Rewriting our documentation using Coding Agents (endor.dev)

Endor, the company behind the Rover coding agent manager, has successfully rebuilt its documentation site using a combination of AI tools, including Rover and Claude, along with a structured tech-writer workflow. While AI agents significantly aided the process, the team emphasizes that creating high-quality documentation still requires substantial human effort. The project involved gathering user feedback, designing an intuitive documentation structure, and finally employing AI to draft content for specific pages. The final documentation is available at docs.endor.dev/rover/overview. This initiative is significant for the AI/ML community as it highlights the balance between leveraging AI capabilities and maintaining the critical human touch in documentation. In an era plagued by "AI slop," where generic and low-quality content abounds, Endor's approach underscores the importance of understanding user needs and creating clear, purposeful documentation. By integrating users' insights with AI efficiency, they illustrate that while AI can enhance productivity, it cannot replace the nuanced understanding necessary for effective communication. The project took only two days with AI assistance, compared to a week without, showcasing the potential for AI to streamline tasks while preserving the human element vital for quality outcomes.