DocAsCode

DocAsCode is an approach to software documentation that treats documentation content as code. It is authored in plain text using markup languages, stored in a version control system, and built and published through automated pipelines. The aim is to align documentation with the software development lifecycle, enabling traceability and rapid iteration.

In this model, changes are made via commits or pull requests, reviewed by peers, and rendered by a static site generator such as MkDocs, Docusaurus, Sphinx, or Jekyll. The output is deployed to hosting platforms like GitHub Pages, Read the Docs, or Netlify, often alongside software releases. Localization workflows can be integrated into the same repository.

Key advantages include improved collaboration, versioned documentation that evolves with the product, and automated builds and deployments. It also consolidates developer and writer workflows. Challenges include a learning curve for non-developers, governance to prevent documentation debt, and ensuring fast previews for contributors.

See also: docs as code, version control, continuous integration, static site generators, open source documentation.