API Technical Writing Virtual Internship
The API Technical Writing Virtual Internship is a comprehensive 12-week program designed to help aspiring technical writers master the unique challenges of documenting web services, SDKs, and other developer-focused technical products. Through a series of hands-on tasks and projects, interns will learn to create clear, concise, and user-friendly API documentation, user guides, and style guides that cater to the needs of software developers and engineers. By the end of the internship, participants will have built a portfolio of professional-grade technical writing samples and gained practical experience in the field of API documentation, positioning them for success in their future technical writing careers.
Track Overview
Tasks & Milestones
Analyze Existing API Documentation
IntermediateReview and critique the API documentation of a popular web service or SDK, identifying strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement.
Document an API Endpoint
IntermediateCreate a detailed API reference guide entry for a specific API endpoint, including all relevant information for developers.
Create an API Tutorial
IntermediateDevelop a step-by-step tutorial that guides developers through the process of integrating with a specific API.
Create an API Style Guide
IntermediateDevelop a comprehensive style guide for an organization's API documentation, including policies, guidelines, and examples.
Capstone Project: API Documentation
IntermediateDevelop a comprehensive set of API documentation, including reference guides, tutorials, and a style guide, for a real-world web service or SDK.
Prerequisites
- • Strong written communication skills
- • Familiarity with software development concepts and terminology
- • Basic understanding of Markdown and other markup languages
- • Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git)
Certificate
Certificate of Completion
Earn a certificate upon successful completion