Writing Process Flashcards
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What is the 'docs as code' approach in technical writing?
Answer: Treating documentation like software: stored in Git, reviewed via PRs, built with pipelines
Docs as code applies software development workflows—version control, CI/CD, peer review—to documentation production.
What is minimalism in technical writing (after John Carroll)?
Answer: Giving users only what they need to complete tasks, minimizing unnecessary content
Carroll's minimalism principle advocates task-oriented content that reduces noise and lets users achieve goals quickly.
What is the role of an information architect in a documentation team?
Answer: Organize content structure, navigation, and findability
An information architect designs how content is categorized, labeled, and navigated to maximize user findability.
What does peer review in technical writing involve?
Answer: A fellow writer reviewing the document for clarity and structure
Peer review has another technical writer evaluate the document for readability, structure, and adherence to style guidelines.
Which metric best measures whether technical documentation is effective?
Answer: Task completion rate in usability tests
Task completion rate—whether users can successfully perform tasks using the documentation—directly measures effectiveness.
What is conditional content in technical writing tools?
Answer: Content that is shown or hidden based on audience, product version, or platform
Conditional content lets writers tag sections to publish only for specific audiences, products, or output formats from one source.
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