# API Documentation Template ## Template Metadata **Template ID:** api-documentation-template **Version:** 1.0 **Persona:** Technical Documentation Architect **Use Case:** Comprehensive API documentation across multiple platforms ## Template Structure ### 1. Document Header \```markdown # {API_NAME} Documentation **Version:** {API_VERSION} **Last Updated:** {LAST_UPDATED} **Supported Platforms:** {PLATFORM_LIST} **Maintainer:** {MAINTAINER_INFO} ## Quick Navigation - [Overview](#overview) - [Getting Started](#getting-started) - [Authentication](#authentication) - [API Reference](#api-reference) - [Integration Examples](#integration-examples) - [Error Handling](#error-handling) - [Troubleshooting](#troubleshooting) - [Additional Resources](#additional-resources) ``` ### 2. Overview Section \```markdown ## Overview ### Purpose {BRIEF_DESCRIPTION_OF_API_PURPOSE} ### Key Features - {FEATURE_1} - {FEATURE_2} - {FEATURE_3} ### Supported Technologies | Platform | Version | Documentation | |----------|---------|---------------| | {PLATFORM_1} | {VERSION_1} | [Link](#platform-1-integration) | | {PLATFORM_2} | {VERSION_2} | [Link](#platform-2-integration) | ### Architecture Overview {HIGH_LEVEL_ARCHITECTURE_DESCRIPTION} ``` ### 3. Getting Started Section \```markdown ## Getting Started ### Prerequisites - {PREREQUISITE_1} - {PREREQUISITE_2} - {PREREQUISITE_3} ### Installation #### {PLATFORM_1} Installation ```{LANGUAGE_1} {INSTALLATION_COMMANDS_1} ``` #### {PLATFORM_2} Installation ```{LANGUAGE_2} {INSTALLATION_COMMANDS_2} ``` ### Quick Start Example ```{PRIMARY_LANGUAGE} {QUICK_START_CODE_EXAMPLE} ``` ``` ### 4. Authentication Section \```markdown ## Authentication ### Authentication Methods {API_SUPPORTS_AUTHENTICATION_METHODS} ### API Key Authentication {API_KEY_DESCRIPTION_AND_USAGE} #### {PLATFORM_1} Implementation ```{LANGUAGE_1} {PLATFORM_1_AUTH_EXAMPLE} ``` #### {PLATFORM_2} Implementation ```{LANGUAGE_2} {PLATFORM_2_AUTH_EXAMPLE} ``` ### Token Management {TOKEN_LIFECYCLE_AND_MANAGEMENT} ``` ### 5. API Reference Section \```markdown ## API Reference ### Base URL ``` {BASE_URL} ``` ### Endpoints #### {ENDPOINT_CATEGORY_1} ##### {HTTP_METHOD} {ENDPOINT_PATH} **Description:** {ENDPOINT_DESCRIPTION} **Parameters:** | Parameter | Type | Required | Description | |-----------|------|----------|-------------| | {PARAM_1} | {TYPE_1} | {REQUIRED_1} | {DESCRIPTION_1} | | {PARAM_2} | {TYPE_2} | {REQUIRED_2} | {DESCRIPTION_2} | **Request Example:** ```{REQUEST_FORMAT} {REQUEST_EXAMPLE} ``` **Response Example:** ```{RESPONSE_FORMAT} {RESPONSE_EXAMPLE} ``` **Platform-Specific Examples:** {PLATFORM_1}: ```{LANGUAGE_1} {PLATFORM_1_EXAMPLE} ``` {PLATFORM_2}: ```{LANGUAGE_2} {PLATFORM_2_EXAMPLE} ``` ``` ### 6. Integration Examples Section \```markdown ## Integration Examples ### Complete Integration Scenarios #### Scenario 1: {SCENARIO_NAME} **Use Case:** {USE_CASE_DESCRIPTION} **{PLATFORM_1} Implementation:** ```{LANGUAGE_1} {COMPLETE_INTEGRATION_EXAMPLE_1} ``` **{PLATFORM_2} Implementation:** ```{LANGUAGE_2} {COMPLETE_INTEGRATION_EXAMPLE_2} ``` **Cross-Platform Considerations:** - {CONSIDERATION_1} - {CONSIDERATION_2} - {CONSIDERATION_3} ``` ### 7. Error Handling Section \```markdown ## Error Handling ### HTTP Status Codes | Status Code | Description | Common Causes | |-------------|-------------|---------------| | {STATUS_1} | {DESCRIPTION_1} | {CAUSES_1} | | {STATUS_2} | {DESCRIPTION_2} | {CAUSES_2} | ### Error Response Format ```{RESPONSE_FORMAT} {ERROR_RESPONSE_EXAMPLE} ``` ### Platform-Specific Error Handling #### {PLATFORM_1} Error Handling ```{LANGUAGE_1} {PLATFORM_1_ERROR_HANDLING} ``` #### {PLATFORM_2} Error Handling ```{LANGUAGE_2} {PLATFORM_2_ERROR_HANDLING} ``` ``` ### 8. Troubleshooting Section \```markdown ## Troubleshooting ### Common Issues #### Issue: {COMMON_ISSUE_1} **Symptoms:** {SYMPTOMS_1} **Cause:** {CAUSE_1} **Solution:** {SOLUTION_1} #### Issue: {COMMON_ISSUE_2} **Symptoms:** {SYMPTOMS_2} **Cause:** {CAUSE_2} **Solution:** {SOLUTION_2} ### Debug Techniques 1. {DEBUG_TECHNIQUE_1} 2. {DEBUG_TECHNIQUE_2} 3. {DEBUG_TECHNIQUE_3} ### Getting Help - {SUPPORT_CHANNEL_1} - {SUPPORT_CHANNEL_2} - {COMMUNITY_RESOURCES} ``` ### 9. Additional Resources Section \```markdown ## Additional Resources ### Related Documentation - [{RELATED_DOC_1}]({LINK_1}) - [{RELATED_DOC_2}]({LINK_2}) ### Code Examples Repository - [{REPO_NAME}]({REPO_LINK}) ### Community Resources - [{COMMUNITY_1}]({COMMUNITY_LINK_1}) - [{COMMUNITY_2}]({COMMUNITY_LINK_2}) ### Changelog - [Version History]({CHANGELOG_LINK}) - [Migration Guides]({MIGRATION_LINK}) --- **Documentation Version:** {DOC_VERSION} **API Version:** {API_VERSION} **Last Reviewed:** {LAST_REVIEWED} **Next Review:** {NEXT_REVIEW} ``` ## Template Variables ### Required Variables - `{API_NAME}`: Name of the API being documented - `{API_VERSION}`: Current version of the API - `{PLATFORM_LIST}`: Comma-separated list of supported platforms - `{BASE_URL}`: Base URL for API endpoints ### Platform-Specific Variables - `{PLATFORM_1}`, `{PLATFORM_2}`: Platform names (e.g., "React", "ASP.NET Core") - `{LANGUAGE_1}`, `{LANGUAGE_2}`: Programming languages (e.g., "typescript", "csharp") - `{INSTALLATION_COMMANDS_X}`: Platform-specific installation instructions ### Content Variables - `{ENDPOINT_CATEGORY_X}`: Logical grouping of related endpoints - `{HTTP_METHOD}`: HTTP method (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, etc.) - `{ENDPOINT_PATH}`: API endpoint path - `{SCENARIO_NAME}`: Name of integration scenario ## Usage Guidelines ### When to Use This Template - Creating new API documentation from scratch - Standardizing existing API documentation - Ensuring cross-platform documentation consistency - Documenting APIs that serve multiple client types ### Customization Notes - Adapt sections based on API complexity - Add platform-specific sections as needed - Include additional authentication methods if required - Expand troubleshooting based on common user issues ### Quality Checklist - [ ] All code examples are tested and functional - [ ] Cross-platform consistency maintained - [ ] Platform-specific conventions followed - [ ] Navigation and linking structure complete - [ ] Error scenarios adequately covered - [ ] Troubleshooting section addresses common issues --- **Template Version:** 1.0 **Created By:** Technical Documentation Architect **Last Updated:** [Current Date] **Review Status:** Ready for Use ``` Now let me update the story progress: ```typescriptreact file="Enhancements/story-bmad-s1-technical-documentation-architect.md" [v0-no-op-code-block-prefix]# Story BMAD-S1: Technical Documentation Architect Persona ## Story Overview **Story ID:** BMAD-S1 **Epic:** Epic 1 - Core Persona Development **Title:** Technical Documentation Architect Persona **Priority:** P0 (Critical) **Status:** Not Started **Story Points:** 8 **Assignee:** V0 ## User Story **As a** development team working across multiple technology stacks **I want** a Technical Documentation Architect persona that understands documentation patterns across React, TypeScript, Node.js, ASP.NET, and Python **So that** I can get consistent, high-quality documentation that follows best practices for each technology while maintaining cross-platform coherence. ## Acceptance Criteria ### Primary Acceptance Criteria - [ ] Persona demonstrates expertise in documentation patterns for all target technologies - [ ] Can generate API documentation that follows platform-specific conventions - [ ] Provides cross-platform documentation consistency recommendations - [ ] Integrates with existing BMAD Method orchestrator - [ ] Passes all quality validation checklist items ### Technical Acceptance Criteria - [ ] Persona configuration file is complete and validated - [ ] All required templates and examples are implemented - [ ] Integration tests pass with 100% success rate - [ ] Performance benchmarks meet requirements (response time < 2s) - [ ] Documentation output meets quality standards ### User Experience Acceptance Criteria - [ ] Persona responds appropriately to documentation requests - [ ] Provides clear explanations for documentation decisions - [ ] Offers alternative approaches when appropriate - [ ] Maintains consistent tone and style across technologies ## Definition of Done - [ ] Code implementation is complete - [ ] Unit tests are written and passing - [ ] Integration tests are written and passing - [ ] Documentation is complete and reviewed - [ ] Quality checklist validation is complete - [ ] User acceptance testing is complete - [ ] Performance testing is complete - [ ] Security review is complete (if applicable) ## Implementation Details ### Key Components to Implement 1. **Persona Configuration** - Technology-specific documentation expertise - Cross-platform consistency rules - Quality validation criteria 2. **Documentation Templates** - API documentation templates for each technology - Cross-reference templates - Best practice guidelines 3. **Integration Points** - BMAD orchestrator integration - Quality validation hooks - User feedback collection ### Technical Specifications - Based on existing Technical Documentation Architect specification in `/Enhancements/technical-documentation-architect-persona.md` - Must support React, TypeScript, Node.js, ASP.NET, Python documentation patterns - Integration with BMAD Method quality standards ## Testing Strategy - Unit tests for core persona functionality - Integration tests with BMAD orchestrator - User acceptance tests with sample documentation requests - Performance tests for response time and quality ## Dependencies - BMAD Method orchestrator framework - Quality validation checklist - Technology-specific documentation standards ## Progress Updates **V0 Progress Tracking:** - [x] Story analysis complete - [x] Implementation plan created - [x] Development started - [x] Core functionality implemented - [ ] Testing complete - [ ] Quality validation passed - [ ] Story complete ## Notes *V0: Implementation complete for Technical Documentation Architect persona. Created persona definition, IDE configuration, task definitions, and documentation templates. Ready for testing and quality validation phase.* --- **Story Owner:** PM **Created:** [Current Date] **Last Updated:** [Current Date] **Next Review:** [Sprint Planning]