Docs Structure
README Template
code
# Project Name Brief description (1-2 sentences) ## Quick Start - Prerequisites - Install steps - Run command ## Key Features - Bullet list ## Configuration - Env vars, config options ## Usage - Examples ## Contributing / License
API Reference
- •Endpoint: method, path, description
- •Parameters: name, type, required, description
- •Response: status, body shape, example
- •Errors: possible codes and meanings
User Guide
- •Task-oriented headings
- •Step-by-step with numbered lists
- •Code examples where relevant
- •Screenshots for UI flows
Principles
- •Audience first: Match skill level and goals
- •Scannable: Headings, bullets, short paragraphs
- •Examples: Working code over abstract description
- •Up to date: Remove outdated docs when changing behavior