writing-vads-guidance

To write documentation following VADS style standards, draft content that enforces adherence to YAML front matter, section structure, and content guidelines. This ensures new component, pattern, and template guidance remains consistent across the VA Design System.

The doc-queue workflow for updating VA Design System guidance involves applying VADS templates and style standards to new or existing documentation. This process enforces compliance with YAML front matter and section structure to maintain consistent, polished standards.

Yes, YAML front matter is required for VADS component documentation. The VADS style guidelines enforce adherence to YAML front matter alongside section structure and content guidelines to prevent documentation drift and ensure consistency.

Ensure consistent formatting across VADS pattern documentation by applying established templates and style guidelines throughout the writing process. This enforces adherence to required section structures and content guidelines defined by the VA Design System.

Yes, you can use this approach to update existing VA Design System documentation. It applies VADS templates and style standards to both writing new component guidance and updating existing docs, ensuring compliance throughout the documentation process.

The best way to prevent documentation drift in a design system is to enforce adherence to established templates, style standards, YAML front matter, and section structure. This structured approach ensures all component and pattern guidance aligns consistently.