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Watch how proper documentation saves 40% debugging time
Developers often skip documentation because they believe it slows them down. In reality, proper documentation saves 4–5 times more time by reducing debugging and expediting onboarding.
When developers leave a team, up to 70% of their unique knowledge can vanish if documentation is poor – creating dangerous knowledge silos that slow development.
Documentation may seem tedious upfront, yet well‐documented code bases suffer 50% fewer critical bugs and enable 60% faster onboarding over time.
When documentation is treated as an afterthought rather than integrated with coding, it’s consistently deprioritized – even though the best solutions arise when documentation evolves alongside code.
Many developers produce documentation that’s either overly verbose or too sparse. The ideal approach explains the “why” behind decisions – not just the “what” or “how” inferred from the code.
High-performing teams cultivate a culture where documentation is as valued, reviewed, and maintained as code itself – dramatically reducing technical debt.
42% of their time maintaining code they don’t fully understand due to poor documentation
21% of their time rediscovering information that was never documented but once known by the team
30% longer debugging sessions when working with poorly documented code versus well-documented systems
4x longer onboarding time for new team members when documentation is incomplete or outdated
15–20% of total project budgets spent on issues that proper documentation could have prevented
"I used to think documentation was a waste of time until our team lead implemented a new documentation policy. Within 3 months, our bug reports decreased by 38% and new team members were contributing meaningful code in days rather than weeks. Documentation isn't just busywork – it's a critical investment."
Cristina Radulescu
Senior Software Engineer at Uber
"As a team lead, I've seen firsthand how proper documentation transforms a codebase. When we started enforcing documentation standards, knowledge sharing improved dramatically. What used to take days of back-and-forth now takes minutes of reading. The upfront cost is nothing compared to the long-term benefits."
Connor Holland
Software Engineer at Vanguard
"I inherited a codebase with almost no documentation and spent the first three months just figuring out how things worked. After documenting as I learned, the next developer who joined was productive in only two weeks. Good documentation doesn’t just help others – it forces you to think more clearly about your own code."
Ankit Kumar
Software Engineer at Samsung
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of developers report spending more time understanding existing code than writing new code
average time saved per week when working with well-documented code
fewer critical bugs in well-documented codebases
faster onboarding times with proper documentation
Software Engineer & Instructor
Andrei has represented Romania in international competitive programming contests – and now he brings his passion for clear, concise documentation to help you master one of the most overlooked aspects of software development.
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Mircea has built innovative products and coached teams on best practices – including how proper documentation can revolutionize software maintenance. His insights help you transform your approach to coding and communication.
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Yes! The course is designed to help you develop robust documentation practices that improve code quality, streamline onboarding, and reduce debugging time. You’ll gain practical strategies you can implement immediately.
Beginners are welcome! We start with the fundamentals of effective documentation, so even if you’ve never focused on it before, you’ll quickly learn the essentials.
You get access to everything right away – plus, we regularly update the content so your resource library keeps growing along with your skills.
Not at all. The course is designed for every programmer. We focus on the best practices of documentation that apply regardless of your language or expertise.
Every day you wait adds to technical debt. Start now to transform your development process and save countless hours in the long run.
Investing in effective documentation can dramatically reduce debugging time, lower technical debt, and boost team efficiency – making it one of the smartest investments in your career.
We don't offer refunds under any circumstance. You can try our free documentation tutorials before subscribing.
While we'd love to have you stay, if you decide to cancel, the process is quick and simple – and you’re always welcome back when you're ready to continue improving your documentation.
Our Documentation Course empowers you to streamline your development process by translating complex code decisions into clear, actionable documentation.
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