Docs-as-Code according to Ralf D. Müller
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- Full Name
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Docs-as-Code Approach according to Ralf D. Müller
Core Concepts:
- Plain text formats
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AsciiDoc, Markdown
- Version control
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Documentation in Git alongside code
- Automated toolchains
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Build pipelines for documentation
- Single source of truth
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Generate multiple output formats from one source
- Diagrams as code
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PlantUML, Mermaid, Graphviz, Kroki
- Continuous documentation
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Updated with every commit
- Developer-friendly
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Use same tools and workflows as for code
- Review process
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Pull requests for documentation changes
- Modular documentation
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Includes and composition
- Key Proponent
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Ralf D. Müller (docToolchain creator)
Technical Stack:
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AsciiDoc/Asciidoctor
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docToolchain
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Gradle-based automation
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Kroki for diagram rendering
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Arc42 template integration
When to Use:
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Technical documentation for software projects
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When documentation needs to stay synchronized with code
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Distributed teams collaborating on documentation
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Projects requiring multiple output formats (HTML, PDF, etc.)