Picking the Right Format

The first step in preparing technical documentation is identifying exactly what kind of documentation you need for your project. Let's start by looking at how you can pick the right format.

Design Mock-Up, Wireframes, and HTML Mock-Ups

A technical specification will assume different forms depending on the kind of project you are working on:

• In a public web site project, you are designing or redesigning the online presence of a company, organization, school, effort, project, or other group. In a public design project, the client will be anxious to see and provide feedback on the general look and feel and the branding of the site.
• In a custom software project, you are creating a web- or desktop-based application from scratch. In custom software, it will be critical to see how key screens will work, such as search tools, data input forms, and profile screens.