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Documentation That Runs - Bridging Code, Prose, and Interactivity

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Explore the evolution of interactive documentation in this 46-minute conference talk that examines how to merge code, prose, and hands-on learning experiences. Discover how modern technologies enable the creation of documentation that goes beyond static text by incorporating live, editable code examples directly within educational materials. Learn from five years of practical experience building interactive documentation for developer platforms, while examining successful implementations across the open source ecosystem. Understand the benefits of blurring the boundaries between reading about code and actually writing it, making documentation more engaging for developers who prefer hands-on learning over traditional study methods. Gain insights into the technical approaches and design principles that make interactive documentation effective for developer education and platform adoption.

Syllabus

Documentation That Runs: Bridging Code, Prose, and Interactivity - Kailan Blanks, Fastly

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Linux Foundation

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