Don't Use Confluence for Technical Documentation

In this insightful video, I delve into the complexities and challenges of using Confluence for technical documentation, particularly in large organizations with multiple teams. I discuss why Confluence, while a versatile tool, may not be the most efficient choice for this purpose due to its fluid content structure, difficulties in version control, and the ease of content duplication leading to confusion.
Moreover, I explore alternative solutions that could enhance the technical documentation process. These include using Git with a pull request mechanism, which allows for a more controlled and reviewable approach to documentation. Additionally, I examine tools like Docusaurus, Hugo, and GitBooks, highlighting their specific advantages in managing technical documentation.
This video is a must-watch for software developers, IT professionals, and team leaders seeking to optimize their documentation processes. I provide practical insights and recommendations for choosing the right tool for your specific documentation needs, emphasizing the importance of a tool that is tailored to the job rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.
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[@LiveItUpDaily]

Have you used Nuclino? If so, would you recommend it for technical documentation?

[@taoOfBacon]

While I agree with the challenge to tightly couple documentation to versions you solve 1 problem with Git you create many more, how do you search across releases and branches to find the right documentation or changes. I'd also agree that some documentation can be split across both tools however I would suggest that with labelling and tagging Confluence can be tied to releases and be a better source of *knowledge management*.
Further confluence pages with the associated list of stories or epic will quickly add value to explain the status of release delivery, owners and changes made. Very specific technical documents like a release doc with upgrade scripts or instructions indeed should be in git

[@OutOfDevOps]

Hi thanks for your comment. If you look at the title of the video is saying exactly that.

[@arcangeloguerriero8206]

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