Most companies say docs matter, but @mplacona.com 🧮 crunched the numbers.
Good docs =
-$22k/year wasted per dev just hunting for answers
-$1.25M/year in onboarding drag for a 100-dev org
-$50k+ in support costs you could deflect with self-service
👇 Full breakdown (with data)👇
go.dosu.dev/HcW2dLS
Chat, what does this mean? Do I unlock a prize or something?
Always up to date docs:
dosu.dev/blog/using-...
Engaging dev communities fuels indie success.
Key strategies I use:
- Share open-source tools and libraries
- Contribute to others' projects
- Discuss topics you care about
- Seek feedback on your projects
Focus on helping others. Give more than you take. What are your strategies?
Docs rot fast.
@dosu_ai now keeps them alive:
✅ Generate Docs from diffs & issues
✅ Self-documenting PRs update docs + comment after merge
Always up to date!
Guide below 👇
Yes!!! Another KeyStrok.es happy customer!
Video looks great, Lars!
The best indie developers are leveraging AI as a tool in their coding process.
They use every tool available to build faster, ship more products in their lifetime, and run circles around normal teams.
What are your favourite? Cursor is mine right now!
Every entrepreneur faces failures.
What defines a winning entrepreneur is the one who learns and keeps moving forward! 🚀
Building in public builds trust.
I found that sharing my journey as an indie developer:
- Helps others learn from my wins and mistakes
- Showcases authenticity
- Builds relationships with users
Why does authenticity matter in developer relations?
None of us likes being marketed or sold to. Developers expect transparency above all, so anything that screams marketing will be easily readable and counterproductive.
…and why Dosu keeps the meter running in your favor.
Author: Marcos Placona | DevRel @ Dosu
It’s easy for documentation to get shoved aside when you’re racing to ship features. But it’s the quiet fo...
