About This Course
The story behind this API documentation course (and why I might be slightly obsessed with good docs)
So... Why Did I Create This Course?
Hey there! I'm Gaurav, and if you've ever yelled at your screen because an API doc made no sense, congratulations—we're kindred spirits.
Picture this: It's 2 AM, my coffee has gone cold, and I'm staring at API documentation that looks like someone encrypted it just to mess with me. I'm trying to figure out a simple integration, but instead, I've gone down a rabbit hole of vague explanations, missing examples, and function names that seem to have been generated by a cat walking on a keyboard.
Somewhere between my third sigh of existential despair and my cat giving me a "get your life together" look, it hit me—if I, a technical writer and developer, am struggling, imagine how others feel!
I've seen it all: APIs so powerful they could automate world domination, yet their docs were so bad, no one could figure out how to use them. I've seen developers age in real time trying to decipher undocumented error messages. And I thought, this madness must stop!
So, instead of just complaining (okay, I did that first), I created this course. My mission? To make API documentation something people actually understand, enjoy writing, and—dare I say it—respect.
What You'll Find in This Course
This isn't your typical dry, soul-crushing course that makes you regret your life choices. Instead, you'll get:
No-Nonsense API Knowledge
REST, GraphQL, Webhooks—I'll break it all down without making your brain hurt. No jargon-filled nonsense, just real talk.
Documentation That Doesn't Suck
Learn how to write docs that developers actually want to read (instead of throwing their keyboards in frustration).
Tools of the Trade
From OpenAPI to Swagger to Markdown magic—I'll show you tools that'll make you a documentation rockstar.
User-Centered Documentation
Because API docs should be written for humans, not just to satisfy an auditor or a checkbox.
Who This Course Is Perfect For
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Technical Writers
Who want to level up their API documentation game (and maybe become API doc superheroes)
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Developers
Who'd rather be coding but know they can't escape writing docs forever
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Product Managers
Who need to bridge the gap between engineering and actual human users
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Documentation Teams
Looking to go from "ugh, docs" to "wow, docs!"
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Anyone
Who's ever screamed "WHERE ARE THE EXAMPLES?!" at an API doc
A Little About Me
I've spent years wearing many hats—developer, technical writer, API doc specialist, and unofficial therapist for engineers traumatized by bad docs. I currently work at Red Hat, where I spend my time making documentation better, breaking down complex concepts, and sneaking jokes into docs just to see if anyone notices.
I believe that great documentation is the secret weapon of every successful API. It's the difference between an API that thrives and one that collects dust in the corner of the internet.
When I'm not fighting the good fight for better documentation, I'm either lifting weights at the gym, hiking somewhere in the Himalayas, or plotting my dream of retiring in Uttarakhand with a print business.
This course is everything I wish I had when I first started working with API documentation. I've made all the mistakes so you don't have to.
Ready to Join the API Documentation Revolution?
Let's make API docs that actually make sense—one well-documented endpoint at a time!
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