"When you explain how to solve their problems in the language that they program in, it's an opportunity to build trust and credibility."
In the demo, you can hear about:
The importance of code in developer documentation.
Comparisons of different approaches to code integration in documentation.
The five criteria for evaluating code samples in documentation: maintainability, multiple languages, runnability, idiomaticity, and production readiness.
The advantages of using full SDKs in documentation.
Takeaways
Well-integrated code in documentation can significantly enhance the developer experience.
The choice between HTTP snippets and full SDKs depends on factors like authentication, data models, validation, error handling, language-specific documentation, and code hinting.
Consider the five criteria when evaluating code samples in the documentation: maintainability, multiple languages, runnability, idiomaticity, and production readiness.
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