concept/concept-modern/DOCUMENTATION_PLAN.md

Concept Documentation Plan

Overview

Modern documentation for Concept - Bootstrap 5 Admin Dashboard Template with Vite build system.

Documentation Structure

1. README.md (Main entry point)

• Project overview and key features
• Quick start guide
• Technology stack
• Browser support
• License information
• Links to detailed documentation

2. docs/ Directory Structure

docs/
├── getting-started/
│   ├── introduction.md
│   ├── quick-start.md
│   ├── installation.md
│   ├── file-structure.md
│   └── build-tools.md
├── customization/
│   ├── overview.md
│   ├── theming.md
│   ├── sass-variables.md
│   ├── colors.md
│   └── components.md
├── layout/
│   ├── overview.md
│   ├── sidebar.md
│   ├── header.md
│   ├── footer.md
│   └── page-structure.md
├── components/
│   ├── alerts.md
│   ├── badges.md
│   ├── buttons.md
│   ├── cards.md
│   ├── forms.md
│   ├── modals.md
│   ├── tables.md
│   └── ... (all components)
├── pages/
│   ├── dashboards.md
│   ├── ecommerce.md
│   ├── email.md
│   ├── authentication.md
│   └── apps.md
├── plugins/
│   ├── charts.md
│   ├── datatables.md
│   ├── calendar.md
│   ├── editors.md
│   └── maps.md
├── advanced/
│   ├── javascript.md
│   ├── api-integration.md
│   ├── deployment.md
│   └── optimization.md
└── resources/
    ├── changelog.md
    ├── credits.md
    └── support.md

Content Details

1. Getting Started Section

introduction.md

• What is Concept?
• Key features and benefits
• Template variants (dashboards, pages)
• What's included
• Community and support

quick-start.md

• Prerequisites (Node.js, npm)
• Download and extract
• Install dependencies
• Run development server
• Build for production
• Common issues and solutions

installation.md

• Detailed installation steps
• System requirements
• Package manager options (npm, yarn, pnpm)
• Environment setup
• Troubleshooting guide

file-structure.md

• Complete directory structure
• File naming conventions
• Important files explained
• Where to add custom code
• Build output structure

build-tools.md

• Vite configuration
• Development vs production builds
• Hot module replacement
• Asset optimization
• Custom build scripts

2. Customization Section

theming.md

• Theme structure
• Creating custom themes
• Dark mode implementation
• RTL support
• Theme switching

sass-variables.md

• Variable organization
• Overriding Bootstrap variables
• Custom variables
• Responsive breakpoints
• Spacing system

colors.md

• Color palette
• Adding custom colors
• Color utilities
• Accessibility considerations
• Color schemes

3. Layout Section

sidebar.md

• Sidebar structure
• Navigation configuration
• Menu items and badges
• Collapsible behavior
• Mobile responsiveness

header.md

• Header components
• Search functionality
• Notifications
• User menu
• Customization options

4. Components Section

Each component documentation includes:

• Overview and usage
• Examples with code
• Props/options
• Methods/events
• Customization
• Accessibility notes

5. Pages Section

Documentation for pre-built pages:

• How to use
• Customization points
• Data integration
• Common modifications

6. Plugins Section

Third-party plugin documentation:

• Installation
• Configuration
• Usage examples
• API reference
• Common issues

7. Advanced Section

javascript.md

• Module structure
• ES6 modules usage
• Event handling
• Data management
• Custom functions

deployment.md

• Production build
• Server requirements
• Deployment strategies
• Environment variables
• Performance optimization

Documentation Features

Code Examples

• Syntax highlighting
• Copy button
• Live previews where applicable
• Multiple language examples (HTML, JS, SCSS)

Navigation

• Search functionality
• Version selector
• Breadcrumbs
• Previous/Next links
• Table of contents

Interactive Elements

• Component playground
• Theme customizer
• Code sandbox integration
• API tester

Writing Guidelines

Style Guide

• Clear, concise language
• Present tense
• Active voice
• Step-by-step instructions
• Visual aids (screenshots, diagrams)

Code Standards

• Consistent formatting
• Comments for clarity
• Best practices highlighted
• Anti-patterns warned

SEO Optimization

• Descriptive titles
• Meta descriptions
• Proper heading hierarchy
• Alt text for images
• Semantic HTML

Implementation Steps

1. Phase 1: Core Documentation

   • README.md
   • Getting started guide
   • Basic customization

2. Phase 2: Component Documentation

   • All UI components
   • Code examples
   • Interactive demos

3. Phase 3: Advanced Topics

   • Plugin integration
   • Deployment guides
   • Performance optimization

4. Phase 4: Resources

   • Video tutorials
   • FAQ section
   • Troubleshooting guide

Tools and Technologies

Documentation Generator

• Consider using VitePress or similar
• Markdown-based
• Vue components for interactivity
• Search integration

Code Examples

• Prism.js for syntax highlighting
• CodePen/CodeSandbox embeds
• Copy-to-clipboard functionality

Versioning

• Git-based versioning
• Version switcher
• Migration guides

Maintenance Plan

Regular Updates

• New feature documentation
• Bug fix notes
• Security updates
• Community contributions

Feedback Integration

• User feedback forms
• GitHub issues tracking
• Documentation improvements
• FAQ updates

This plan ensures comprehensive, user-friendly documentation that helps developers quickly understand and effectively use the Concept template.