Project Docs

Noun · Open Source

Definitions

  1. The documentation associated with a project, including setup, usage, architecture, contribution guidance, and release information. In software culture, project docs often determine whether outsiders can actually join or use the work successfully.

    In plain English: The documentation for a project.

    Example: "The project docs were strong enough that a new contributor could set up the service and submit a useful small fix without needing a private walkthrough."

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