Agile Documentation: Stop Fighting the Manifesto
The Agile Manifesto doesn't say 'no documentation.' Here's what it actually means for modern teams.
The Misunderstood Manifesto
'Working software over comprehensive documentation.' It's the most misquoted line in software development.
Teams use it to justify zero documentation. But that's not what it says. It says we value working software *more*—not that documentation doesn't matter.
What Agile Documentation Actually Looks Like
Good Agile documentation is lightweight, automated, and tied to the work. It's not a 50-page spec written before coding starts. It's relevant information, generated as the work happens.
Principles of Agile Documentation
Just enough: Document what's needed, not everything possible.
Just in time: Generate docs when they're needed, not months in advance.
Tied to artifacts: Link documentation to the issues, commits, and releases it describes.
Where FastDoc Fits
FastDoc embodies Agile documentation principles. It generates docs from the work itself (Jira issues), at the right time (when releases ship), with just enough detail (configurable templates).
No upfront planning. No documentation sprints. Just useful docs, generated automatically.
The Balanced Approach
The best Agile teams document what matters and automate what doesn't. Release notes? Automated. Architecture decisions? Written deliberately.
FastDoc handles the first category. Your brain handles the second.
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