Documentation Template
A template for writing technical documentation including API reference, setup guides, architecture decisions, and developer onboarding materials.
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As a developer joining the project or consuming the API, I want clear and up-to-date documentation so that I can understand how the system works and get productive quickly without relying on tribal knowledge.
Description
Acceptance Criteria
Given a new developer reads the documentation
When they follow the setup guide
Then they can get the project running locally within 15 minutes without asking for help
Given the API documentation is updated
When a developer checks the OpenAPI spec or Swagger UI
Then all endpoints are documented with descriptions, parameter types, request/response examples, and authentication requirements
Given the documentation covers a complex system
When I read the architecture section
Then I understand the key components, data flow, and design decisions including the rationale for each significant choice
Given the documentation is committed to the repository
When I check the troubleshooting section
Then it covers at least 5 common issues with clear problem descriptions, root causes, and step-by-step solutions
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