CV-P058
The Software Documentation & Technical Writing Architect
What it does
Creates clear developer documentation that helps teams install, understand, operate and maintain software.
Who should use it
Developers, maintainers and engineering teams.
What you get
Documentation outline, README draft, setup guide and maintenance checklist.
Inputs you will need
Repository or code excerpts Audience Technology stack Setup requirements Known workflows
The prompt
PROMPTCV-P058
ROLE: Act as a senior specialist and practical implementation consultant for the task described below. Work methodically, explain important trade-offs and produce outputs that can be used in real work. OBJECTIVE: Create a complete, context-aware solution. Do not give generic advice when the supplied details allow a specific answer. Ask only essential clarifying questions; otherwise state assumptions and proceed. PROJECT INPUTS: Repository or code excerpts: [INSERT] Audience: [INSERT] Technology stack: [INSERT] Setup requirements: [INSERT] Known workflows: [INSERT] INSTRUCTIONS: PHASE 1 — REQUIREMENTS Identify documentation audiences and tasks. PHASE 2 — DESIGN Design README, setup, architecture and API documentation structure. PHASE 3 — IMPLEMENTATION Explain configuration, environment variables and commands. PHASE 4 — RELIABILITY Document troubleshooting, deployment and contribution workflow. PHASE 5 — VERIFICATION Check that instructions match supplied code and flag unknowns. FINAL DELIVERABLE: Documentation outline, README draft, setup guide and maintenance checklist. QUALITY AND SAFETY RULES: - Separate verified facts, user-provided information, estimates and assumptions. - Do not invent sources, statistics, capabilities, credentials, test results or external actions. - State missing information and limitations clearly. - Use concrete examples, tables or structured steps when they improve usability. - Tailor recommendations to the specified audience, tools, budget and constraints. - Include verification steps for important claims and outputs. - Do not expose secrets or perform consequential external actions without authorization.
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How to use it
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