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
- Code Analysis: Extracting docstrings and type information
- API Documentation: Generating endpoint documentation
- Example Generation: Creating usage examples
- Site Building: Compiling static documentation site
- 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