So you just built a super-mega robot project that you want to share with the world. Super! But now you’re faced with an entirely new and different problem: documenting the process for the world to see. It’s enough to drive you back down into the lab.

What software should I use to create my project site?
How deep down the rabbit hole should I go when it comes to documenting the project?
What toppings do I want on my something-to-eat-while-hacking pizza?

We’re not going to get into the age old “pineapple or no pineapple” debate, but it’s important to note that the topic of how to share a project with the world has as many choices as toppings, and just as many opinions. The answer will always be simple: Do what works best for you!

The purpose of this article is to give some options to somebody considering sharing their projects online. There isn’t enough room to talk about every single option available to a hacker, so be sure to fill in your favorite options in the comments below. Let’s dive in!

Considerations Before You Start

Before even beginning to look into all of the options for hosting your projects, there are some basic questions that we need to answer. Consider the following:

Who is your audience, and how will they expect to consume what you present?
How deeply do you want to document your project, and what kind of media will you present?
How will people find your project?

Let’s talk about each of these topics for a moment.

Who is your audience?

This is probably the question that will affect your choices more than any others. Who ar ..

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