Description

Does IT documentation seem time-consuming and complex? “Optimal Documentation: Useful, Up-to-Date, and Convenient” is a practical handbook for IT documentation that helps you create useful, up-to-date, and well-managed documentation.

This book provides you with concrete guidelines on how to document IT projects in a way that supports the team and streamlines workflows.

• How to avoid wasting time on documentation and focus only on creating the necessary information.
• How to keep documentation up-to-date and use it as an effective tool for teamwork.
• How to structure documentation so that it is logical and easy to use.
• How to choose and use tools that support the documentation lifecycle.

You won’t find complex and lengthy procedures here—only practical guidelines that you can immediately apply in your work!

Who is this IT documentation guide suitable for?

If your work involves documentation, this IT documentation guide provides you with practical tools and a systematic approach to make documentation efficient and up-to-date.

The book will be most beneficial for:

• Business Analysts and Systems Analysts who are responsible for creating and updating documentation.
• Project Managers who need a clear and structured overview of project progress.
• IT specialists, developers, and testers who create or use documentation in their daily work.

The principles of the book can also be applied in other fields where documentation needs to be created and managed.

Book Structure – how to document IT projects effectively?

The book is divided into five parts, which guide you step by step through the process of creating and managing documentation:

1. Useful – We learn to understand when, why, and for whom documentation is useful.
2. Optimal – We make choices regarding the level of detail and formats of documentation to ensure it is sufficient and easily understandable.
3. Up-to-date – We review our documentation processes to ensure the documentation is always kept up to date.
4. Convenient – We structure the documentation clearly and choose the best tools for creating and maintaining it.
5. Practical – We apply the above principles in everyday work, both in new and existing projects.

You can also see the full table of contents among the product images!

Does the book include practical examples and tools?

• Yes! The book includes an overview of the most common documentation repositories and their pros and cons.
• It provides practical examples from IT projects that help better understand the challenges and solutions of documentation.
• The exercises at the end of each chapter help you immediately apply what you’ve learned and create your own documentation guide.

Author of the book

Kaja Trees is a Business and IT Systems Analyst and Instructor with over 25 years of experience in the IT field. She has worked with startups, large corporations, and European Union projects, helping organizations create and manage useful and up-to-date documentation. Her practical experience and analytical approach have shaped effective documentation methodologies, which form the foundation of this book.

Book formats and shipping

• The e-book is available for download in PDF, EPUB, and MOBI formats.
• The paperback book can be ordered worldwide, but delivery times outside of Estonia may vary. In Estonia, the paperback book will be shipped within a few business days after its release.

Pre-orders for the book are now open. During the pre-order period, the book is available at a discounted price.

The first draft of the book is complete and has been sent to test readers (see the latest status here). The book is based on a course that Kaja has conducted both as a standalone training and as part of a longer program (explore custom training options here).

• As soon as the publication date for your chosen book format is set, you will receive an email notification about its availability.
• For the e-book, you will receive an email with download instructions for different versions as soon as it is published.
• For the paperback, you will be among the first to receive it at your selected parcel locker.

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If you are looking for the English version of the book, click here.