Guides Documentation
This directory contains user guides, tutorials, and how-to documentation for the vertical-farm application.
Contents
User Guides
- user-guide.md - Comprehensive user guide for the application
- getting-started.md - Quick start guide for new users
Developer Guides
- developer/ - Developer-specific guides and tutorials
- setup/ - Environment setup and configuration guides
Administrative Guides
- admin/ - Administrative procedures and management guides
- maintenance/ - System maintenance and troubleshooting guides
Guide Categories
End User Guides
- Application navigation and features
- Farm management procedures
- Data entry and monitoring
- Reporting and analytics
Developer Guides
- Development environment setup
- Code contribution guidelines
- API integration examples
- Testing procedures
Administrator Guides
- System configuration
- User management
- Security procedures
- Backup and recovery
Troubleshooting Guides
- Common issues and solutions
- Error message explanations
- Performance troubleshooting
- Support procedures
Quick Start
- New users: Start with getting-started.md
- Comprehensive reference: See user-guide.md
- Developers: Check developer/ guides
- Administrators: Review admin/ procedures
Guide Standards
All guides follow consistent structure: - Clear objectives and prerequisites - Step-by-step instructions - Screenshots and examples - Troubleshooting sections - Related resources
Accessibility
Guides are designed to be: - Easy to navigate - Screen reader compatible - Available in multiple formats - Regularly updated
Related Documentation
- For API details, see ../api/
- For architecture overview, see ../architecture/
- For testing procedures, see ../testing/
- For deployment guides, see ../deployment/
Feedback
We welcome feedback on our guides: - Submit issues for unclear instructions - Suggest improvements or additions - Report outdated information - Request new guide topics
Maintenance
Update guides when: - Application features change - User interface is updated - New procedures are introduced - User feedback indicates improvements needed