#developer-experience

Create and maintain comprehensive product documentation ecosystem. Documentation types: 1. User guides: step-by-step instructions for end users. 2. API documentation: endpoints, parameters, examples. 3. Admin documentation: configuration, troubleshooting. 4. Developer docs: SDKs, integration guides. 5. Release notes: feature updates, bug fixes. Content strategy: 1. Audience-based: different docs for different user types. 2. Progressive disclosure: basic → advanced information. 3. Multimedia: screenshots, videos, interactive tutorials. 4. Search optimization: logical structure, good navigation. Maintenance workflow: 1. Documentation requirements in user stories. 2. Review process: technical accuracy, clarity. 3. Version control: docs synchronized with product releases. 4. Analytics: track usage, identify gaps. 5. User feedback: ratings, comments, improvement suggestions. Tools: GitBook, Notion, Confluence for authoring, Algolia for search. Success metrics: documentation usage, support ticket reduction, user satisfaction scores. Keep docs current: assign ownership, regular audits, automated link checking.

Design APIs that drive product adoption and ecosystem growth. API strategy considerations: 1. Business model: free vs. paid, usage-based pricing. 2. Target audience: internal teams, partners, public developers. 3. Scope: core features vs. comprehensive platform. 4. Versioning: backwards compatibility, deprecation policy. Developer experience (DX): 1. Documentation: clear examples, interactive API explorer. 2. Authentication: simple setup, secure token management. 3. Error handling: descriptive error messages, status codes. 4. Rate limiting: fair usage policies, graceful degradation. 5. SDKs: libraries for popular programming languages. API design principles: 1. RESTful design: consistent resource naming, HTTP methods. 2. Idempotency: safe to retry operations. 3. Pagination: handle large datasets efficiently. 4. Filtering: query parameters for data selection. Developer support: 1. Community forum: peer-to-peer help. 2. Technical support: dedicated developer relations team. 3. Sandbox environment: test without production impact. Success metrics: API adoption, developer retention, applications built, revenue attribution.

Create comprehensive API documentation for a RESTful service. Sections to include: 1. Authentication methods (API key, OAuth 2.0). 2. Endpoint reference with HTTP methods, parameters, and response schemas. 3. Code examples in Python, JavaScript, and cURL. 4. Error codes and troubleshooting guide. 5. Rate limiting and best practices. Use OpenAPI/Swagger spec format with interactive examples. Ensure clarity for both beginner and advanced developers.