What is meant by Technical documentation?
"Technical documentation" refers to the creation and management of documents containing technical information about a product, facility, or system.
Typical functions of software in the field of "technical documentation" include:
- Manuals and Guides Creation: Generating user manuals, installation guides, maintenance manuals, and other technical documents providing users with instructions on how to use the product or system.
- Image and Graphics Creation: Incorporating graphics, diagrams, illustrations, and other visual elements to illustrate complex concepts and procedures and enhance the comprehensibility of the documentation.
- Structured Document Authoring: Utilizing structured authoring tools and markup languages such as XML or Markdown to create documents according to defined standards and facilitate content reuse.
- Version Control and Change Tracking: Managing different versions of documents as well as tracking changes and revisions to ensure the integrity and traceability of the documentation.
- Translation Management: Supporting the translation of technical documentation into various languages and managing translation processes to support the internationalization of the product or system.
- Search and Navigation Features: Providing search functionality and clear navigation to help users locate relevant information within the technical documentation.