Tag: Educational
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Generate idiomatic TypeScript clients from OpenAPI: complete guide (September 2026)
Generate an idiomatic TypeScript client from OpenAPI: casing, unions, error shape, runtime targets, and the dependency budget. A complete guide for September 2026.
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Multi-language SDK generation automation: complete guide (September 2026)
Multi-language SDK generation automation covers generation, versioning, testing, and publishing to every package registry. A complete guide for September 2026.
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Handling breaking changes: automating semantic versioning for API SDKs (August 2026)
Semantic versioning for API SDKs works when the bump is computed from the contract diff rather than the commit log. A CI playbook for August 2026.
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How to generate Postman collections from OpenAPI automatically (August 2026)
Learn how to generate a Postman collection from OpenAPI automatically in August 2026, and how to keep it regenerated in CI instead of maintained by hand.
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Top API authentication integration tools for OAuth and complex auth (August 2026)
Compare the top API authentication tools for OAuth integration and complex auth across authorization servers, gateways, and generated clients in August 2026.
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Stopping schema drift: a guide to coupling SDKs with documentation (August 2026)
Documentation drift starts when SDKs and API docs are maintained apart from the schema. A guide to coupling them in one pipeline in August 2026.
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Top automated package publishing platforms for SDK distribution (August 2026)
Compare the top automated package publishing platforms for SDK distribution, from npm publishing automation to PyPI automation, in August 2026.
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How to migrate your developer portal to docs as code (August 2026)
Migrate to docs as code without breaking your developer portal: a dev portal migration playbook for content, URLs, CI, and cutover in August 2026.
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How to write technical documentation: a complete guide (August 2026)
How to write technical documentation that stays accurate: audience mapping, a reusable template, generated reference, CI style checks, and examples in August 2026.
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OpenAPI types: a guide to data types and formats (August 2026)
OpenAPI types explained: data types, formats, enum, oneOf, and constraints, and how each choice changes the SDKs and docs generated from your spec in August 2026.
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AsyncAPI documentation generator: complete guide (July 2026)
How an AsyncAPI documentation generator works, which tools to evaluate, and how to document event-driven APIs and WebSocket channels in July 2026.
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Best multi-protocol API development platforms supporting REST and gRPC (July 2026)
Compare the best multi-protocol API platforms supporting REST and gRPC, with cross-protocol SDK generation and transcoding options evaluated in July 2026.
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gRPC and REST unified documentation: a complete guide (July 2026)
gRPC and REST unified documentation explained: how to document both protocols from one source of truth and generate SDKs in July 2026.
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How to manage partner-only API documentation without building a second portal (July 2026)
Partner API documentation without a second portal: use audience filtering and RBAC to gate partner-only API docs from a single source in July 2026.
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API documentation for insurance carriers: a vendor comparison (July 2026)
Compare insurance API documentation platforms in July 2026 on ACORD-scale specs, partner access controls, audit logging, and private deployment for carriers.
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Reducing time-to-hello-world for enterprise partners (July 2026)
Reduce time to hello world for enterprise partners in July 2026 with generated SDKs, runnable docs, self-service access, and the dev onboarding metrics that prove it.
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GitLab-integrated API documentation platforms for self-hosted enterprises (July 2026)
Compare GitLab API documentation platforms for self-hosted enterprises: GitLab self-managed integration, on-prem deployment, and spec-driven sync in July 2026.
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What is an API CLI generator? A complete guide for developers (July 2026)
An API CLI generator turns your OpenAPI spec into a command-line tool. Complete guide to how it works, benefits, and tradeoffs in July 2026.
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How to build a CLI for your API without writing it from scratch (July 2026)
How to build a CLI for your API in July 2026: design commands, auth, and output, then generate the whole tool from your OpenAPI spec instead of hand-coding it.
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OpenAPI Generator CLI vs Fern: what's the difference? (July 2026)
Compare openapi-generator-cli vs Fern CLI in July 2026: template-based generation you maintain yourself versus idiomatic SDKs and synced docs from one spec.
EducationalCLI vs MCP: which API interface should you build first? (June 2026)
CLI vs MCP: Learn which API interface to build first for AI agents. Compare token costs, auth models, and workflows. June 2026 guide with code examples.
Nathan Lian
EducationalWhy API first approach matters and what it means for development in 2026
Learn what an API first approach means, how it differs from code-first development, and why it matters for teams building APIs in June 2026.
Nathan Lian
EducationalWhen to use MCP vs a CLI for API access: a practical guide (June 2026)
Learn when to use MCP vs a CLI for API access in June 2026. Compare agent-driven workflows with direct API calls to pick the right integration method.
Nathan Lian
EducationalSDK vs CLI vs MCP: choosing the right interface for your API (June 2026)
Compare SDK, CLI, and MCP interfaces for your API. Learn which fits your workflow, token costs, and auth requirements. June 2026 analysis.
Nathan Lian
EducationalWhy Fern takes a developer-first approach to SDK generation and API documentation June 2026
Learn why Fern takes a developer-first approach to SDK generation and API documentation in June 2026. Generate SDKs and docs from one spec automatically.
Nathan Lian
EducationalHow to generate a CLI from your OpenAPI spec (June 2026)
Learn how to generate a CLI from your OpenAPI spec in June 2026. Keep commands synchronized with your API automatically without manual coding or drift.
Nathan Lian
EducationalThe best API documentation platforms for enterprise teams in May 2026
Compare the best API documentation platforms for enterprise teams in May 2026. SDK generation, private deployment, and Git-native workflows included.
Nathan Lian
EducationalBest developer portal platforms for HR tech partner ecosystems (May 2026)
Compare developer portal platforms for HR tech partner ecosystems. Review SDK generation, compliance controls, and documentation tools for HRIS integrations. May 2026.
Nathan Lian
EducationalHow insurance carriers should build API partner portals in 2026
Learn how insurance carriers should build API partner portals in May 2026 with self-service onboarding, OAuth 2.0, typed SDKs, and sandbox environments.
Nathan Lian
EducationalWorkday, ADP, and Rippling API documentation: A partner-side comparison (May 2026)
Compare Workday, ADP, and Rippling API documentation for partner developers. Learn authentication, rate limits, and costs. May 2026 analysis.
Nathan Lian
EducationalMigrate from Stainless today
Compare Fern vs Stainless SDK generators in January 2026. Fern offers 9+ languages, WebSockets, gRPC, CLI workflow, and on-premise deployment vs Stainless dashboard approach.
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EducationalAPI governance and documentation: How enterprise teams stay in sync (May 2026)
Learn how enterprise teams keep API governance and documentation synchronized in May 2026. Prevent spec drift with contract-driven development strategies.
Nathan Lian
EducationalWhat is an API catalog: Definition and implementation guide (May 2026)
Learn what an API catalog is, why organizations need one, and how to implement it. Complete definition and implementation guide for May 2026.
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Different types of APIs guide (April 2026)
Learn different types of APIs including REST, GraphQL, gRPC, and WebSocket. Complete guide for developers covering protocols and access levels in April 2026.
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Add AI chat to documentation (April 2026)
Learn how to add AI chat to your documentation site in April 2026. RAG architecture, vector search, and citation enforcement for trusted developer answers.
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API docs for non-technical users (April 2026)
Learn how to make API documentation accessible for non-technical users with plain language, visual hierarchy, and interactive tools. April 2026 guide.
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Visual editors for technical docs (April 2026)
Learn how visual editors for technical documentation help teams manage API docs, guides, and tutorials through Git workflows. April 2026 guide.
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Fern vs ReadMe: Which is better? (April 2026)
Compare Fern vs ReadMe for API documentation in April 2026. See which platform offers better SDK generation, pricing, and developer experience.
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How to build an API: Complete guide April 2026
Learn how to build an API with this complete April 2026 guide covering architecture, protocols, endpoints, auth, testing, and documentation best practices.
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What Is an API Endpoint? Guide April 2026
Learn what API endpoints are, how they work, and best practices for building and testing them. Complete guide for developers updated April 2026.
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API design best practices guide (March 2026)
Learn API design best practices and principles in this complete guide for March 2026. Covers REST, GraphQL, authentication, versioning, and designing for AI agents.
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API development guide [March 2026]
Learn API development tools and best practices including spec-first workflows, testing strategies, and SDK generation. Updated March 2026 with latest techniques.
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API Testing Guide for Developers 2026
Complete API testing guide for developers in March 2026. Learn automation strategies, testing types, and tools to catch integration issues before users do.
Nathan Lian 
EducationalPrepare APIs for AI agents - March 2026
Learn how to prepare your APIs and documentation for AI agent consumption in March 2026 with OpenAPI specs, llms.txt files, and machine-readable formats.
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API docs with MDX & components (March 2026)
Compare API documentation platforms with MDX and React component support. See which tools offer interactive components, SDK generation in March 2026.
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Best API docs for enterprise security March 2026
Compare the best API documentation platforms for enterprise security and access control in March 2026. Features include SSO, RBAC, and self-hosting options.
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Write LLM-friendly docs in March 2026
Learn how to write LLM-friendly documentation in March 2026. Serve markdown to AI agents, reduce token use 80-90%, and keep docs accurate with llms.txt files.
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API documentation platforms WYSIWYG March 2026
Compare top API documentation writing platforms with WYSIWYG editors in March 2026. See which tools offer visual editing, SDK generation, and Git integration.
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API documentation best practices guide Feb 2026
Learn API documentation best practices with real examples. Complete guide for February 2026 covering OpenAPI, AsyncAPI, and spec-first tools to prevent drift.
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API docs with Git integration (Feb 2026)
Compare the best API documentation platforms with version control and Git integration. Updated February 2026 guide to Git-native docs and SDK generation tools.
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API Docs for AI & ML Companies Feb 2026
Compare the best API documentation platforms for AI and ML companies in February 2026. See which tools support streaming, SDK generation, and AI features.
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Docs-as-Code Needs Client Libraries (Feb 2026)
Learn why docs-as-code workflows need client library automation. February 2026 guide to SDK generation, version control, and API documentation synchronization.
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Info Architecture for Docs: February 2026
Learn information architecture best practices for documentation in February 2026. Master nested products, switchers, and navigation patterns for developer docs.
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API Docs for AI Agents: llms.txt Guide May 2026 | Fern
Learn how to optimize API documentation for AI agents using llms.txt in May 2026. Complete guide to llms.txt implementation for better AI code generation.
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API Docs Platforms: Style Guide Enforcement 2026
Compare API documentation platforms with built-in style guide enforcement. See which tools automate Vale linting and Microsoft/Google style checks in February 2026.
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Generated vs manual docs: Jan 2026 guide
Compare generated vs manual documentation approaches in January 2026. Learn which method keeps your API docs synchronized and prevents drift.
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GitBook Reviews & Alternatives (February 2026)
Compare GitBook pricing, read reviews, and find alternatives. See why teams switch from GitBook to Fern, Mintlify, ReadMe, and Stoplight in February 2026.
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Stainless vs GitBook vs Speakeasy (Jan 2026)
Compare Stainless, GitBook, and Speakeasy for API documentation and SDK generation in January 2026. See language support, protocols, and deployment options.
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Evergreen SDKs Developer Guide (January 2026)
Learn how evergreen SDKs auto-sync with API specs to eliminate drift and manual maintenance. Automate SDK generation, versioning, and publishing in January 2026.
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Self-Hosted Documentation Tools January 2026
Compare self-hosted documentation tools for enterprise security, SOC 2, HIPAA compliance in January 2026. Docker deployment, offline search, SDK generation options.
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Docs Linting Guide - January 2026
Learn docs linting best practices in January 2026. Automate quality checks with Vale, link checkers, and CI/CD integration to prevent broken links and style violations.
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EducationalDocumentation Maintenance Guide November 2025
Learn documentation maintenance best practices for November 2025. Automate API docs, reduce maintenance costs, and keep developer documentation current with proven strategies.
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API Developer Portals for Enterprise (Jan 2026)
Compare top API developer portal platforms for enterprise branding in January 2026. Features include custom domains, SSO, RBAC, and automated SDK generation.
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Docs-as-Code Solutions for APIs | January 2026
Compare the best docs-as-code solutions for API teams in January 2026. Review Git-native workflows, SDK generation, and automated API documentation tools.
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Stainless Pricing & Alternatives (January 2026)
Compare Stainless pricing, reviews, and alternatives in January 2026. Find SDK generators with WebSocket, gRPC support, and multi-language coverage for production APIs.
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Best llms.txt Platforms January 2026
Compare top llms.txt implementation platforms for AI-discoverable APIs in January 2026. Fern, Mintlify, Scalar, ReadMe, and Fumadocs reviewed for automated generation.
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Fern vs Speakeasy SDK Generator (May 2026) | Fern
Compare Fern vs Speakeasy SDK generators in May 2026. Fern supports 9 languages including Swift and Ruby, on-premises deployment, and synchronized docs vs Speakeasy's 5 languages.
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Interactive API Docs with Live Testing Dec 2025
Compare the best interactive API documentation tools with live testing in December 2025. Features include auto-populated auth, WebSocket support, and SDK generation.
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API-First Development Platforms January 2026
Compare the best API-first development platforms in January 2026. Review SDK generation, documentation tools, and workflows for TypeScript, Python, and more.
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Multi-Audience API Platforms (December 2025)
Compare multi-audience API platforms for public, partner, and internal users. SDK generation, RBAC, and automated publishing solutions reviewed (December 2025).
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EducationalAI Agents for Technical Writing (January 2026)
Learn how AI agents like Devin, Cursor, and Claude Code automate technical writing in January 2026. Compare features, workflows, and style enforcement for docs.
Nathan Lian
EducationalDeveloper docs metrics that matter Jan 2026
Learn which developer documentation metrics actually matter in January 2026. Track time-to-first-API-call, zero-result searches, AI bot traffic, and analytics that improve API adoption.
Nathan Lian
EducationalAPI Docs & SDK Generation Tools (May 2026) | Fern
Compare API documentation platforms that generate SDKs in May 2026. Fern, Speakeasy, Stainless, ReadMe, and more - find tools that automate client libraries and docs.
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EducationalMCP Servers for Documentation Sites April 2026 | Fern
Learn why MCP servers matter for API documentation sites in April 2026. Understand how they make your docs AI-accessible for Claude, Cursor, and other AI coding assistants developers use daily.
Nathan Lian
EducationalOpen Source vs Closed Source SDK Generators 2025
Compare open source, closed source, and open-core SDK generation platforms in December 2025. Learn about OpenAPI Generator, Speakeasy, Stainless, and Fern for API SDKs.
Nathan Lian
EducationalRBAC Guide: Role-Based Access Control December 2025
Learn how RBAC (Role-Based Access Control) secures documentation portals and APIs by granting access based on user roles. Complete implementation guide December 2025.
Nathan Lian
EducationalFern vs Mintlify: Which API Tool Wins (2026)
Compare Fern vs Mintlify for API documentation and SDK generation in January 2026. Learn which tool offers better client libraries, self-hosting, and access control.
Nathan Lian
EducationalOpenAPI code generation for enterprise (Nov 2025)
Compare the best OpenAPI code generation platforms for enterprise teams in November 2025. Learn about SDK generation, breaking change detection, and compliance features.
Nathan Lian
EducationalOn-prem hosting security benefits November 2025
Learn why enterprises choose on-prem hosting for API documentation and SDK generation. Security, compliance, and cost benefits explained for November 2025.
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Best SDK generation tools 2026 | Multi-language APIs | Fern
Compare the best SDK generation tools for 2026. Build type-safe client libraries for TypeScript, Python, Go, Java & more. Save hundreds of hours. April 2026.
Nathan Lian 
EducationalBest API documentation chat tools May 2026 | Fern
Compare the best conversational API documentation platforms in May 2026. AI-powered chat interfaces help developers find answers instantly with citations.
Nathan Lian