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Markdown - Modern Software Documentation, Explained
In this episode of Learning the Dots, Alex and Morgan tackle Markdown—what it looks like today, why it has changed, and how teams can create documentation that actually gets used. The discussion focuses on why Markdown has become the foundation for effective documentation and how collaboration tools and standards turn documentation into a living asset instead of shelfware.
Why Markdown Became the Standard
The hosts explain why Markdown is now the preferred format for technical documentation. Its simplicity lowers the barrier to writing, its text-based nature works seamlessly with version control, and its structure makes content easier for AI tools to read, summarize, and reuse.
Documentation as a Team Sport
Modern documentation isn’t written in isolation. Tools like Confluence, GitHub, and Loom help teams collaborate asynchronously through shared pages, pull requests, automation, and short explanatory videos. The result is faster knowledge sharing and fewer “tribal knowledge” gaps.
Automation and AI Readiness
The episode highlights how documentation today is increasingly designed to work with automation and AI. Clean Markdown, consistent structure, and clear headings make it easier for tools to generate summaries, answer questions, and keep content up to date as systems evolve.
Style, Standards, and Accessibility
Good documentation isn’t just accurate—it’s usable. Alex and Morgan discuss why effective guides require:
- Clear writing standards
- Consistent formatting
- Intentional accessibility, including readable structure and support for assistive technologies
Without these, even well-written documentation can fail its audience.
Key Takeaway
Modern documentation is not about writing more—it’s about writing clearly, consistently, and collaboratively, using formats and tools that scale with teams and technology.
Recap and Close
This episode reinforces how Markdown, collaboration tools, and accessibility-first standards turn documentation into a strategic asset rather than an afterthought.
We’re here to help at Snarful, so reach out on our website if you have any more questions.
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By Matt WilliamsIn this episode of Learning the Dots, Alex and Morgan tackle Markdown—what it looks like today, why it has changed, and how teams can create documentation that actually gets used. The discussion focuses on why Markdown has become the foundation for effective documentation and how collaboration tools and standards turn documentation into a living asset instead of shelfware.
Why Markdown Became the Standard
The hosts explain why Markdown is now the preferred format for technical documentation. Its simplicity lowers the barrier to writing, its text-based nature works seamlessly with version control, and its structure makes content easier for AI tools to read, summarize, and reuse.
Documentation as a Team Sport
Modern documentation isn’t written in isolation. Tools like Confluence, GitHub, and Loom help teams collaborate asynchronously through shared pages, pull requests, automation, and short explanatory videos. The result is faster knowledge sharing and fewer “tribal knowledge” gaps.
Automation and AI Readiness
The episode highlights how documentation today is increasingly designed to work with automation and AI. Clean Markdown, consistent structure, and clear headings make it easier for tools to generate summaries, answer questions, and keep content up to date as systems evolve.
Style, Standards, and Accessibility
Good documentation isn’t just accurate—it’s usable. Alex and Morgan discuss why effective guides require:
- Clear writing standards
- Consistent formatting
- Intentional accessibility, including readable structure and support for assistive technologies
Without these, even well-written documentation can fail its audience.
Key Takeaway
Modern documentation is not about writing more—it’s about writing clearly, consistently, and collaboratively, using formats and tools that scale with teams and technology.
Recap and Close
This episode reinforces how Markdown, collaboration tools, and accessibility-first standards turn documentation into a strategic asset rather than an afterthought.
We’re here to help at Snarful, so reach out on our website if you have any more questions.
Sponsors
https://pinsandaces.com/discount/SNARFUL – 21% off https://skoni.com/discount/SNARFUL – 15% off https://oldglory.com/discount/SNARFUL – 15% off https://strongcoffeecompany.com/discount/SNARFUL
Use promo code SNARFUL at checkout to support the show.