#100 - Why documentation is important for engineering teams | Maxine Whitely, Steph Coates, Ian Schumann, & Ben Grynol

Creating consistent and cohesive documentation is key for the Levels engineering team. But that’s easier said than done. Ben Grynol talked with some of our software engineers, Maxine Whitely, Steph Coates, and Ian Schumann, to break down their approach to documentation. They talked about why it matters for an asynchronous remote team, how it mirrors building healthy habits, and why it’s worth it to invest in documentation now for everyone on the team as well as how it will benefit future engineers as we scale.

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🎙️ What they discuss:

(02:54) - The parable of the engineer
(05:03) - A bridge to non-technical stakeholders
(09:30) - Having the time to document
(10:12) - Understanding through teaching
(13:06) - A culture of documentation
(20:00) - Avoid documentation debt
(20:34) - Pay now or pay later
(23:49) - Don’t make assumptions
(26:10) - Bottlenecks without documentation
(37:47) - Curate your work for your team

Levels helps you see how food affects your health, empowering you with the tools needed to achieve health goals and improve healthspan. Levels Members gain access to the Levels app and continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), providing real-time feedback on how diet and lifestyle choices impact your metabolic health.

Look for multiple new shows per week on Levels - A Whole New Level, where we have in-depth conversations about how the Levels startup team builds a movement from the ground up in the health and wellness tech industry.

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