Opportunities to Enhance Documentation with AI Tools

I am writing this book from late 2023 to early 2024, a time when a new wave of tools and services powered by artificial intelligence (AI) are disrupting the industry and how people use technical tools. I want to note the date, as it remains to be seen if this is another hype cycle doomed to wane out of our attention or a new paradigm that is truly here to stay.

But at the time of writing, it would be a topic amiss for me not to cover, as when used correctly, these new tools and services have a lot of potential. They have the potential to increase your productivity, bring new ideas and possibilities, and give you time to work on that long list of tasks you “never have time for.” They also have the potential to give you incorrect advice, waste valuable resources, and possibly, in the hands of unscrupulous employers, replace you.

There are so many tools and services this chapter could cover, but it would be a long...