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Software documentation is written text that accompanies computer software. It explains how the software operates, how to install it, how to use it, and other resources for help.

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Why do so many libraries have no/poor documentation?

I think sometimes it's because the developer is so wrapped up in the code that it's "obvious" to him/her how it works and they can't see why it wouldn't be obvious to anyone else. Similarly, loads of …
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