Documentation Templates

This directory contains standardized templates for creating consistent, comprehensive documentation across the Zer0-Mistakes project.

📋 Available Templates

Core Templates

• Feature Documentation Template - Comprehensive template for documenting new features
• Release Notes Template - Standardized format for release documentation
• Change Tracking Template - Template for tracking and documenting changes

🎯 Template Usage Guidelines

When to Use Templates

Feature Documentation Template

Use when:

• Implementing new theme features
• Adding major functionality or components
• Creating user-facing capabilities
• Documenting API or integration features

Release Notes Template

Use when:

• Publishing new version releases
• Creating comprehensive release documentation
• Documenting version changes and updates
• Communicating with users and contributors

Change Tracking Template

Use when:

• Making significant code changes
• Implementing bug fixes or improvements
• Modifying system configuration or architecture
• Tracking technical debt and refactoring

How to Use Templates

1. Copy Template: Copy the appropriate template to your documentation location
2. Customize Content: Fill in all sections with relevant information
3. Review Completeness: Ensure all template sections are completed
4. Validate Format: Check formatting and link validity
5. Peer Review: Have documentation reviewed before publishing

📝 Template Customization

Standard Sections

All templates include these standard elements:

• Header Information: Title, version, date, status
• Overview Section: Purpose and summary
• Detailed Content: Specific template content
• Technical Details: Implementation and configuration
• Usage Examples: Practical examples and code snippets
• Testing Information: Validation and quality assurance
• Troubleshooting: Common issues and solutions
• Related Resources: Links and references

Optional Sections

Templates may include optional sections for:

• Performance Metrics: Benchmarks and measurements
• Migration Guides: Upgrade and transition instructions
• API References: Technical API documentation
• Visual Examples: Screenshots and diagrams
• Community Feedback: User testimonials and feedback

Customization Guidelines

• Add Sections: Include additional sections as needed for your content
• Remove Sections: Remove sections that don’t apply to your documentation
• Modify Structure: Adapt the structure to fit your specific needs
• Maintain Consistency: Keep consistent formatting and style
• Update Templates: Contribute improvements back to templates

🔧 Template Development

Creating New Templates

When creating new documentation templates:

1. Identify Need: Determine if a new template is needed
2. Research Standards: Review existing templates and documentation patterns
3. Design Structure: Create logical section organization
4. Include Examples: Provide clear examples and guidelines
5. Test Template: Use template for actual documentation
6. Gather Feedback: Get input from team and users
7. Refine Template: Improve based on usage and feedback

Template Standards

• Clear Structure: Logical organization and flow
• Comprehensive Coverage: Include all necessary sections
• Flexible Design: Adaptable to different use cases
• Example Content: Provide examples and guidance
• Consistent Formatting: Follow project formatting standards

Template Maintenance

• Regular Review: Periodically review and update templates
• Usage Analysis: Analyze how templates are being used
• Feedback Integration: Incorporate user feedback and suggestions
• Version Control: Track template changes and improvements
• Documentation: Document template usage and best practices

🎨 Formatting Standards

Markdown Standards

• Headers: Use consistent header hierarchy (H1 for title, H2 for major sections)
• Lists: Use appropriate list types (ordered, unordered, task lists)
• Code Blocks: Always specify language for syntax highlighting
• Links: Use descriptive link text and verify link validity
• Images: Include alt text and appropriate sizing

Content Standards

• Clarity: Write clear, concise, and actionable content
• Completeness: Include all necessary information and context
• Accuracy: Ensure technical accuracy and current information
• Consistency: Maintain consistent terminology and style
• Accessibility: Consider screen readers and accessibility needs

Style Guidelines

• Tone: Professional but approachable tone
• Voice: Active voice and clear subject-verb relationships
• Tense: Present tense for current features, future tense for planned items
• Terminology: Consistent technical terminology throughout
• Examples: Include practical, working examples

📊 Template Metrics

Usage Statistics

• Feature Template: Used for X features documented
• Release Template: Used for X releases documented
• Change Template: Used for X changes tracked
• Custom Templates: X custom templates created

Quality Metrics

• Completeness: X% of template sections typically completed
• Accuracy: X% of documentation found to be accurate
• Usefulness: X/10 average usefulness rating
• Maintenance: X% of documents updated within last 6 months

Feedback Analysis

• User Satisfaction: X/10 average satisfaction with templates
• Improvement Suggestions: Top 3 improvement areas identified
• Usage Patterns: Most and least used template sections
• Common Issues: Frequently reported problems or confusion

🚀 Future Template Development

Planned Templates

• API Documentation Template: For technical API documentation
• Troubleshooting Guide Template: For problem-solving documentation
• Tutorial Template: For step-by-step instructional content
• Architecture Documentation Template: For system design documentation

Template Improvements

• Interactive Elements: Add interactive components and examples
• Automation Integration: Connect templates to automated processes
• Validation Tools: Create tools to validate template compliance
• Content Assistance: Provide AI-powered content suggestions

Community Contribution

• Template Requests: Accept requests for new template types
• Community Templates: Allow community-contributed templates
• Template Reviews: Implement template review and approval process
• Template Sharing: Share templates with broader Jekyll community

Maintained By: Zer0-Mistakes Documentation Team
Last Updated: October 26, 2025
Template Version: v1.0.0
Next Review: Quarterly template review cycle