Podcast 121: What are the skills needed for developing a developer portal?

In this episode of the Cherryleaf Podcast, we look at the skills needed for developing a developer portal. We also talk about our new e-learning course “Creating API documentation and developer portals”, and Google’s recommendations for the content needed on a developer portal. Transcript This is the Cherryleaf podcast. Hello and welcome to the latest… Read more »

Thinking of Carol Johnston

Today marks ten years since Carol Johnston, one of the founders of Cherryleaf, passed away. We still miss her, and she is in our thoughts.  

Podcast 120: Lessons learnt in 2021

Happy New Year! We posted this question on social media: What lessons have you learnt over the last 12 months? Working from home, wins, losses, mindset, managing the pandemic etc. In this episode of the Cherryleaf Podcast, we go through the responses, and reflect on what was said. Here is a summary of responses:  … Read more »

Podcast 119: Trends in technical communication for 2022 and beyond

It’s that time of year for us to gaze into our crystal ball and share your and our predictions for the future of technical communication for 2022 and beyond.   Via LinkedIn Wouter Veeken Software/API Tech Writer at Booking.com Unprecedented talent shortages   Robert Powers Senior Technical Writer Leading to more automation of basic writing/editing… Read more »

Eight typical Use Cases for creating or updating API documentation

Here are some of the common reasons why companies contact us about API documentation: You’ve been providing APIs to your largest customers, together with a lot of onboarding and technical support. You want to have more (smaller-sized) companies use the APIs, but you’re worried about the strain that will place on your Support team. You’re… Read more »