Documenting and Releasing a Framework

Building the framework in the lifecycle of an application development framework (ADF) is only the beginning. Proper documentation and release management are paramount to ensure its long-term success and adoption. Without well-documented features and a structured approach to managing releases, even the most innovative frameworks can fail to deliver their intended value.

This chapter provides a comprehensive guide to creating adequate documentation and implementing robust release management practices. By focusing on tools, platforms, and best practices, we aim to help you make an ADF that is not only functional but also user-friendly, transparent, and easy to maintain.

As we know, the primary purpose of frameworks is to deal with systems complexity and simplify application developers’ work, and documentation is clearly a significant contributor to this mission.

Meanwhile, strategic release management ensures that updates are predictable...