From fdb06c934897cf8459ab84d7b044dce63dce3078 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Martin Schroschk <martin.schroschk@tu-dresden.de> Date: Fri, 20 May 2022 07:35:01 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] Move writing style topwards --- .../docs/contrib/content_rules.md | 38 +++++++++---------- 1 file changed, 19 insertions(+), 19 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc.zih.tu-dresden.de/docs/contrib/content_rules.md b/doc.zih.tu-dresden.de/docs/contrib/content_rules.md index caa069dbf..63685d203 100644 --- a/doc.zih.tu-dresden.de/docs/contrib/content_rules.md +++ b/doc.zih.tu-dresden.de/docs/contrib/content_rules.md @@ -53,6 +53,25 @@ or via [Email](mailto:hpcsupport@zih.tu-dresden.de). ## Detailed Overview +### Writing Style + +* Assume that a future reader is eager to start typing commands. Thus, encourage the reader by + addressing him/her directly: + * Example: Use `You can/should ...` instead of `Users can/should ...` + * Example: Use `Your contribution is highly welcome` instead of `Contributions from user-side + are highly welcome` +* Be brief! Provide the main idea/commands first, special cases later. If it is not necessary to + know how a special piece of software works, don't explain it. +* Provide the often-used commands first. +* Use active over passive voice + * Write with confidence. This confidence should be reflected in the documentation, so that + the readers trust and follow it. + * Example: `We recommend something` instead of `Something is recommended.` +* Capitalize headings, e.g. *Exclusive Reservation of Hardware* +* Give keywords in link texts, e.g. [Code Blocks](#code-blocks-and-syntax-highlighting) is more + descriptive than [this subsection](#code-blocks-and-syntax-highlighting) +* Avoid using tabs both in markdown files and in `mkdocs.yaml`. Type spaces instead. + ### Pages Structure and New Page The documentation and pages structure is defined in the configuration file @@ -162,25 +181,6 @@ for a comprehensive overview. side is displayed. The block is open by default if `???+` is used. Long code examples should be folded by default. -### Writing Style - -* Assume that a future reader is eager to start typing commands. Thus, encourage the reader by - addressing him/her directly: - * Example: Use `You can/should ...` instead of `Users can/should ...` - * Example: Use `Your contribution is highly welcome` instead of `Contributions from user-side - are highly welcome` -* Be brief! Provide the main idea/commands first, special cases later. If it is not necessary to - know how a special piece of software works, don't explain it. -* Provide the often-used commands first. -* Use active over passive voice - * Write with confidence. This confidence should be reflected in the documentation, so that - the readers trust and follow it. - * Example: `We recommend something` instead of `Something is recommended.` -* Capitalize headings, e.g. *Exclusive Reservation of Hardware* -* Give keywords in link texts, e.g. [Code Blocks](#code-blocks-and-syntax-highlighting) is more - descriptive than [this subsection](#code-blocks-and-syntax-highlighting) -* Avoid using tabs both in markdown files and in `mkdocs.yaml`. Type spaces instead. - ### Spelling and Technical Wording To provide a consistent and high quality documentation, and help users to find the right pages, -- GitLab