I recently saw someone praising the scikit-learn documentation, mentioning this page specifically https://scikit-learn.org/1.5/modules/grid_search.html so I took the top section and asked Claude to classify it with this framework:
> This piece appears to be primarily an Explanation with some elements of Reference mixed in. This documentation appears to be trying to serve multiple purposes, which according to Diátaxis is not ideal. The mix makes it less effective at both explaining and serving as reference. Following Diátaxis principles, this content might be better split into: 1) A pure explanation section about the concept and importance of hyperparameter tuning, and 2) A separate reference section listing the specific tools and methods available.
> This blending of documentation types is exactly what Diátaxis warns against when it says "Unfortunately, too many software developers think that auto-generated reference material is all the documentation required" and "The writer, intent on covering the topic, feels the urge to include instruction or technical description related to it. But documentation already has other places for these."
> HOWEVER. Let's look at why this integrated approach works well in a User Guide context:
> Natural Learning Flow: The documentation follows how people actually learn and use tools: 1) First understand what hyperparameters are, 2) Learn why you might want to tune them, 3) See what tools are available, 4) Get pointed to practical implementation examples
> Contextual Knowledge: By integrating explanation with technical details, users can immediately connect concepts to implementation. There's no need to jump between different documentation sections to piece together understanding.
> Progressive Disclosure: The documentation starts with fundamental concepts and progressively introduces more complex tools and considerations. This scaffolding helps users build understanding naturally.
> Practical Value: By combining explanation with specific tools and methods, users can immediately apply what they're learning. The documentation bridges theory and practice.
> This piece appears to be primarily an Explanation with some elements of Reference mixed in. This documentation appears to be trying to serve multiple purposes, which according to Diátaxis is not ideal. The mix makes it less effective at both explaining and serving as reference. Following Diátaxis principles, this content might be better split into: 1) A pure explanation section about the concept and importance of hyperparameter tuning, and 2) A separate reference section listing the specific tools and methods available.
> This blending of documentation types is exactly what Diátaxis warns against when it says "Unfortunately, too many software developers think that auto-generated reference material is all the documentation required" and "The writer, intent on covering the topic, feels the urge to include instruction or technical description related to it. But documentation already has other places for these."
> HOWEVER. Let's look at why this integrated approach works well in a User Guide context:
> Natural Learning Flow: The documentation follows how people actually learn and use tools: 1) First understand what hyperparameters are, 2) Learn why you might want to tune them, 3) See what tools are available, 4) Get pointed to practical implementation examples
> Contextual Knowledge: By integrating explanation with technical details, users can immediately connect concepts to implementation. There's no need to jump between different documentation sections to piece together understanding.
> Progressive Disclosure: The documentation starts with fundamental concepts and progressively introduces more complex tools and considerations. This scaffolding helps users build understanding naturally.
> Practical Value: By combining explanation with specific tools and methods, users can immediately apply what they're learning. The documentation bridges theory and practice.