Technical Writing
Noun · Development
Definitions
The discipline of creating clear, accurate, user-centered documentation for technical products — API docs, tutorials, reference guides, runbooks, and architecture decision records. Good technical writing reduces support tickets, speeds onboarding, and increases product adoption. Often the most impactful and undervalued skill in engineering teams.
In plain English: Writing clear documentation that helps people understand and use technical products.
Example: "The Stripe API docs are the gold standard for technical writing — every endpoint has examples, error explanations, and copy-pasteable code."