The Modern Technical Writer’s Guide to Docs-as-Code

Join us for an engaging session on how modern technical writing is evolving with developer workflows, AI tools, and open source practices! 🌐 Authoritative insights from the May 2026 Technical Writing Scouting Report by Words n Logic reveal the growing demand for docs-as-code skills in the industry.

This practical workshop will dive into how documentation teams build, review, deploy, and scale using docs-as-code workflows centered around Docusaurus.

Key Topics Include:

• Comparison of Docusaurus with traditional documentation tools
• Documentation architecture and content organization
• Markdown and MDX workflows
• Collaboration using GitHub and pull request reviews
• CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions
• Deployment workflows via Netlify and Vercel
• Real-world challenges: scaling, build times, maintainability

By the end of the session, you'll have a comprehensive understanding of the documentation process from start to finish:
Writer → Pull Request → Review → GitHub Actions → Deploy → Live Docs

Who Should Attend?

• Technical writers transitioning to docs-as-code
• Users of tools like Flare, DITA XML, Confluence, or Microsoft Word
• Freelancers and consultants
• Developer documentation professionals
• Anyone keen to boost their competitiveness in modern technical writing!

Event Agenda:

5:00–5:20 PM — Welcome + Networking 🤝
5:20–5:30 PM — Community Updates + Scouting Report 📊
5:30–6:15 PM — Docs-as-Code in Practice: Building Modern Documentation 🛠️
6:15–6:30 PM — Q&A + Discussion 💬
6:30–6:45 PM — Networking + Closing Remarks 🎤

Speaker Bio:

Doug Purcell
A seasoned technical writer from San Francisco, Doug has crafted software and hardware documentation for Fortune 500 companies across various sectors including cybersecurity and enterprise software. He is also a community organizer for Write the Docs Bay Area, fostering connections among technical writers and industry professionals.

Note: This is not a Library-sponsored event, and the City of Santa Clara is not responsible for content provided by users of the Library meeting rooms.

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