Effective Developer Documentation Quiz

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Good code can document itself entirely, eliminating the need for human-readable documentation.

False (B)

The authors of this book have helped various organizations create excellent developer documentation, including large tech companies, fast-moving ______, government agencies, and open source consortiums.

startups

What is the primary purpose of this book?

To showcase various examples of successful developer documentation projects.
To provide developers with a guide to creating effective technical documentation. (correct)
To analyze the challenges associated with writing developer documentation.
To present a comprehensive history of developer documentation.

According to the authors, what is the primary benefit of effective developer documentation?

Effective developer documentation can help resolve issues quickly and efficiently. For example, it can make it easier to find the information you need and reduce the time it takes to resolve problems. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their corresponding definitions:

Developer documentation = Human-readable resources that explain how to use and understand software. Getting started guide = A document that introduces users to the basic functionalities of a product. Tutorials = Step-by-step instructions that guide users through specific tasks or functionalities. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main issue faced by the person in the scenario?

They have forgotten much about their own code (C) Signup and view all the answers

The author believes they have created self-documenting code.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

What do the internal README and unit tests lack?

specific information Signup and view all the answers

Due to the service scaling, the person finds themselves pulled away from development and into _______.

support Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their descriptions:

Unit tests = Frustratingly unspecific error messages Self-documenting code = Reflecting on past work Support tickets = Client inquiries about service Peer review = Collaborative code assessment Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Effective developer documentation

Documentation that helps users quickly understand and resolve issues with code.

Human-readable documentation

Documentation written in a clear manner for people rather than just machines.