Generate Complete User-Facing Documentation

Overview

The "Generate Complete Public Facing Documentation" command in VS Code is a powerful feature that automatically creates comprehensive, user-friendly documentation for your project. This command is part of the Dev-Docs extension and is designed to analyze your codebase and generate a set of markdown files that can be used as public-facing documentation.

How to Use

1. Open your project in VS Code.
2. Ensure you have the Dev-Docs extension installed and configured.
3. Open the Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P or Cmd+Shift+P on Mac).
4. Type "Generate Complete Public Facing Documentation" and select the command.
5. Confirm the action when prompted.

What It Does

When you run this command, it performs the following actions:

1. Analyzes your entire codebase.
2. Identifies key areas that require documentation.
3. Generates markdown files for various aspects of your project, such as:
   • Getting started guides
   • API references
   • Configuration instructions
   • Troubleshooting guides
   • Best practices
   • Architecture overviews

Output

The command creates a series of markdown files in a designated documentation repository associated with Dev-Docs. These files are organized in a logical structure and are ready to be used as public-facing documentation for your project.

Customization

The generation process takes into account your project's structure and any existing documentation. You can customize the output by modifying the dev-docs.json file in your project root, which allows you to specify:

• Custom root directories
• File exclusions
• Documentation categories
• Branch names for documentation commits

Benefits

• Saves time by automating the documentation process
• Ensures comprehensive coverage of your project's features
• Maintains consistent documentation structure
• Facilitates keeping documentation up-to-date with code changes

Best Practices

• Run this command periodically as your project evolves
• Review and edit the generated documentation for accuracy and clarity
• Use this as a starting point and enhance the documentation with specific use cases and examples

Troubleshooting

If you encounter issues with the documentation generation:

1. Ensure your Dev-Docs extension is up to date
2. Check that you have the necessary permissions for the associated documentation repository
3. Verify that your dev-docs.json configuration is correct

For more detailed information or support, refer to the Dev-Docs extension documentation or reach out to the extension's support channels.