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Documentation

This section documents the external documentation services and tools that the NDF Studio system depends on.

Overview

The NDF Studio system uses various documentation services for:

  • API documentation generation and hosting
  • Code documentation and reference
  • User guides and tutorials
  • System architecture documentation
  • Development documentation

External Dependencies

Documentation Tools and Services

  • MkDocs: Static site generator for documentation
  • Material for MkDocs: Documentation theme and components
  • mkdocstrings: Automatic API documentation generation
  • GitHub Pages: Documentation hosting and deployment
  • Sphinx: Alternative documentation generator (if used)

Documentation Features

  • Auto-generated API docs: From code docstrings and type hints
  • Interactive examples: Code samples and demonstrations
  • Search functionality: Full-text search across documentation
  • Version control: Documentation versioning and history
  • Multi-format export: PDF, HTML, and other formats

Integration Points

Documentation Generation Pipeline

  1. Code Analysis: Extracting docstrings and type information
  2. API Documentation: Generating endpoint documentation
  3. Example Generation: Creating usage examples
  4. Site Building: Compiling static documentation site
  5. Deployment: Publishing to hosting platform

Documentation Types

  • API Reference: Complete API endpoint documentation
  • User Guides: Step-by-step usage instructions
  • Developer Guides: Technical implementation details
  • Architecture Docs: System design and structure
  • Tutorials: Hands-on learning materials

Configuration

Documentation services are configured through: - MkDocs configuration files - Theme and styling settings - Search and navigation options - Deployment and hosting settings - Custom plugins and extensions

Maintenance

  • Documentation is automatically updated with code changes
  • Regular reviews ensure accuracy and completeness
  • User feedback is incorporated into documentation
  • Version control tracks documentation history