# Documentation Structure

This document outlines the complete documentation structure for `fapilog`, showing how all documentation pieces work together to provide a comprehensive developer experience.

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## 📚 Documentation Overview

The `fapilog` documentation is organized into several interconnected sections, each serving a specific purpose in the developer journey:

```
docs/
├── README.md                    # Project overview and quick start
├── api-reference.md            # Complete API documentation
├── user-guide.md              # Step-by-step tutorials
├── deployment-guide.md        # Production deployment
├── architecture.md            # System design and internals
├── contributing.md            # Development guidelines
├── security.md               # Security considerations
├── performance.md            # Performance tuning
├── migration-guide.md        # Migration from other logging
├── troubleshooting.md        # Common issues and solutions
└── examples/                 # Code examples
    ├── basic-setup.md
    ├── advanced-configuration.md
    ├── custom-enrichers.md
    ├── custom-sinks.md
    └── integration-guides.md
```

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## 🎯 Documentation Sections

### 1. **API Reference** (`api-reference.md`)

**Purpose:** Complete technical reference for all public APIs
**Audience:** Developers who need detailed API information
**Content:**

- Complete function signatures and parameters
- Type definitions and models
- Code examples for every API
- Error handling and exceptions
- Performance considerations
- Migration guides

**Key Features:**

- Comprehensive coverage of all public APIs
- Clear parameter descriptions with types
- Practical code examples
- Error handling guidance
- Performance optimization tips

### 2. **User Guide** (`user-guide.md`)

**Purpose:** Progressive tutorials from basic to advanced usage
**Audience:** Developers learning to use `fapilog`
**Content:**

- Getting Started (5-minute setup)
- Basic Configuration
- Advanced Configuration
- Custom Enrichers
- Custom Sinks
- Performance Tuning
- Troubleshooting

**Structure:**

```
1. Quick Start
   - Installation
   - Basic Setup
   - First Log

2. Basic Usage
   - Configuration Options
   - Logging Levels
   - Structured Logging

3. Advanced Features
   - Custom Enrichers
   - Custom Sinks
   - Context Management

4. Production Setup
   - Environment Configuration
   - Performance Tuning
   - Monitoring Integration
```

### 3. **Deployment Guide** (`deployment-guide.md`)

**Purpose:** Production-ready deployment instructions
**Audience:** DevOps engineers and platform teams
**Content:**

- Docker Deployment
- Kubernetes Deployment
- Environment Configuration
- Monitoring & Alerting
- Log Aggregation Setup
- Performance Tuning

### 4. **Architecture Documentation** (`architecture.md`)

**Purpose:** Technical deep-dive into system design
**Audience:** Contributors and advanced users
**Content:**

- System Architecture Diagram
- Component Interactions
- Data Flow Diagrams
- Performance Characteristics
- Design Decisions

### 5. **Contributing Guidelines** (`contributing.md`)

**Purpose:** Guide for contributors and maintainers
**Audience:** Potential contributors
**Content:**

- Development Setup
- Code Style Guide
- Testing Guidelines
- Pull Request Process
- Release Process
- Architecture Decision Records (ADRs)

### 6. **Security Documentation** (`security.md`)

**Purpose:** Security best practices and considerations
**Audience:** Security-conscious teams
**Content:**

- PII Handling
- Log Sanitization
- Security Configuration
- Compliance (GDPR, SOC2)
- Vulnerability Reporting

### 7. **Performance Guide** (`performance.md`)

**Purpose:** Performance analysis and optimization
**Audience:** Performance-conscious developers
**Content:**

- Performance Benchmarks
- Load Testing Results
- Memory Usage Analysis
- CPU Impact Analysis
- Optimization Guidelines

### 8. **Migration Guide** (`migration-guide.md`)

**Purpose:** Help users migrate from other logging solutions
**Audience:** Teams with existing logging
**Content:**

- From `logging` module
- From `structlog`
- From other logging libraries
- Step-by-step migration checklist

### 9. **Troubleshooting** (`troubleshooting.md`)

**Purpose:** Common issues and solutions
**Audience:** All users
**Content:**

- Common Problems
- Debugging Guide
- Performance Issues
- Configuration Issues
- Error Messages

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## 🔗 Documentation Relationships

### **Entry Points**

1. **README.md** - Main entry point with quick start
2. **User Guide** - Progressive learning path
3. **API Reference** - Complete technical reference

### **Cross-References**

- User Guide references specific API sections
- API Reference links to relevant examples
- Deployment Guide references architecture
- Contributing Guide references development setup

### **Audience Flow**

```
New User → README → User Guide → API Reference
Experienced User → API Reference → Performance Guide
DevOps → Deployment Guide → Architecture
Contributor → Contributing Guide → Architecture
```

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## 📖 Documentation Standards

### **Writing Style**

- Clear, concise language
- Practical examples for every concept
- Progressive complexity (simple to advanced)
- Consistent terminology

### **Code Examples**

- Complete, runnable examples
- Multiple complexity levels
- Real-world scenarios
- Error handling included

### **Structure**

- Consistent heading hierarchy
- Table of contents for each document
- Cross-references between documents
- Search-friendly content

### **Maintenance**

- Version-specific documentation
- Changelog integration
- Automated testing of examples
- Regular review and updates

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## 🛠 Documentation Tools

### **Recommended Stack**

- **Markdown** - Primary format
- **MkDocs** - Documentation site generator
- **Material for MkDocs** - Modern theme
- **mkdocstrings** - Auto-generated API docs
- **GitHub Pages** - Hosting

### **Automation**

- Auto-generated API reference from docstrings
- Example code testing
- Link validation
- Spell checking
- Format validation

### **Integration**

- GitHub Actions for automated builds
- Read the Docs integration
- Search functionality
- Version-specific documentation

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## 📋 Implementation Priority

### **Phase 1: Core Documentation** (High Priority)

1. ✅ API Reference (Complete)
2. User Guide (Progressive tutorials)
3. Contributing Guidelines (Community growth)
4. Migration Guide (Adoption)

### **Phase 2: Production Documentation** (Medium Priority)

5. Deployment Guide (Production readiness)
6. Architecture Documentation (Technical understanding)
7. Security Documentation (Enterprise adoption)
8. Troubleshooting (User support)

### **Phase 3: Advanced Documentation** (Lower Priority)

9. Performance Guide (Advanced users)
10. Integration Guides (Ecosystem integration)
11. Community Documentation (Long-term sustainability)

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## 🎯 Success Metrics

### **Documentation Quality**

- 90%+ API coverage
- All examples tested and working
- Zero broken links
- Consistent terminology

### **Developer Experience**

- 5-minute setup time
- Clear migration path
- Comprehensive troubleshooting
- Searchable content

### **Community Engagement**

- Clear contribution guidelines
- Active documentation updates
- Community feedback integration
- Regular content reviews

This documentation structure ensures that `fapilog` provides a professional, comprehensive developer experience that supports users at every stage of their journey.
