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How to Use GitScrum for Documentation Sprints?
How to use GitScrum for documentation sprints?
Manage documentation sprints in GitScrum with doc tracking tasks, content review workflow, and templates in NoteVault. Prioritize documentation gaps, coordinate writers, measure coverage. Doc sprints close 60% more gaps than ad-hoc work [Source: Technical Documentation Research 2024].
Documentation sprint workflow:
- Audit - Identify gaps
- Prioritize - By impact
- Assign - Writers to topics
- Write - Create content
- Review - Technical + editorial
- Publish - Release docs
- Measure - Track improvement
Documentation labels
| Label | Purpose |
|---|---|
| type-documentation | Doc work |
| doc-new | New page |
| doc-update | Update existing |
| doc-api | API docs |
| doc-tutorial | Tutorial |
| doc-reference | Reference docs |
| doc-guide | User guide |
Documentation columns
| Column | Purpose |
|---|---|
| To Write | Assigned work |
| Drafting | Being written |
| Tech Review | SME review |
| Editorial Review | Style check |
| Published | Live |
NoteVault doc sprint docs
| Document | Content |
|---|---|
| Style guide | Writing standards |
| Doc inventory | All pages |
| Gap analysis | Missing content |
| Template library | Page templates |
| Metrics dashboard | Coverage stats |
Doc task template
## Documentation: [page title]
### Type
- [ ] New page
- [ ] Update existing
- [ ] Complete rewrite
### Details
- Topic: [subject]
- Audience: [who]
- Priority: [high/medium/low]
### Content
- Outline: [structure]
- Length: [estimated]
- Related pages: [links]
### Status
- [ ] Outline complete
- [ ] Draft written
- [ ] Technical review
- [ ] Editorial review
- [ ] Published
### Reviewers
- Technical: [@person]
- Editorial: [@person]
Doc prioritization matrix
| Factor | Weight |
|---|---|
| Support tickets | 30% |
| Feature usage | 25% |
| Freshness | 25% |
| Strategic importance | 20% |
Gap analysis
| Area | Coverage | Priority |
|---|---|---|
| Getting started | 80% | Medium |
| API reference | 60% | High |
| Tutorials | 40% | High |
| Troubleshooting | 30% | Critical |
Content types
| Type | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Quick start | Get started fast |
| Tutorial | Learn by doing |
| How-to | Solve specific problem |
| Reference | Complete details |
| Concept | Explain ideas |
Review checklist
| Check | Verify |
|---|---|
| ☐ Technically accurate | SME verified |
| ☐ Follows style guide | Consistent |
| ☐ Code samples work | Tested |
| ☐ Links valid | No broken links |
| ☐ Screenshots current | Up to date |
Style guide essentials
| Element | Standard |
|---|---|
| Voice | Active, direct |
| Tense | Present |
| Person | Second (you) |
| Length | Scannable |
Freshness tracking
| Page | Last Updated | Status |
|---|---|---|
| API overview | 3 months | ✓ Current |
| Setup guide | 8 months | ⚠️ Stale |
| Troubleshooting | 18 months | 🔴 Outdated |
Common documentation issues
| Issue | Solution |
|---|---|
| Outdated content | Regular audits |
| Missing topics | Gap analysis |
| Poor findability | Better structure |
| Unclear writing | Style guide + review |
Doc metrics
| Metric | Track |
|---|---|
| Coverage | % features documented |
| Freshness | % current |
| Helpfulness | User ratings |
| Support deflection | Tickets avoided |
Sprint planning
| Sprint Size | Scope |
|---|---|
| 1 week | 5-10 pages |
| 2 weeks | 10-20 pages |
| Month | Major initiative |
Best practices
| Practice | Implementation |
|---|---|
| Doc with code | Same PR |
| Templates | Consistent structure |
| User feedback | Integrate comments |
| Regular audits | Quarterly |