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===== Literate programming =====
Respected computer scientist [[Donald Knuth]] has noted that documentation can be a very difficult afterthought process and has advocated [[literate programming]] (LP), written at the same time and ___location as the [[source code]] and extracted by automatic means. The programming languages [[Haskell (programming language)|Haskell]] and [[CoffeeScript]] have built-in support for a simple form of literate programmingLP, but this support is not widely used widely.
A stricter, more rigorous advance in method in the same direction is [[#Docs as Code|Docs as Code]]
===== Elucidative programming =====
=== Docs as Code ===
'''Docs as Code''' is ana approachsystem tofor documentation that treats it with the same rigor and processes as software code. This includes:
# '''Version Controlcontrol''': – Using systems like [[Git]] to track changes and manage versions.
# '''Continuous Integrationintegration''': – Automating the process of documentation generation and updates.
# '''Collaboration''': – Enabling multiple contributors to work on documentation simultaneouslyconcurrently, similaras toin code development.
==== Benefits of Docs as Code ====
* '''Consistency''': – Documentation can be kept in sync with the codebase, ensuring accuracy.
* '''Automation''': – Automated tools can handle repetitive tasks, such as formatting and deployment.
* '''Collaboration''': – Encourages contributions from various team members, including developers, testers, and product managers.
Combining Docs as Code with Agile methodologiesmethods creates a robust framework for maintaining high-quality, up-to-date documentation.
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# '''Setup Version Control''': – Start by placing your documentation in a version control system. Structure it similarly to yourthe codebase.
# '''Automate Processes''': – Implement CI/CD tools to automate the generationgenerating and deployment ofdeploying documentation.
# '''Define Roles''': – Assign roles and responsibilities for documentation within the Agile team. Ensure everyone understands the importance of documentation.
# '''Regular Reviews''': – Schedule regular documentation reviews as part of the sprint retrospectives.
== See also ==
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