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Software Engineering Documentation Best Practice? (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 month ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Hey all, I'm still a junior dev with years of experience in IT. One of the things I've noticed since making the switch is that (at least where I work) documentation is inconsistent.

Things I encounter include incomplete documentation, outdated documentation and written process details that have assumed knowledge which makes it difficult for junior Devs to pick up.

I've had a search and a lot of what is out there talks more about product and how to document that SDLC rather than best practice in writing and organising documents against the actual software engineering and its processes.

Does anyone have any good sources or suggestions on how I could look to try and begin to improve documentation within my team?

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 month ago (2 children)

I'm still in those early cautiously optimistic stage where I hope I can make a positive change that will help those who come after me. How long does it take for the pessimism to set in? 😂

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 month ago

Don't change. It's much more fun this way

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago

Be the change you want to see.

And to answer your question, about as long as it takes to have 2 or 3 of people like them as your boss/lead.