An arguable statement expresses an opinion or claim that a reasonable technical reader might doubt or challenge. Treat it as a signal to add evidence rather than as an instruction about what readers should believe. section 5.2.1
Use this quick revision test:
- Scan for opinions, conclusions, and claims that could prompt “That’s not true” or “How do you know?” section 5.2.1
- Ask why several times, then follow the claim with experience, code examples, test results, research, or other trusted industry knowledge. section 5.2.1
- Replace unsupported praise, certainty, and marketing language with specific technical details and qualified conclusions. section 13.5.2
Turn a claim into evidence
Instead of saying “This optimization yielded an impressive performance boost,” share fair before-and-after benchmark results. Instead of calling migration “simple and seamless,” detail the steps and conditions that add complexity.
