Writing for Developers - Take Your Project Docs to the Next Level

Discover how to elevate your project documentation in this 23-minute conference talk by Celeste Horgan from CNCF. Learn essential strategies for effective technical writing, including determining content priorities, adopting a user-centric approach, and crafting compelling documentation. Follow along as Horgan demonstrates how to enhance existing documentation for a CNCF project and create new feature documentation from scratch. Gain insights into the importance of well-structured documentation in open-source projects and explore concepts such as user goals, task topics, and reference topics. Whether you're a developer looking to improve your writing skills or considering a career in technical writing, this talk provides valuable guidance on creating documentation that truly supports and engages your project's community.