[drupal-docs] how people use documentation

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On 22 Apr 2005, at 7:33 PM, Anisa wrote:

> I would like to remind everyone, though this really should go without 
> saying, you can have the most marvelous technology in the world...  if 
> you have sucky text, it goes right out the window.

    Having jumped immediately for technology in my previous reply (argh! 
  such a nerd I am)
I probably have lost all credibility, but... I certainly agree with 
this.  And so... onto documentation!

     Djun

>
> In general, I use the documentation in the following ways...
> 1.  I look through the help that comes with Drupal.  As I use it more 
> and more, I have become aware of what's in it (taxonomy explanations, 
> for example), so I know more now of when I can use this, and when I 
> should move on to the next step.
> 2.  I look through the handbook.  My needs are invariably pretty 
> basic, but sometimes the handbook doesn't handle it.
> 3.  If I have a clear idea of what to search for, I search for it.  If 
> I don't really know, I often post a message to the support mailing 
> list, rather than risk being yelled at by Steven in the forums.  ;)
>
> I would imagine that most people look in the handbook or post in the 
> forums (because the handbook didn't have it or they didn't look in the 
> handbook).
>
> Anisa.
>
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