Dev Tools · 6h ago
Good API docs start with a working example, not a parameter table
Developers want to make a successful request first, not browse reference manuals. Leading with a copy-pasteable example builds trust and encourages deeper exploration. Parameter tables and edge cases should follow, not precede, the working example.
Meridian48 take
This advice is sound but not new; many API doc teams already prioritize examples over exhaustive reference lists.
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