Improve Your Code With Documentation

Discover how to enhance your code through effective documentation in this PHP UK Conference talk. Learn the importance of well-written instructions, informative code comments, clearly scripted screencasts, and smart information architecture in making complex code accessible to new developers. Explore the benefits of documentation for teaching, code handover, and self-understanding. Gain insights into various documentation types, including blog posts, internal documentation, READMEs, and release notes. Understand the significance of knowing your audience, avoiding the curse of knowledge, and defining clear deliverables. Master techniques for writing while coding, creating effective comments, and structuring informative release notes. Improve your technical writing skills and learn how documentation can benefit both you and future developers in this comprehensive guide to better code documentation.