Title: The Role of Technical Documentation in Collaborative Software Development: Best Practices and Case Studies
Authors: Oluwasanmi Segun Adanigbo, Naomi Chukwurah, Chisom Elizabeth Alozie
Volume: 9
Issue: 4
Pages: 88-96
Publication Date: 2025/04/28
Abstract:
Technical documentation is critical in collaborative software development, bridging team communication, ensuring consistency, and supporting knowledge transfer. As software development evolves, so too must the practices surrounding documentation. This review paper explores the current landscape of technical documentation, highlighting its importance in collaborative environments and the challenges associated with creating and maintaining it. The paper outlines best practices for effective documentation, emphasizing clear writing, standardization, and documentation integration into the development workflow. Additionally, it examines the future of technical documentation, focusing on emerging trends such as AI, automation, and integration with collaborative platforms. The paper concludes with predictions on how documentation practices will adapt to the increasing complexity and pace of modern software development, ultimately suggesting that dynamic, integrated, and continuously updated documentation will become the standard in the industry.