{
  "id": 18297825,
  "title": "Editing code samples in documentation: what I check before they ship",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/editing-code-samples-in-documentation-what-i-check-before-they-ship",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-05T11:46:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dev.to",
    "slug": "dev-to",
    "url": "https://dev.to/nataliakovac/editing-code-samples-in-documentation-what-i-check-before-they-ship-3nn2"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "When editing documentation code samples, it's important to thoroughly review each sample to ensure it functions as intended. This includes checking if the code can be copied and run without modifications, ensuring commands and output are separated, and using clear placeholders for user input. Additionally, the text and code should match line by line to avoid discrepancies caused by updates. Finally, strive to keep samples concise and only include the essential lines required to demonstrate the concept. Automation through scripts can help enforce these checks in a docs-as-code setup.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}