[User-committee] Proposal for specific API documentation questions on the User Survey

Anne Gentle anne at openstack.org
Sun Feb 23 22:58:25 UTC 2014


Hi all,
I'd like to see some specific questions around the API documentation for
the User Survey.

I wouldn't mind also adding questions about the install/config/operator
docs to the survey, but I would prefer to start here since this is the
first time app devs will be targeted. If we could add one additional
question for the docs overall, it would be the first question.

1. What is your number one top priority in evaluating API and SDK docs as a
consumer of them? Rank first and second only.
Accuracy
Proof that it's reviewed or tested
Quality
Professional polish and editing
Meeting end-user needs
Consistency
Timely updates
Clear feedback channel
Uses a formatting standard correct for the language
I don't consume them

2. What are the most valuable features of the current OpenStack API docs?

Ability to comment
Storing source in Github (so that I can collaborate on docs)
Review workflow that enables edits to be approved
Syntax highlighting for code samples
Look and feel
Support for translations
Multiple outputs (PDF, HTML, ebook)

3. What do the current OpenStack API docs lack?

Well-organized content across projects
Intuitive editing workflow
Stability, reliable output processing
Search functionality
Ease of incorporating working tested samples
Low or no cost licensing of tool chain
Community collaboration
Automation

Thanks!
Anne
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