Overview
The documentation framework for Ignite UI Components is designed to cater to multiple development platforms, including Angular, Blazor, React, and WebComponents. Utilizing DocFX, this resource aims to streamline the process of creating and managing cross-platform documentation, making it more efficient for developers to share and maintain information across different technologies. This comprehensive guide outlines the essential steps for setting up and writing documentation, ensuring that all contributors can effectively contribute to the project.
Features
- Multi-Platform Support: Seamlessly integrates documentation efforts for Angular, Blazor, React, and WebComponents in one cohesive framework.
- Elevated Permissions Requirement: Important for installation, makes sure the process runs smoothly through tools like Chocolatey.
- Installation Requirements: Clear guidance on required software installations, including Node.js and Yarn, to ensure a fully functional environment.
- Documentation Structure: Organized layout encourages structured documentation, with dedicated folders for each platform’s specific needs.
- Branching Strategy: Easy management of changes via a branching system that promotes organization and clarity in version control.
- Status Indicators: Allows users to assign statuses (e.g., new, updated, preview) to documentation topics, enhancing user awareness of content relevance.
- Customizable Content: Provides options to mark documentation items as premium, further categorizing content based on value or features.
- Code Snippet Consistency: Encourages uniformity in code documentation across platforms by providing snippets for all relevant technologies.
