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Day 7 Today, I explored a tool called Spotlight for documenting APIs. Here's what I learned and loved about it: ? Simplifies API Documentation: Spotlight provides a user-friendly GUI, which is perfect for beginners like me who might struggle with YAML syntax for creating an OpenAPI Specification for documenting a particular API. It's just like using Postman to test an API rather than testing on the command line. ? So there are three ways to document API references 1. Autogenerate from code annotations. 2.Write YAML line by line (like with Swagger Editor). 3.Use GUIs like Spotlight . ? Beyond API References: Spotlight isn't just for documenting API references,you can also write conceptual docs and user guides in the same tool. It’s like having all the tools to create a perfect documentation all in one place. ? I love that I get to review how my docs will look live, as someone coming from a Frontend development background, this was really exciting. ?Generate a response schema directly from JSON responses, this had to be my favorite feature. Manually writing the response scheme could be daunting, but with spotlight all you have to do is copy and past the json response and it will generate the scheme for you with just one click. ? Export and Flexibility: You can publish docs directly from Spotlight or export your OpenAPI specification file to use with other tools like Redoc or Docsy. The Spotlight interface is very slick and easy to navigate. It simplifies reusing components across endpoints, which is super efficient, so you don't have to rewrite parameters that are repeated are across several endpoints. It’s very beginner-friendly and I’m super excited to keep experimenting with more APIs using Spotlight. If you’re into API documentation I think you shoul give Spotlight a try. Tomorrow I'll be learning how to integrate an OpenAPI Specification file into Swagge UI to generate an Interactive API reference document. Check out the API reference doc I created below with Spotlight.. #30daysofAPIDocumentation #technicalwriting #apidocumentation

Crappy documentation can be a developer's nightmare. Things I often see in Developer Docs that make them hard to use: * Reiterating product features on their starting page. Developers already know the features and want to TRY the product. Show them the fastest way possible. * Missing a useful search. Even if your docs are not organized well. If they are comprehensive I can get the job done with a search that works. * API docs are unhelpful: A simple reference without examples and without a show-not-tell approach is not helpful. Include examples and at best an interactive demo.

?? Best Practices: Code Readability and Maintenance ?? Writing clean, readable code is essential for maintaining and scaling your projects. Here are some best practices to follow: 1- Consistent Naming Conventions:Use descriptive and consistent names for variables and functions. 2 - Modular Code: Break down large functions into smaller, reusable modules. 3- Comments and Documentation: Keep your code well-documented to help others (and your future self) understand it. Improving readability reduces bugs and makes collaboration easier. #WebDevelopment #BestPractices #CleanCode

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Introducing a groundbreaking method for embedding files into a single-parent document! This innovative solution enhances efficiency by simplifying the documentation creation process for teams, eliminating the manual copy-and-paste hassle. #Efficiency #Documentation #Innovation

?? Mastering VS Code: Top Tips for Developers ?? VS Code is one of the most popular code editors out there, and for good reason! It’s packed with features that can help boost your productivity and streamline your workflow. Here are some tips to get the most out of VS Code: 1. Use Extensions Wisely Extensions like Prettier for code formatting, Live Server for real-time previews, and GitLens for version control make coding smoother and more efficient. 2. Master Keyboard Shortcuts ?? Save time by learning essential shortcuts like Ctrl + P for quick file navigation, Ctrl + Shift + P to open the command palette, and Ctrl + / to toggle comments. 3. Custom Snippets ?? Create custom code snippets to insert frequently used code blocks with a simple command. This can save you tons of time on repetitive tasks. 4. Zen Mode ??♂? Need to focus? Enter Zen Mode (Ctrl + K Z) to hide all distractions and immerse yourself in your code. 5. Experiment with Themes ?? Make your coding environment comfortable by experimenting with different themes. Whether you prefer dark mode or light, there’s something for everyone. VS Code is more than just a code editor—it's a powerful tool that can adapt to your unique workflow. Try out these tips and watch your productivity soar! What’s your favorite VS Code tip? Share it in the comments! #VSCode #CodingTips #WebDevelopment #Productivity #DevTools

As the OpenAPI Overlay Specification 1.0 was released a couple of months ago, here is a quick overview of how Overlays let technical writers add documentation onto APIs without altering the main spec. #APIDocumentation #OpenAPI

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