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Treating Docusaurus like a docs-as-code platform

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Maria Gilca
Maria Gilca
Technical Writer · Docusaurus · Docs-as-code

Align docs velocity with product velocity​

Docs-as-code succeeds only when writers share the same branching rituals as engineers. Mirror the product repo: one main branch, short-lived feature branches, and required status checks. Docusaurus plays nicely when you split configuration (docusaurus.config.js, sidebars.js) from content so diffs stay readable.

Keep builds fast and opinionated​

Add GitHub Actions jobs for linting MDX, validating links, and generating preview deploys with docusaurus build. Cache node_modules and the .docusaurus output so builds feel instant. A fast signal keeps reviewers engaged.

Make visual QA effortless​

Writers should not guess how gradients or tokens appear on production. Generate preview URLs, but also add Storybook-like MDX playgrounds for components (GlassCard, TagPill, hero sections). When components evolve the team updates them once and every page inherits the change.

Capture tribal knowledge in docs​

CI secrets, content strategy decisions, voice/tone panels—even launch checklists—belong in the repo. Use MDX admonitions (:::tip) to highlight tribal knowledge, and include runnable snippets so future contributors can extend your work without Slacking you.