Editing Software documentation (section)

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'''Software documentation''' is written text or illustration that accompanies computer [[software]] or is embedded in the source code.  The documentation either explains how the software operates or how to use it, and may mean different things to people in different roles.

[[Documentation]] is an important part of software engineering. Types of documentation include:
* [[Requirement]]s – Statements that identify attributes, capabilities, characteristics, or qualities of a system.  This is the foundation for what will be or has been implemented.
* Architecture/Design – Overview of software. Includes relations to an environment and construction principles to be used in design of software components.
* Technical – Documentation of code, algorithms, interfaces, and [[API documentation|API]]s.
* End user – Manuals for the end-user, system administrators and support staff.
* Marketing – How to market the product and analysis of the market demand.