Comprehensive Developer Documentation

Introduction

Welcome to the comprehensive developer documentation. This guide covers installation, usage, configuration, and more.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Installation
3. Usage
4. Configuration
5. API Reference
6. Troubleshooting
7. Contributing
8. License

Installation

To install the software, follow these steps:

Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/example/repository.git
cd repository

Install Dependencies

npm install

Build the Project

npm run build

Usage

To use the software, follow these code examples:

JavaScript Example

// Import the library
import { exampleFunction } from 'example-library';

// Initialize with configuration
const config = { key: 'value' };
exampleFunction(config);

Python Example

def example_function(param):
    print(f"Received parameter: {param}")

example_function("example")

CLI Usage

# Run the CLI tool
node cli.js --option=value

Configuration

Configuration options can be specified in the config.json file or via environment variables.

config.json

{
  "apiKey": "your-api-key",
  "baseUrl": "https://api.example.com",
  "features": {
    "featureA": true,
    "featureB": false
  }
}

Environment Variables

export API_KEY="your-api-key"
export BASE_URL="https://api.example.com"
export FEATURE_A=true

API Reference

exampleFunction

Description

exampleFunction does something useful.

Parameters

• param1 (string): Description of param1.
• param2 (number): Description of param2.

Returns

• result (object): Description of the result object.

Example

const result = exampleFunction('paramValue', 123);
console.log(result);

Endpoints

GET /api/resource

Description: Fetches data from the API.

Request:

GET /api/resource HTTP/1.1
Host: api.example.com
Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY

Response:

{
  "data": "value",
  "status": "success"
}

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Issue: Error: Cannot connect to the API

Solution: Verify that the API_KEY and BASE_URL environment variables are correctly set and that the API server is running.

Debugging Tips

• Check Logs: Examine application logs for detailed error messages.
• Enable Debug Mode: Use the DEBUG=true environment variable to enable verbose logging.

Contributing

We welcome contributions! To contribute:

1. Fork the Repository: Create a personal copy of the repository.
2. Create a Branch: git checkout -b feature-branch
3. Make Changes: Implement your changes and write tests.
4. Commit Changes: git commit -am 'Add new feature'
5. Push Changes: git push origin feature-branch
6. Open a Pull Request: Submit your pull request for review.

Code Style

Please follow the project's coding style guide.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.

Additional Resources

• API Documentation
• Project Roadmap
• Community Forum

Changelog

[1.0.0] - 2024-08-21

• Initial release with core features.
• Added support for multiple languages.

[1.1.0] - 2024-08-22

• Improved error handling.
• Added new API endpoints.

FAQ

Q: How do I reset my API key?

A: Follow the instructions in the API Key Management section of the documentation.

Q: Where can I find more examples?

A: Check out the Examples file in the repository for more code snippets.

For more detailed information, refer to the relevant sections or contact the support team.