100 D-Days Challenge

Great news.

A good way to keep us coming back.

Michel - Meta-Travel Community Hub

I so love this ....when will you guys stop make us so excited, lol. Excellent!!!!!

Yes, developer documentation is in need of a major overhaul. It is so incomplete and missing so much, it makes it hard to develop correctly.

There should be good documentation on the bx_alert system, exactly how it interacts and what can be intercepted and what all creates alerts. Since this is a major way to create modifications without core changes. It needs amazing documentation.

I'm a pretty smart, yet simple guy. If I read something, and it is docs from say UNA staff, or your website, it should include every step. You must write documentation as if the person who is reading knows nothing about what you are doing, and if he follows the steps from point a to point b, it should work. Not take hours to figure out a step wasn't included or "assumed".

UNA is buggy, it will take a lot to hold you to the well tested release of UNA 14 stable. But I think differently than most, and my grey hat hacker side has me poking things. We will see what all I find I can break. 😎👍

Things have come a long way since my Dolphin 5 days. Its been nearly two decades. But documentation has been a issue since then. If you really mean it, do it. And do it well.

Service calls is another area that needs much more documentation.

Forms should have an example in module like page and menus does. Forms are a bit more work an understanding, and would be great to see an example in code.

Enhancing Documentation for the "UNA" Platform

Great news! I have been eagerly awaiting comprehensive and updated documentation for each available version of the "UNA" platform. In my opinion, the horizontal and vertical development of a social network website isn't feasible without a robust cluster system. Therefore, detailed documentation for Docker and Docker Swarm is essential, as it would facilitate the quick installation and expansion of the platform. An even better solution would be a Helm Chart and Kubernetes (K8s) recipe, providing optimal deployment and scaling capabilities.

Documentation is crucial for both developers and users. This would allow everyone to access a help module and view this online documentation directly on their platform or on "UNA." Each module should contain files with updated documentation for each version, including core documentation. The help module should pull this information directly from these files to display it online for each user category: admin, manager, and user. Additionally, this documentation could be divided by actions and user levels, making it directly accessible online for everyone. Drupal has a very effective system similar to this. The text could be part of an i18n (internationalization) multilanguage module, with keys editable directly online by administrators, similar to Drupal's translate key function. This could then be sent to a central UNA hub so sites administrators or editors can improve the platform through feedback and enhance documentation directly online in any language.

At one point, Dolphin had something similar, with an info icon on each module where users could access a popup for details. This feature greatly enhanced user experience by providing immediate, relevant information. Unfortunately, this function disappeared in UNA.

An AI model could generate corresponding info files for each file in the "UNA" platform, in any extension such as .MD or .txt. This AI-generated documentation could then create a directory hierarchy that the help module could read, ensuring all information is systematically organized and easily accessible. For each user category, it would be sufficient to add tags at the programming level to ensure the documentation is appropriately categorized and displayed.

Suggestions for Generating Documentation to Improve the Platform by chat-gpt4

Automated Documentation Tools:

• Doxygen: Generate documentation from annotated source code.
• Sphinx: Particularly useful for Python projects but can be extended to other languages.
• Swagger: For API documentation, making it easier to create interactive documentation.

Integrated Help System:

• Develop an integrated help system within the platform where users can access context-sensitive help. Each feature or module could have a help icon that, when clicked, displays relevant documentation.
• Use a tooltip system that provides brief information about each feature or function when the user hovers over it.

Modular Documentation Approach:

• Structure documentation in a modular way, where each module/component has its own section. This makes it easier to update and maintain documentation as the platform evolves.

Version Control for Documentation:

• Use version control systems like Git to manage documentation changes. This ensures that users can access documentation that corresponds to the version of the software they are using.

Tagging and Categorization:

• Implement a tagging system to categorize documentation by user role (admin, manager, user) and by functionality. This helps users find relevant information quickly.

Interactive Tutorials and Examples:

• Provide interactive tutorials and examples that guide users through common tasks. These can be in the form of video tutorials, step-by-step guides, or interactive demos.

Feedback System:

• Implement a feedback system within the documentation where users can suggest improvements, report errors, or ask for clarifications. This helps keep the documentation user-centric and continuously improving.
• Additionally, place a feedback button on every page of the documentation to make it easy for users to provide input at any point.

Searchable Knowledge Base:

• Develop a comprehensive, searchable knowledge base that includes FAQs, troubleshooting guides, and user forums. This can help users solve problems without needing direct support.

Regular Updates and Audits:

• Regularly update the documentation to reflect changes in the platform. Conduct periodic audits to ensure the accuracy and relevance of the content.

Collaborative Documentation:

• Encourage community contributions to the documentation. Platforms like GitHub allow users to contribute to documentation repositories, ensuring a broader range of insights and updates.

By implementing these strategies, the documentation can be significantly improved, providing a more robust and user-friendly experience for both developers and end-users. This will enhance the overall usability and attractiveness of the platform.