0.4.1 - Comprehensive Documentation Overhaul
Comprehensive Documentation Overhaul
Section titled “Comprehensive Documentation Overhaul”This release represents a major expansion of ArcAide’s documentation ecosystem, transitioning from standalone markdown files to a fully integrated Starlight documentation site with comprehensive coverage of both user and developer needs.
Major Changes
Section titled “Major Changes”Documentation Infrastructure
Section titled “Documentation Infrastructure”- Starlight Integration: Added
@astrojs/starlight
andstarlight-auto-sidebar
for enhanced documentation experience - Integrated Documentation: Moved all documentation into the main website source code
- Auto-generated Sidebars: Automatic navigation generation for better organization
- Search Integration: Full-text search across all documentation
New Developer Documentation
Section titled “New Developer Documentation”Architecture Documentation
Section titled “Architecture Documentation”- Architecture Overview - Complete system architecture guide
- Technology Stack - Comprehensive technology choices and rationale
- Database Design - Schema, relationships, indexing, and full-text search implementation
- Domain Models - Core business logic and data structures
- Component Architecture - Frontend structure and patterns
- State Management - Data flow patterns and state solutions
- Security Model - Authentication, authorization, and data protection
- Performance - Optimization strategies and monitoring
- Development Patterns - Code organization and best practices
- Theme System - D&D-inspired design system and styling
- File Organization - Project structure and conventions
API Reference Documentation
Section titled “API Reference Documentation”- API Overview - Complete API documentation
- Authentication - Auth endpoints and security
- Campaigns - Campaign management API
- Arcs - Story arc management endpoints
- Things - Entity management API
- Search - Search and discovery endpoints
- Error Handling - Error responses and patterns
Developer Guides
Section titled “Developer Guides”- Developer Overview - Project structure and coding standards
- Code Style Guidelines: Comprehensive coding conventions and best practices
- Development Commands: Full command reference for development workflow
- Testing Guidelines: Quality assurance and testing patterns
Enhanced User Documentation
Section titled “Enhanced User Documentation”User Guide Expansion
Section titled “User Guide Expansion”- Getting Started - Comprehensive introduction to ArcAide
- Advanced Features - Power user features and techniques
Key User Documentation Features
Section titled “Key User Documentation Features”- Arc Framework Explanation: Detailed breakdown of the six-part storytelling structure
- Campaign Management: Complete guide to organizing D&D campaigns
- Entity Management: NPCs, locations, items, and custom categories
- View/Edit Modes: Understanding the dual-interface system
- Internal Linking: Wiki-style content cross-referencing
- Search and Discovery: Finding and connecting campaign content
- Best Practices: Tips for effective campaign organization
Documentation Features
Section titled “Documentation Features”Navigation Improvements
Section titled “Navigation Improvements”- Hierarchical Organization: Logical grouping of user guides, developer docs, and change logs
- Auto-generated Sidebars: Automatic navigation based on file structure
- Cross-references: Internal linking between related documentation sections
- Search Integration: Find any documentation content instantly
Content Quality
Section titled “Content Quality”- Code Examples: Comprehensive examples for all API endpoints and patterns
- Visual Aids: Diagrams, file structures, and layout examples
- Best Practices: Proven patterns and conventions throughout
- Troubleshooting: Common issues and solutions
Technical Implementation
Section titled “Technical Implementation”Astro Configuration Updates
Section titled “Astro Configuration Updates”// Added Starlight integrationstarlight({ plugins: [starlightAutoSidebar()], title: 'Arc Aide Docs', sidebar: [ { label: 'User Guide', autogenerate: { directory: 'documentation/user-guide', }, }, { label: 'Developer Documentation', collapsed: true, autogenerate: { directory: 'documentation/developers', }, }, { label: 'Change Logs', collapsed: true, autogenerate: { directory: 'documentation/change-log', }, }, ],})
File Structure
Section titled “File Structure”src/content/docs/documentation/├── index.md # Documentation hub├── user-guide/ # User-facing guides│ ├── getting-started.md # Introduction and basics│ └── advanced-features.md # Power user features├── developers/ # Developer documentation│ ├── overview.md # Development guide│ ├── architecture/ # System architecture│ │ ├── overview.md│ │ ├── technology-stack.md│ │ ├── database-design.md│ │ ├── domain-models.md│ │ ├── component-architecture.md│ │ ├── state-management.md│ │ ├── security-model.md│ │ ├── performance.md│ │ ├── development-patterns.md│ │ ├── theme-system.md│ │ └── file-organization.md│ └── api-reference/ # API documentation│ ├── overview.md│ ├── authentication.md│ ├── campaigns.md│ ├── arcs.md│ ├── things.md│ ├── search.md│ └── error-handling.md└── change-log/ # Version history └── [existing change logs]
Migration Notes
Section titled “Migration Notes”For Developers
Section titled “For Developers”- New Documentation Structure: All docs are now in
src/content/docs/documentation/
- Starlight Integration: Documentation is accessible at
/documentation/
route - API Reference: Complete API documentation now available for integration work
- Architecture Guides: Comprehensive system documentation for new contributors
For Users
Section titled “For Users”- Enhanced User Guides: More detailed explanations of features and workflows
- Better Navigation: Improved organization and search capabilities
- Visual Examples: More examples and visual aids for understanding features
Benefits
Section titled “Benefits”For the Project
Section titled “For the Project”- Centralized Documentation: All documentation in one place, versioned with code
- Better Maintenance: Documentation updates alongside feature development
- Improved Onboarding: Comprehensive guides for both users and developers
- Professional Presentation: Starlight provides modern, searchable documentation
For Developers
Section titled “For Developers”- Complete Architecture Reference: Understanding system design and patterns
- API Documentation: Comprehensive endpoint reference for integration
- Development Guidelines: Clear coding standards and best practices
- Pattern Library: Reusable patterns and components
For Users
Section titled “For Users”- Comprehensive Guides: From basic usage to advanced features
- Visual Learning: Examples and screenshots for better understanding
- Quick Reference: Easy-to-find answers to common questions
- Best Practices: Proven strategies for campaign management
Future Improvements
Section titled “Future Improvements”- Interactive Examples: Live API examples and playground
- Video Tutorials: Visual guides for complex features
- Community Contributions: Documentation contribution guidelines
- Localization: Multi-language documentation support
This documentation overhaul provides a solid foundation for both current users and future contributors, ensuring ArcAide remains accessible and well-documented as it continues to evolve.