# Zig documentation

Use the repository-pinned Zig executable because its bundled documentation and source match the
compiler.

- Run `zig --help` or `zig <command> --help` before relying on remembered CLI syntax.
- Run `zig std` to serve the bundled standard-library documentation.
  Without a browser, inspect `zig std --help`, disable browser opening, and query the printed local
  URL while the server runs.
- Run `zig env` to locate `std_dir`, then search that tree for declarations, doc comments, and tests.
  Never assume an installation path.
- Confirm uncertain API usage with the smallest compiling `zig test` case, then run the repository
  gates.

Use the official [release index](https://ziglang.org/download/) to identify the stable release and
open its versioned language and standard-library documentation.
Do not use `master` documentation for stable Zig.