Welcome to episode 152 of the Technical Writing Success podcast from Curt Robbins. This podcast is targeted at IT professionals, technical writers, and documentation specialists. Subscribe today to never miss a single daily episode! Today’s episode reviews an article by show producer Robbins entitled "Tool Review: Swagger" that was published on LinkedIn on November 9 (link below). Hosts Daphne and Fred unpack this informative article to provide a comprehensive review of the Swagger tool ecosystem that is built around the OpenAPI Specification (OAS) and is designed to improve the entire lifecycle of Application Programming Interfaces (APIs). Robbins details the numerous advantages of using Swagger, such as interactive documentation via Swagger UI, support for a design-first approach, and automation through Swagger Codegen, which generates boilerplate code. However, the author also presents challenges and drawbacks, including the steep learning curve associated with the OAS and the risk of documentation becoming inaccurate if not diligently maintained. Finally, the article identifies the target audiences for Swagger, arguing that it is highly valuable for large enterprises, API-first startups, and individual consultants due to its standardization and productivity benefits. _________________________ I'm currently taking on new clients. I enjoy helping companies with their documentation and communications strategy and implementation. Contact me to learn about my reasonable rates and fast turnaround. — Curt _________________________ >> Read the original article: https://tinyurl.com/mry94bwf >> Read the Robbins article "Tool Review: Adobe FrameMaker" article: https://tinyurl.com/5dj3b8tp >> Read the Robbins article "Helping Junior Technical Writers": https://tinyurl.com/yc82h4j7 >> Read the Robbins article "10 Famous Technical Writers": https://tinyurl.com/5ejznknw >> Read the Robbins article "Tech Writers: Embrace Structured Content": https://tinyurl.com/32ysxm3v >> Read the Robbins article "Role of User Experience in Tech Writing": https://tinyurl.com/mrdtenbb >> Join the Technical Writing Success group on LinkedIn: https://tinyurl.com/mr28u7td >> Subscribe to the weekly Tech Writing Success newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/yc7dbfy3 >> Subscribe to the AI for Technical Writers podcast: https://tinyurl.com/mppehxtn
