I write developer getting started guides and onboarding documentation structured to minimize time-to-first-success — removing every obstacle between a developer reading your docs and having something working.
Getting started guide structure: prerequisites and environment setup with exact commands; installation and package management; authentication setup (step by step with real credential handling); first working example that actually runs and produces meaningful output; 3-5 common first tasks organized by developer goal; and next steps that guide naturally into your deeper reference documentation.
Beyond basic quickstarts I also write: SDK quickstart guides for each supported language; framework-specific integration tutorials (Next.js, Django, Express, FastAPI, Laravel, Spring Boot, etc.); migration guides from competing tools or older versions; and tutorial series covering progressively complex use cases.
My DevOps and engineering background means I write for developers who will test every command — not just read them. All instructions are verified in a clean environment before delivery.