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Humanizing Your Documentation @carolstran

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Why do we write documentation?

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Use case driven documentation

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bit.ly/tyner-blain

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● How to adjust the speed ● How to change the direction of the drill ● How to change the drill bit bit.ly/tyner-blain

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● How to drill a hole in a flat surface ● How to select the right screw for fastening items ● How to stir paint with your drill bit.ly/tyner-blain

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Goal Use case bit.ly/tyner-blain

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Goal Use case Functional Requirement Design Implementation bit.ly/tyner-blain

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Goal Use case Functional Requirement Design Implementation bit.ly/tyner-blain

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Goal Use case Functional Requirement Design Implementation bit.ly/tyner-blain

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Language Gender neutral No “simple” or “easy” No read times Be literal Use plain language

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Accessibility Well-structured content Descriptive linking Don’t use color to convey information Specific titles Watch your font weight