Term Javadoc
Definition

Javadoc is a Java documentation tool and comment format used to generate API documentation from Java source code.

Context & Usage

Javadoc is common in software-development and developer-documentation workflows. It helps teams keep reference documentation close to the source code so APIs, classes, methods, and parameters can be documented as part of development work.

Additional Resource: Oracle Javadoc tool documentation.

Categories Technical Writing and Documentation, Software Development and Programming