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Documentation Philosophy

Build First, Document Later

Our project follows a "Build First, Document Later" philosophy, which emphasizes delivering working functionality before comprehensive public documentation. This approach ensures that our documentation reflects reality rather than aspirations.

Documentation Balance

Internal Documentation

We maintain extensive internal documentation for:

  • Development: Planning and technical context
  • AI Sessions: Ensuring continuity
  • Decision Making: Preserving history
  • Technical Details: Capturing implementation specifics

Public Documentation

We carefully manage public documentation to:

  • Avoid premature feature promises
  • Focus on existing functionality
  • Build credibility through delivery
  • Maintain flexibility in development

Documentation Strategy

Phase 1: Build Focus

During active development:

  • Keep public documentation minimal
  • Maintain comprehensive internal docs
  • Focus energy on building features
  • Document only what exists

Phase 2: Document What Works

Once features are stable:

  • Create comprehensive public docs
  • Write user guides for working systems
  • Document proven APIs
  • Share real-world usage examples

Benefits of Our Approach

For Development

  • Faster progress through focused effort
  • Flexibility to pivot based on learning
  • Momentum from working software
  • Documentation that reflects reality

For Users

  • Better experience with working features
  • Clear understanding of capabilities
  • Trust built through delivery
  • Valuable feedback opportunities

Documentation Principles

  1. Truth in Documentation: Only document what exists and works
  2. Internal Clarity: Maintain detailed internal documentation
  3. External Restraint: Keep public docs focused on proven features
  4. Continuous Refinement: Update docs based on real usage
  5. Value Delivery: Prioritize working software over comprehensive documentation