Research and document an API

Use this early-stage guide to plan and document an API before implementation and release.

What this guide covers

1. Preview documentation locally.
2. Publish to a controlled test space.
3. Complete readiness checks.
4. Review rendered documentation.
5. Prepare a safe test release.
6. Create a service guide or roadmap.

Use this guide to plan the journey

This sequence brings discovery, validation, and supporting guidance together so teams can plan, review, and improve documentation in one clear flow.

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