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Documentation Structure Guide

This guide explains the organization and structure of our project documentation to help you find the information you need quickly and efficiently.

Documentation Sections

1. Introduction

The Introduction section provides a high-level overview of the project:

  • Project background and context
  • Business case and value proposition
  • Key stakeholders and their roles
  • Project scope and objectives
  • Technology stack overview
  • Risk management approach

2. Getting Started

The Getting Started section helps new users and developers begin working with the project:

  • System requirements and prerequisites
  • Installation instructions
  • Basic configuration
  • First steps and examples
  • Common troubleshooting

3. User Guide

The User Guide contains detailed information for end-users:

  • Features and functionality
  • Step-by-step tutorials
  • Best practices
  • Common use cases
  • Tips and tricks

4. Developer Guide

The Developer Guide provides technical information for developers:

  • Architecture overview
  • Development setup
  • Coding standards
  • Testing procedures
  • Deployment guidelines

5. API Reference

The API Reference documents all available APIs:

  • Endpoint documentation
  • Request/response formats
  • Authentication
  • Error handling
  • Rate limiting

6. Contributing

The Contributing section guides potential contributors:

  • How to contribute
  • Code of conduct
  • Pull request process
  • Development workflow
  • Style guides

Documentation Conventions

File Naming

  • Use kebab-case for file names (e.g., getting-started.mdx)
  • Use descriptive names that reflect the content
  • Keep file names concise but meaningful

Content Structure

  • Start with a clear title
  • Use appropriate heading levels (h1, h2, h3, etc.)
  • Include a brief introduction
  • Break content into logical sections
  • Use lists for better readability
  • Include code examples where relevant

Code Examples

  • Use syntax highlighting
  • Include comments for clarity
  • Show both simple and complex examples
  • Provide context for the code

Images and Diagrams

  • Use clear, high-quality images
  • Include alt text for accessibility
  • Place images in the public/images directory
  • Reference images using relative paths

Best Practices

  1. Keep it Updated

    • Regularly review and update documentation
    • Remove outdated information
    • Add new features and changes
  2. Be Clear and Concise

    • Use simple, clear language
    • Avoid jargon unless necessary
    • Provide examples to illustrate points
  3. Make it Accessible

    • Use proper heading hierarchy
    • Include alt text for images
    • Ensure good color contrast
    • Write clear link text
  4. Include Search Keywords

    • Use relevant terms in headings
    • Include common search terms
    • Add meta descriptions

How to Navigate

  1. Using the Sidebar

    • The sidebar provides quick access to all sections
    • Use the search function to find specific topics
    • Expand/collapse sections as needed
  2. Using Search

    • Use the search bar to find specific information
    • Search by keywords, topics, or error messages
    • Use quotes for exact phrase matching
  3. Using Links

    • Internal links help navigate between related topics
    • External links provide additional resources
    • Use the “back to top” link for long pages

Need Help?

If you can’t find what you’re looking for:

  1. Check the table of contents
  2. Use the search function
  3. Look in related sections
  4. Contact the documentation team

Feedback

We welcome your feedback to improve our documentation:

  • Report issues or errors
  • Suggest improvements
  • Request new topics
  • Share your experience
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