@teachinglab/omd/npm-docs/DOCUMENTATION_SUMMARY.md

omd

# NPM Documentation Summary

This document provides an overview of the organized NPM documentation structure for the OMD library.

## Folder Structure

```
npm-docs/
├── README.md                          # Main entry point (start here!)
├── json-schemas.md                    # Complete JSON reference for all components
├── guides/                            # User guides and tutorials
│   ├── getting-started.md             # Installation and basic setup
│   ├── quick-examples.md              # Code examples for common use cases
│   ├── visualizations.md              # Complete visualization components guide
│   └── equations.md                   # Complete equations and expressions guide
└── api/                               # Detailed API documentation
    ├── api-reference.md               # Main API reference
    └── [individual component docs]    # Copied from docs/api/
```

## Documentation Organization

The documentation follows the requested presentation order:

### 1. **Global Context & Configuration** (First)
   - Configuration Manager
   - Display System
   - Canvas System
   - Event Manager
   - Helpers & Utilities

### 2. **Visualizations** (Second)
   - Number & Ratio Visualizations
     - Number Line
     - Number Tiles
     - Tape Diagrams
     - Ratio Charts
     - Balance Hanger
   - Graphing & Geometry
     - Coordinate Plane
     - Shapes
     - Spinner
   - Data Display
     - Tables
     - Function Graphs

### 3. **Equations & Expressions** (Third - Separate Section)
   - Core Components
     - Numbers
     - Variables
     - Operators
     - Terms
     - Expressions
     - Equations
   - Advanced Expressions
     - Power Expressions
     - Rational Expressions
     - Functions
     - Tile Equations
   - Step-by-Step Solutions
     - Equation Stack
     - Step Visualizer
     - Simplification Engine

## Quick Navigation

### For New Users
1. **Start Here**: `README.md`
2. **Get Setup**: `guides/getting-started.md`
3. **Try Examples**: `guides/quick-examples.md`

### For Developers
1. **JSON Reference**: `json-schemas.md`
2. **Visualizations**: `guides/visualizations.md`
3. **Equations**: `guides/equations.md`
4. **API Details**: `api/api-reference.md`

## Key Files

### README.md
- **Purpose**: Main entry point for NPM documentation
- **Content**: 
  - Quick start guide
  - Feature overview
  - Documentation index organized by the 3 main categories
  - Installation instructions
  - Basic examples

### json-schemas.md
- **Purpose**: Complete JSON reference for all components
- **Content**:
  - Organized by category (Global Context, Visualizations, Equations)
  - TypeScript-style type definitions
  - JSON schema for each component
  - Usage examples for each component
  - Corrected and verified against source code

### guides/getting-started.md
- **Purpose**: Installation and basic setup
- **Content**:
  - Installation instructions (npm/yarn)
  - Basic setup example
  - Complete HTML example
  - Common use cases
  - Configuration options
  - Integration with build tools (Vite, Webpack, React)
  - Troubleshooting guide
  - Browser support

### guides/visualizations.md
- **Purpose**: Complete guide to all visualization components
- **Content**:
  - Number & Ratio visualizations
  - Graphing & Geometry components
  - Data display components
  - Properties tables for each component
  - Multiple examples for each component
  - Best practices

### guides/equations.md
- **Purpose**: Complete guide to equations and expressions
- **Content**:
  - Core components (numbers, variables, operators, terms)
  - Expressions and equations
  - Advanced expressions (power, rational, functions)
  - Tile equations
  - Step-by-step solutions
  - Simplification engine
  - Expression parsing
  - Best practices

### guides/quick-examples.md
- **Purpose**: Ready-to-use code examples
- **Content**:
  - Basic equations
  - Visualization examples
  - Step-by-step solutions
  - Advanced features
  - Complete working HTML example

## Verification Checklist

- [x] Main README.md created with proper organization
- [x] json-schemas.md corrected and verified
- [x] Getting started guide created
- [x] Visualizations guide created (comprehensive)
- [x] Equations guide created (comprehensive)
- [x] Quick examples guide created
- [x] API documentation copied to npm-docs/api
- [x] Documentation follows requested order: Global Context → Visualizations → Equations

## Next Steps (Before Publishing)

1. **Review the documentation**:
   - Check `npm-docs/README.md` for accuracy
   - Verify `json-schemas.md` schemas are correct
   - Review all guide files

2. **Update package.json** (when ready):
   ```json
   {
     "files": [
       "index.js",
       "src/",
       "omd/",
       "npm-docs/",
       "canvas/",
       "jsvg/"
     ]
   }
   ```

3. **Test the documentation**:
   - Verify all examples work
   - Check all internal links
   - Ensure code samples are accurate

4. **Publish** (when approved):
   ```bash
   npm version patch  # or minor/major
   npm publish
   ```

## Documentation Standards Used

- **Markdown formatting**: Proper headings, code blocks, tables
- **Code examples**: Syntax-highlighted JavaScript
- **Consistent structure**: Each component documented with:
  - Basic usage
  - Properties table
  - Multiple examples
  - JSON schema
- **Navigation aids**: Table of contents, cross-references
- **Accessibility**: Clear descriptions, organized content

## Internal Link Structure

All documentation files are cross-linked:
- README.md → All guides and API docs
- Each guide → Related guides and API reference
- json-schemas.md → API reference and guides

## Coverage

The documentation covers:
- All visualization components
- All equation components
- Configuration system
- Step-by-step solution system
- JSON schemas for all components
- Installation and setup
- Integration guides (React, Vite, Webpack)
- Best practices
- Troubleshooting

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**Documentation Status**: Complete and ready for review

**Do NOT publish to NPM until reviewed and approved!**