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| 1 | +# Documentation Structure Guide |
| 2 | + |
| 3 | +This guide explains the organization and structure of our project documentation to help you find the information you need quickly and efficiently. |
| 4 | + |
| 5 | +## Documentation Sections |
| 6 | + |
| 7 | +### 1. Introduction |
| 8 | +The Introduction section provides a high-level overview of the project: |
| 9 | +- Project background and context |
| 10 | +- Business case and value proposition |
| 11 | +- Key stakeholders and their roles |
| 12 | +- Project scope and objectives |
| 13 | +- Technology stack overview |
| 14 | +- Risk management approach |
| 15 | + |
| 16 | +### 2. Getting Started |
| 17 | +The Getting Started section helps new users and developers begin working with the project: |
| 18 | +- System requirements and prerequisites |
| 19 | +- Installation instructions |
| 20 | +- Basic configuration |
| 21 | +- First steps and examples |
| 22 | +- Common troubleshooting |
| 23 | + |
| 24 | +### 3. User Guide |
| 25 | +The User Guide contains detailed information for end-users: |
| 26 | +- Features and functionality |
| 27 | +- Step-by-step tutorials |
| 28 | +- Best practices |
| 29 | +- Common use cases |
| 30 | +- Tips and tricks |
| 31 | + |
| 32 | +### 4. Developer Guide |
| 33 | +The Developer Guide provides technical information for developers: |
| 34 | +- Architecture overview |
| 35 | +- Development setup |
| 36 | +- Coding standards |
| 37 | +- Testing procedures |
| 38 | +- Deployment guidelines |
| 39 | + |
| 40 | +### 5. API Reference |
| 41 | +The API Reference documents all available APIs: |
| 42 | +- Endpoint documentation |
| 43 | +- Request/response formats |
| 44 | +- Authentication |
| 45 | +- Error handling |
| 46 | +- Rate limiting |
| 47 | + |
| 48 | +### 6. Contributing |
| 49 | +The Contributing section guides potential contributors: |
| 50 | +- How to contribute |
| 51 | +- Code of conduct |
| 52 | +- Pull request process |
| 53 | +- Development workflow |
| 54 | +- Style guides |
| 55 | + |
| 56 | +## Documentation Conventions |
| 57 | + |
| 58 | +### File Naming |
| 59 | +- Use kebab-case for file names (e.g., `getting-started.mdx`) |
| 60 | +- Use descriptive names that reflect the content |
| 61 | +- Keep file names concise but meaningful |
| 62 | + |
| 63 | +### Content Structure |
| 64 | +- Start with a clear title |
| 65 | +- Use appropriate heading levels (h1, h2, h3, etc.) |
| 66 | +- Include a brief introduction |
| 67 | +- Break content into logical sections |
| 68 | +- Use lists for better readability |
| 69 | +- Include code examples where relevant |
| 70 | + |
| 71 | +### Code Examples |
| 72 | +- Use syntax highlighting |
| 73 | +- Include comments for clarity |
| 74 | +- Show both simple and complex examples |
| 75 | +- Provide context for the code |
| 76 | + |
| 77 | +### Images and Diagrams |
| 78 | +- Use clear, high-quality images |
| 79 | +- Include alt text for accessibility |
| 80 | +- Place images in the `public/images` directory |
| 81 | +- Reference images using relative paths |
| 82 | + |
| 83 | +## Best Practices |
| 84 | + |
| 85 | +1. **Keep it Updated** |
| 86 | + - Regularly review and update documentation |
| 87 | + - Remove outdated information |
| 88 | + - Add new features and changes |
| 89 | + |
| 90 | +2. **Be Clear and Concise** |
| 91 | + - Use simple, clear language |
| 92 | + - Avoid jargon unless necessary |
| 93 | + - Provide examples to illustrate points |
| 94 | + |
| 95 | +3. **Make it Accessible** |
| 96 | + - Use proper heading hierarchy |
| 97 | + - Include alt text for images |
| 98 | + - Ensure good color contrast |
| 99 | + - Write clear link text |
| 100 | + |
| 101 | +4. **Include Search Keywords** |
| 102 | + - Use relevant terms in headings |
| 103 | + - Include common search terms |
| 104 | + - Add meta descriptions |
| 105 | + |
| 106 | +## How to Navigate |
| 107 | + |
| 108 | +1. **Using the Sidebar** |
| 109 | + - The sidebar provides quick access to all sections |
| 110 | + - Use the search function to find specific topics |
| 111 | + - Expand/collapse sections as needed |
| 112 | + |
| 113 | +2. **Using Search** |
| 114 | + - Use the search bar to find specific information |
| 115 | + - Search by keywords, topics, or error messages |
| 116 | + - Use quotes for exact phrase matching |
| 117 | + |
| 118 | +3. **Using Links** |
| 119 | + - Internal links help navigate between related topics |
| 120 | + - External links provide additional resources |
| 121 | + - Use the "back to top" link for long pages |
| 122 | + |
| 123 | +## Need Help? |
| 124 | + |
| 125 | +If you can't find what you're looking for: |
| 126 | +1. Check the table of contents |
| 127 | +2. Use the search function |
| 128 | +3. Look in related sections |
| 129 | +4. Contact the documentation team |
| 130 | + |
| 131 | +## Feedback |
| 132 | + |
| 133 | +We welcome your feedback to improve our documentation: |
| 134 | +- Report issues or errors |
| 135 | +- Suggest improvements |
| 136 | +- Request new topics |
| 137 | +- Share your experience |
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