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Documentation Standards

Learning Objectives

  • Write documentation that students can follow quickly.
  • Keep topic pages consistent across the repository.
  • Improve clarity using examples and structured sections.

Required Section Pattern

  1. Learning Objectives
  2. Concept Explanation
  3. Algorithm or Steps
  4. Examples/Implementation
  5. Common Mistakes
  6. Practice Questions
  7. Summary

Writing Rules

  • Use short paragraphs and meaningful headings.
  • Explain purpose and reasoning, not only syntax.
  • Keep examples runnable and relevant.
  • Use consistent terminology across related pages.

Quality Checklist

  • Does the page explain "why" and "how"?
  • Are inputs/outputs clearly shown?
  • Are links to prerequisite and next topics present?
  • Is the page free from broken references?

Summary

Consistency and clarity make revision faster for students.