Python Documentation Problems

Xah Lee, 2005, …, 2011

Detailed Technical Criticism

• Python Documentation Problems
• Notes on Rewriting Python Regex Documentation

Case Examples

• os.system()
• os.path.split()
• sort()
• gzip module

General Criticism

• Why OpenSource Documentation is of Low Quality
• On Python's Documentation
• Perl and Python documentations
• Examples of Quality Documentation in Computing Industry

Misc

• Python, Lambda, Guido: is Language Design Just Solving Puzzles?
• Python Doc URL disappearance