Enhancing Ansible Documentation

Join the Initiative to Enhance Module Connections through ‘See Also’ Suggestions

Introduction

In a recent development within the Ansible community, an initiative has been taken to enhance the usefulness and comprehensiveness of module documentation through the expansion of the “See also” sections. This initiative, brought to light by the community team at Red Hat during CfgMgmtCamp 2024, aims to leverage community insights to refine and extend documentation to better serve users’ needs.

The “See Also” Section: A Gateway to Related Modules

The “See also” section in Ansible documentation plays a crucial role in guiding users through the vast landscape of modules available within Ansible’s ecosystem. It directs users to related modules that may serve similar functions or complement the functionality of the module being viewed. This section is especially beneficial for users navigating through modules with overlapping capabilities or those designed for specific use cases across different platforms.

For example, the ansible.builtin.copy module's documentation includes a "See also" section that points users towards related modules, offering alternatives or supplementary options that could better fit…