Git & GitHub for Technical Writers¶
A structured six-part documentation series explaining Git and GitHub workflows for technical writers — written in plain language, without assuming a software development background.
Who This Series Is For¶
This series is written for:
- Technical writers entering Docs-as-Code environments for the first time
- Writers transitioning from traditional publishing or content tools into Git-based workflows
- Anyone who has been told to "just use GitHub" without being shown how it works
No prior experience with Git, GitHub, or the command line is assumed.
What You Will Learn¶
By the end of this series you will understand:
- How Git tracks and versions documentation files
- How GitHub enables collaboration and review workflows
- How Pull Requests validate documentation before it goes live
- How CI/CD pipelines automate documentation deployment
- How to structure a documentation repository for scale
The Series¶
About the Author¶
Written by Douglas Ebhoman — Technical Writer and Documentation Specialist based in Prague, Czechia.