Webinar on Art of API Documentation: Best Practices for Technical Writers

API documentation writing stands apart from technical writing in its unique demands and audience expectations. Unlike typical technical documentation, API documentation necessitates a deep understanding of programming concepts and language to effectively connect with the audience. In this session, Robert Delwood, Lead API Documentation Programmer-Writer at Walmart Global Tech delved into the best practices essential for crafting clear, concise, and effective API documentation. 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬: ►Creating API documentation is an art, not a science. The documentation must be clear, concise, and tailored to diverse audiences. ► Avoid excessive linking to keep users focused on the content as prioritizing clarity and Understanding your audience are essential. ► Thoroughly understand the topic and explain it as if you’re teaching yourself. This ensures clarity in your documentation. Push back on unclear code or poorly named fields to improve clarity. ► Use consistent terms for concepts—don’t mix “API call,” “request,” “fetch,” and “get” interchangeably. Avoid unnecessary words like "unique" unless it adds value. ► Explore various APIs online to learn from others' successes and mistakes. Incorporate these insights into your documentation. 𝐏𝐏𝐓 𝐒𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐬: https://bit.ly/ArtofAPIDocumentation ► For more details check out our webinar page: https://document360.com/webinars/ ► Request a Free Demo: https://bit.ly/demoDocument360 ► 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/signupdoc360 ► Subscribe to http://bit.ly/Document360 for more updates. ► Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/document360 ► On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/document360/ ► On Twitter: https://twitter.com/document360 #apidocumentation #technicalwritingtips #technicalwriter