Software documentation

Documentation is not a dirty word in Agile or DevOps methodologies. Rather, IT teams are finding new, better approaches to software documentation design and tools to share documentation in clear and accessible channels. Get up to speed with modern software documentation through these tips, product comparisons and more.

August 10, 2020 10 Aug'20
IBM's OpenAPI Comment Parser helps devs document APIs

IBM's OpenAPI Comment Parser gives developers a new tool to simplify the process of documenting APIs, so that developers down the line will be able to use them with less effort.
May 15, 2020 15 May'20
Kite intros code completion for JavaScript developers

Kite's AI-powered code completion technology helps make Python and JavaScript developers more productive with deep learning models that predict the next logical line of code in apps.

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Top software documentation tools and how to use them

The best software documentation helps frame development projects and improve existing offerings. Learn the ins and outs of popular software documentation types and tools. Continue Reading
How to write a good software bug report

When it comes to defect reporting, the more detail, the better. Here's how to produce defect reports that get bugs fixed fast. Continue Reading
Discern these open source license terms to avoid legal snags

Fluent in Ruby but at a loss in legalese? Open source licenses obligate developers to observe specific conditions, so you must know these terms. Let's break them down in plain English. Continue Reading

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5 common open source software licenses you need to know

Everyone likes getting credit, but not everyone remembers to give it. Learn what conditions open source licenses impose, such as copyright notices and redistribution rules. Continue Reading
How to get the best desktop support SLA bang for your buck

IT can save money on its desktop service-level agreements by mixing and matching the level of support to meet the importance of the device. Continue Reading
Craft a strong cloud service-level agreement

Adopting a service-level agreement is an important part of the software-buying process. Agreements help ensure users get what they expect and consequently help vendors that are able to uphold their end of the bargain retain customers. But ... Continue Reading

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How to maintain, enhance legacy applications

The challenge of maintaining legacy applications is in developing new functionality and enhancements, often without a clear understanding of how the system works. The good news is that products and approaches are emerging to help solve these ... Continue Reading

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