Confluence: A documentation tool where teams write pages about projects, processes, decisions and how-to guides.
Example
The setup guide for your project is on a Confluence page your mentor shares on day one.
Why Confluence matters for IT interns
Many answers to your questions are already written down. Search the team’s documentation before asking.
Where you will hear it
You will hear this term in the tools and meetings teams use to plan, track, and discuss their work. If someone uses it and you are not sure what they mean in your project, it is completely fine to ask; every team uses terms a little differently.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Confluence?
A documentation tool where teams write pages about projects, processes, decisions and how-to guides.
What is an example of Confluence?
The setup guide for your project is on a Confluence page your mentor shares on day one.
Why does Confluence matter for IT interns?
Many answers to your questions are already written down. Search the team’s documentation before asking.
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Dhaivat has 16+ years of experience in the IT industry, working on AI and cloud technologies, project delivery, and engineering leadership. He has interviewed and mentored many interns, wrote The Lost Intern, and runs the non-commercial Career Impact Initiative, mentoring students for free.