Open source projects often have outdated docs because updating them manually is tedious. A tool could parse code changes and generate corresponding documentation updates. Framework maintainers would pay for time saved and better user experience. Start with JavaScript frameworks and expand to others later. Risk: incomplete parsing leading to incorrect docs.
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Automated docs updater for open source
Develop a tool that automatically updates API documentation when code changes. Focus on popular frameworks to start.
Why now
Maintaining accurate documentation remains a pain point for open source maintainers.
- Who for
- open source maintainers
- Business model
- freemium SaaS
- Effort
- A few weeks
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