Guided Setup Option

When a documentation project starts, the first two weeks usually decide whether the whole engagement runs smoothly. The Guided Setup Option exists to remove that uncertainty. Instead of handing over a style guide and waiting for questions, we sit with your team and map the actual codebase, the naming conventions, and the places where documentation keeps breaking down.

This is not a training session and it is not a consulting call. It is a structured onboarding block where we define the scope of your internal manuals, agree on the level of detail for each module, and set the review cadence that your developers can realistically maintain. By the end of the setup, you have a documentation plan that names specific files, owners, and deadlines.

The option works best for teams that already have a codebase in production but have never formalised how their systems are described. We bring the templates, the checklists, and the editorial rules. You bring the access to repositories and the willingness to answer pointed questions about legacy code.

• Two structured workshops to map your repository structure and identify documentation gaps
• A custom documentation framework with templates for module overviews, endpoint references, and error handling guides
• Editorial guidelines that match your team's vocabulary and avoid generic phrasing
• A review workflow with clear owners, so updates do not stall after the setup week
• Handover session where your technical leads take ownership of the process

The tradeoff is straightforward. You allocate a concentrated block of time upfront, and in return you get a documentation system that does not depend on one person remembering how things work. Teams that skip this step usually end up with manuals that are technically correct but practically useless, because nobody agreed on what should be documented first.