Effective Developer Documentation Quiz
10 Questions
1 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to Lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

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?

    <p>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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their corresponding definitions:

    <p>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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    The author believes they have created self-documenting code.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the internal README and unit tests lack?

    <p>specific information</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>support</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their descriptions:

    <p>Unit tests = Frustratingly unspecific error messages Self-documenting code = Reflecting on past work Support tickets = Client inquiries about service Peer review = Collaborative code assessment</p> 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.

    Getting started guide

    A section of documentation designed to help users quickly familiarize themselves with a project.

    User needs identification

    The process of understanding what information users require for effective use of documentation.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Documentation planning

    Creating a written outline or strategy for how documentation will be structured and created.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Code Familiarity

    The level of understanding and memory a developer has about their own code.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Self-Documenting Code

    Code that is clear enough to explain itself without additional documentation.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Client Support Overload

    A situation where a developer spends excessive time answering client questions instead of developing.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Edge Cases

    Uncommon or rare situations that can occur in software, requiring special consideration.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Technical Debt

    The implied cost of future rework created by choosing an easy solution now over a better approach.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    More Like This

    Docs for Developers Book Review
    5 questions
    Developer Chemicals in Photography
    18 questions
    Developer Documentation Overview
    2 questions
    Use Quizgecko on...
    Browser
    Browser