18. Documentation Automation
AI turns dreaded documentation into a quick task. Generate README, API docs, docstrings in seconds.
(Spoiler: "I'll document it later" has been every developer's lie since 1970. AI finally makes it possible. Your PM is suspicious. 📝)
What AI Can Generate
- README.md: Paste code → "Generate README"
- API Documentation: From OpenAPI/Swagger or code
- Inline Comments: Copilot suggests docstrings
- Architecture Docs: Claude analyzes codebase → writes ADRs
- Changelogs: From git commits
Best Practices
- ✓ AI generates draft, you refine
- ✓ Use for boilerplate (function descriptions), not strategic content
- ✓ Always review for accuracy