context, ensuring developers at varying experience levels can effectively utilize the API. Engaging with API consumers to understand their questions and incorporating these insights into the documentation can lead to improvements that enhance understanding and usability, thereby aiding developers in building solutions more efficiently. Additionally, the Tyk team has made its documentation open source to encourage community feedback and improvement.