Types of documentation
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The Documentation Method defines four main types of documentation:
- Tutorials help readers learn how to use a system
- How To Guides show readers how to accomplish a specific task
- Explanations help readers understanding a part of the system
- Reference Guides provide technical documentation about functions, classes, and fields used by the system