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Summary

Complete restructuring and enhancement of ReproSchema documentation following the Diátaxis framework for improved usability and maintainability.

Major Changes

📚 Documentation Restructure (Diátaxis Framework)

  • Tutorials: Learning-oriented guides for step-by-step instruction
  • How-To Guides: Task-oriented solutions for specific problems
  • Explanation: Understanding-oriented conceptual documentation
  • Reference: Information-oriented technical specifications

🆕 New Content Added

How-To Guides

  • Create Protocol from Scratch - Manual protocol creation
  • Use Cookiecutter Template - Quick start with templates
  • Use Library Assessments - Integrate pre-built questionnaires
  • Add Translations - Multilingual schema support
  • Deploy Protocol - Production deployment options
  • Enhanced Validation Guide - Examples, errors, troubleshooting
  • Enhanced Visualization Guide - Demo protocol, troubleshooting

Explanation Section

  • Core Concepts - Protocols, Activities, Items hierarchy
  • JSON-LD Basics - Why and how ReproSchema uses JSON-LD

Reference Documentation

  • Field Types Reference - Complete input types and response options
  • Python API Reference - Comprehensive API documentation

🔄 Content Migration

  • Moved cookiecutter guide from user-guide to how-to
  • Eliminated duplicate "create-new-protocol" content
  • Preserved all existing content while improving organization

🎯 User Experience Improvements

  • Added working demo protocol link for immediate testing
  • Included troubleshooting sections for common issues
  • Provided practical examples throughout
  • Clear navigation with purpose-driven sections

File Changes

  • 17 files changed: 2,420 additions, 47 deletions
  • New files: 15 new documentation files
  • Enhanced files: Validation and visualization guides significantly improved
  • Navigation: Updated mkdocs.yml with clear structure

Testing

  • All documentation renders correctly in MkDocs
  • All internal links work properly
  • Demo protocol link tested and functional
  • Code examples validated
  • Navigation structure verified

Benefits

  • Better User Experience: Clear paths for different user needs
  • Reduced Confusion: No more duplicate or overlapping content
  • Comprehensive Coverage: All major use cases documented
  • Easier Maintenance: Logical organization and consistent structure
  • Improved Onboarding: Progressive learning path for new users

This reorganization makes ReproSchema documentation more accessible to newcomers while remaining comprehensive for advanced users.

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- Add clear separation: tutorials, how-to, explanation, reference
- Create index pages for each documentation section
- Move cookiecutter guide from user-guide to how-to section
- Add core concepts and JSON-LD basics to explanation section
- Create new how-to guides for common tasks
- Update navigation structure in mkdocs.yml
- Enhanced validation guide with common errors and solutions
- Enhanced visualize guide with demo protocol link and troubleshooting
- Added prerequisites, best practices, and advanced options
- Improved user experience with practical examples
- Create complete field types reference with all input types
- Include examples for text, numeric, selection, media, and special inputs
- Add response options properties and validation rules
- Update reference index and navigation in mkdocs.yml
- Add comprehensive translation guide for multilingual schemas
- Add deployment guide with multiple hosting options
- Update how-to index with new content management section
- Provide practical examples and troubleshooting tips
- Create complete API documentation with examples
- Include validation, conversion, and schema creation APIs
- Add error handling and configuration sections
- Update reference index and navigation in mkdocs.yml
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it allows nested activities.

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