Documentation Creation Basics

Welcome to the comprehensive documentation guide! This section will teach you everything you need to know about creating, editing, and managing documentation effectively.

What You’ll Learn

In this comprehensive guide, you’ll discover:

• Document Creation: How to create new documents with proper structure
• Content Organization: Best practices for organizing and categorizing content
• Component Usage: How to use built-in UI components to enhance your documentation
• Advanced Features: Automation, customization, and deployment strategies

Documentation Philosophy

Good documentation should be:

1. Clear and Concise: Easy to understand and follow
2. Well-Organized: Logical structure and navigation
3. Comprehensive: Covers all necessary topics
4. Maintainable: Easy to update and keep current
5. Accessible: Available to all users regardless of ability

Getting Started Checklist

Before you begin creating documentation, ensure you have:

• Development Environment: Node.js 18+, pnpm, and a code editor
• Project Understanding: Familiarity with the project structure
• Content Plan: Clear idea of what you want to document
• Audience Awareness: Understanding of who will read your documentation

Project Structure Overview

This documentation system is organized as follows:

src/content/docs/
├── en/                    # English documentation
│   ├── v1/               # Version 1 (simple intro)
│   └── v2/               # Version 2 (comprehensive)
│       ├── guide/        # Step-by-step guides
│       ├── components/   # UI component examples
│       ├── advanced/     # Advanced topics
│       └── reference/    # Reference materials
└── ja/                   # Japanese documentation
    ├── v1/
    └── v2/

Key Features

Automatic Sidebar Generation

The documentation system automatically generates sidebar navigation based on your content structure and frontmatter configuration.

Multi-language Support

Content can be created in multiple languages with automatic language switching and URL management.

Component Integration

Rich UI components are available to enhance your documentation with interactive elements, code examples, and visual aids.

Version Management

Multiple versions of documentation can be maintained simultaneously, allowing for gradual migration and historical reference.

Content Creation Workflow

The typical workflow for creating documentation involves:

1. Planning: Define the scope and structure of your content
2. Creating: Write the initial content using Markdown and MDX
3. Enhancing: Add components, examples, and interactive elements
4. Organizing: Set up proper categories and navigation
5. Testing: Verify links, formatting, and functionality
6. Publishing: Deploy and make available to users

Writing Guidelines

When creating documentation:

• Start with the user’s goal: What are they trying to accomplish?
• Use clear headings: Create a logical hierarchy of information
• Include examples: Show, don’t just tell
• Be consistent: Use the same terminology and formatting throughout
• Test everything: Verify that instructions actually work

Next Steps

Ready to start creating documentation? The next guides will walk you through:

1. Creating Documents: Learn how to create new documentation files
2. Editing Documents: Master the editing process and best practices
3. Organizing Content: Structure your content for maximum usability
4. Version Management: Handle multiple versions effectively

Let’s begin your documentation creation journey!