Wikis+and+Partner+Software

When it comes to using wikis for software documentation, Partner Software, Inc. seems to utilize them exclusively for their documentation and Partner Software products. Partner Software, Inc. has created a wiki titled the [|//Partner Documentation Wiki//]. The wiki provides an overview that explains what it is for and how it is being used, ([].) There is also a separate section with additional information concerning wiki help.

"The Partner Documentation Wiki is an extensive documentation project with the goal of creating a comprehensive collection of information relating to the Partner Software System."

This particular wiki maintains a consistent banner across each page as related to the wiki. Here, users can access each page located on the banner to view information as it relates to Partner Software's documentation and revise, edit, share, delete or update information. It is important to note that in this case, if the banner is not seen on a webpage, then the user has traveled outside of the wiki. The banner looks like this:



As you can see, a number of pages have been created to help users navigate their way around the wiki. Something that is also important is that Partner Software created a set of guidelines for users, so that edits and revisions are done in a consistent manner. This is an excellent idea and example of something that makes the use of a wiki for documentation incredibly important. If you are interested, you can access the guidelines as Partner Software, Inc. has defined them [|here].

**Source:** //Partner Software: Documentation Resource for End-Users and Developers//. Partner Software, Inc. n.d. Web. 6 Nov. 2011.