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All of our documentation is written in Markdown.
Use semantic linefeeds. Separating each sentence with a new line makes it easy to parse diffs with the human eye.
Diff without semantic linefeeds:
-Kubernetes is taking off. You need a cool management tool to manage it. You should check out Portainer.
+Kubernetes is taking off. You need a cool management tool to manage it. You need Portainer.Diff with semantic linefeeds:
Kubernetes is taking off.
You need a cool management tool to manage it.
-You should check out Portainer.
+You need Portainer.We want to build a reliable Admin guide for each version of Portainer. It's essential to explain the details about that configuration/installation or troubleshooting guide. We don't want an over-simplified guide or tutorial. Try not to use acronyms, but if you are, please create a link to an explanation about those.
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