If you read only one tech writing book . . .

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	• How to Communicate Technical Information: A Handbook of Software and Hardware Documentation Jonathan Price, Henry Korman Addison-Wesley Professional, 1993 - 448 pages average customer review:based on 6 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Outdated in format but very good

The reason for my post is this: it gave me a good viewpoint and methodology on how to budget, estimate, and quote hours s ell as the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).

This book will tell you what it takes to design information concerning all aspects of software and hardware documentation. What it does, and I believe sets itslef from other books, is how to budget and plan estimates for software and hardware technical writing.

It will tell you how to write procedures, install guides, indexes, nice-to-haves, and user manuals. It will tell you what the SDLC is and what needs to happen at each stage; very useful to a novice (me). Great book for that and a good reference manual for those looking for tips on how to write; it will take you through step-by-step on how to deliver proper documentation... invaluable.

For its time, it was formatted in a way that was acceptable. If you can see past that and take away tidbits and chunks of information, this book is for you additionalto what I have said above.

It served my purpose of learning SDLC nuances; it talks of how to write and interview SMEs (very valuable to a novice), and give a great way to figure out how to estimate and plan a project.

I give it a B+ in 2006 times. I wonder what these knowledgeable authors would write if it was updated -- and they are very knowledgeable.

Enjoy

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Excellent entry- to mid-level

This book is clear, readable and interesting (more than I can say for my other reference books on this subject). It uses not just examples of good doc writing and formats, but also examples of first-cut not-so-good ones, and contrasts them. The layout of the book is easy to use, and the content complete.

I have several other reference books on this subject, and this is the one I love.

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If you read only one tech writing book . . .

If you read only one tech writing book, this should be that book. Saying neither too much nor too little, this book steps you through everything you need to know, from where and how to find the background documents you need in order to learn about your subject, through how to schedule your project, to how to produce your outline, drafts, and finished document. Read this book!

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Master of none

This is very much a book for beginners. What areas it does cover are only done on a superficial level. Anyone that has any formal training/education in technical writing will find very little in this book that is not either basic information or common sense. Important areas are covered in such a way that you know that you have to go elsewhere for the full story. There are too many better books out there.

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