In this module, you'll explore how to strike the perfect balance between clarity and efficiency in automation documentation. This lesson dives into the pitfalls of over-documentation—or WET documentation—and shows you how to apply DRY documentation principles to keep your notes clear, concise, and effective. By focusing on strategic, minimal documentation, you can reduce visual clutter, save time, and ensure your workflows remain easy to understand and maintain.
Video (6:55 minutes)
Why it matters
Over-documentation creates clutter and slows understanding.
Strategic documentation improves efficiency and prevents unnecessary complexity.
Avoiding wet documentation
Excessive notes add visual clutter – Too many notes make workflows harder to read.
Overuse of comments – Documenting every action can make it difficult to identify key information.
Inefficient documentation takes time – When documentation requires extra effort to parse, it defeats its purpose.
Applying dry documentation principles
Use clear, descriptive names – Well-named actions and variables reduce the need for extra notes.
Document only where necessary – Focus on clarifying key outcomes rather than restating what is already clear.
Leverage AI tools – Features like RoboRusty generate documentation automatically, reducing manual effort.
The impact
Clarity and reduced clutter – Streamlined documentation makes workflows easier to follow.
Time savings – Less unnecessary documentation means quicker understanding and updates.
Consistency and maintainability – Minimizes errors when making changes, ensuring long-term efficiency.
By following dry documentation principles, automation remains clear, efficient, and easy to maintain while avoiding unnecessary complexity.
