This repository showcases revised README files created as part of the Technical Writing class at ALGOSUP. Explore the examples to learn best practices in writing clear, user-friendly, and professional README files.
| Example Name | Link |
|---|---|
| Apache Open Office 2.4 | Revised README |
| Symantec | Revised README |
apache-openoffice/– Revised README for OpenOffice 2.4symantec/– Revised README for a Symantec product- (More coming soon!)
- 💡 Use them as inspiration for writing your own README files.
- 🔍 Compare revised versions with original (if available).
- ✍️ Practice restructuring and rewriting real-world documentation.
By reading and analyzing these examples, you will:
- Understand the anatomy of a great README.
- Learn how to explain technical concepts clearly.
- Improve your formatting, accessibility, and consistency in writing.
Are you a student in the class?
You can contribute your revised README example to this repository:
- Fork the repository.
- Create a folder for your project.
- Add your revised
README.md. - Submit a pull request!
Let’s build a helpful library of README examples together!
Created and maintained by Antoine Prevost for the ALGOSUP Technical Writing course.