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Project Documentation format
1. Introduction
o Project Title: [Your Project Title]
o Team Members: List team members and their roles.
2. Project Overview
o Purpose: Briefly describe the purpose and goals of the project.
o Features: Highlight the key features and functionalities of the frontend.
3. Architecture
o Component Structure: Outline the structure of major React components and
how they interact.
o State Management: Describe the state management approach used (e.g.,
Context API, Redux).
o Routing: Explain the routing structure if using react-router or another routing
library.
4. Setup Instructions
o Prerequisites: List software dependencies (e.g., Node.js).
o Installation: Provide a step-by-step guide to clone the repository, install
dependencies, and configure environment variables.
5. Folder Structure
o Client: Describe the organization of the React application, including folders
like components, pages, assets, etc.
o Utilities: Explain any helper functions, utility classes, or custom hooks used in
the project.
6. Running the Application
o Provide commands to start the frontend server locally.
Frontend: npm start in the client directory.
7. Component Documentation
o Key Components: Document major components, their purpose, and any props
they receive.
o Reusable Components: Detail any reusable components and their
configurations.
8. State Management
o Global State: Describe global state management and how state flows across
the application.
o Local State: Explain the handling of local states within components.
9. User Interface
o Provide screenshots or GIFs showcasing different UI features, such as pages,
forms, or interactions.
10. Styling
CSS Frameworks/Libraries: Describe any CSS frameworks, libraries, or pre-
processors (e.g., Sass, Styled-Components) used.
Theming: Explain if theming or custom design systems are implemented.
11. Testing
Testing Strategy: Describe the testing approach for components, including unit,
integration, and end-to-end testing (e.g., using Jest, React Testing Library).
Code Coverage: Explain any tools or techniques used for ensuring adequate test
coverage.
12. Screenshots or Demo
Provide screenshots or a link to a demo showcasing the application’s features and
design.
13. Known Issues
Document any known bugs or issues that users or developers should be aware of.
14. Future Enhancements
Outline potential future features or improvements, such as new components,
animations, or enhanced styling.
