Open Web Docs (OWD) is a non-profit that maintains MDN Web Docs content, browser compatibility data (used by caniuse.com and Baseline), and tooling integrations in VSCode, browser DevTools, and AI agents. The post makes a business case for organizations to sponsor OWD, outlining benefits like steering committee seats and risks of not sponsoring such as outdated docs and broken compatibility data. It also addresses alternatives like writing internal docs or contributing directly to MDN, arguing they offer worse ROI than supporting professional writers with deep industry connections.
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Is this for me?What's MDN and OWD?There's more to OWD than MDNWhat's in it for our organization?Playing devil's advocate: what would happen if OWD were not to be sponsored?But wait, couldn't we just write our own docs, or contribute to MDN directly?How do I become a sponsor?Sort: