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I've set up a small Google Code project. I feel a bit obligated to use the built-in wiki feature, but I'm unsure of what to use it for.

The project is basically a C++ library for container classes. I'm currently the only member of my project, but I might get a few friends involved.

So, what should I use the wiki for? Do I even need to use it at all?

Maxpm
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Don't feel obligated to use it, but I would use it for documentation.

Another possible use could be for collaboration on feature ideas, though wikis aren't exactly the best tool for that.

George Marian
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  • How in-depth should the documentation be? Should I sacrifice comprehension in favor of ease-of-updating by limiting it to function summaries, or should I do the inverse? – Maxpm Feb 20 '11 at 08:10
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    @max That depends on your needs and limitations of the wiki (e.g. limits on the number of pages). The goal should be utility. You may be able to provide both comprehensive information and summary information. For example, a list of the functions could provide summaries for each function and link to more detailed documentation for each function. I would also keep in mind to avoid duplication as much as possible, since changes would need to be made in more than one location. The wiki may allow you to inline a section of one page in another, to help with this. – George Marian Feb 20 '11 at 08:41