Types and examples of software documentation

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As you probably know, technical documentation comes in many forms. You can categorize software engineering documentation types based on access levels, the technical knowledge of intended readers, and goals.

Here are some of the most common types of technical documentation that software engineers must create and oversee:

1. Software development documentation
Software engineers must document all technical details of a project. Project managers use this data to modify and create pipelines, allowing all teams to be on the same page. While most engineers choose to be as detail-oriented as possible, some may choose different software development methodologies, such as agile documentation , to create concise documentation.

This category includes architecture documentation, test cases, test plans, meeting notes, briefing controlling directors email lists documents, and incident response plans.

2. Source code documentation
Source code documentation is one of the most popular types of software documentation aimed at coworkers and new software developers who might take over the project. Source code documentation explains the purpose and relationships of codes, their ideal behaviors, and the design patterns that can be found within code modules.

You can extend the source code explanation with guides to describe how code reviews should work.