# Developer Documentation Summary

## Overview

This developer documentation provides comprehensive guidance for contributors and developers working on the Claude PM Framework codebase. Created on 2025-07-17, this documentation covers all essential aspects of framework development.

## Documentation Structure

### 📁 docs/developer/
The developer documentation is organized into focused guides:

1. **[README.md](./README.md)** - Main entry point with overview and quick links
2. **[architecture.md](./architecture.md)** - System design, components, and architectural decisions
3. **[setup.md](./setup.md)** - Development environment setup and configuration
4. **[contributing.md](./contributing.md)** - Contribution guidelines and best practices
5. **[api-reference.md](./api-reference.md)** - Complete API documentation for all modules
6. **[agent-development.md](./agent-development.md)** - Guide for creating custom agents
7. **[testing.md](./testing.md)** - Testing strategies, frameworks, and examples
8. **[performance.md](./performance.md)** - Performance optimization and monitoring
9. **[security.md](./security.md)** - Security best practices and vulnerability management
10. **[deployment.md](./deployment.md)** - Deployment strategies and release procedures
11. **[debugging.md](./debugging.md)** - Troubleshooting guide and debugging techniques

## Key Features

### Comprehensive Coverage
- **Architecture**: Detailed system design with component diagrams
- **Development**: Step-by-step setup instructions for all platforms
- **Testing**: Unit, integration, and E2E testing strategies
- **Security**: API key management, sandboxing, and security protocols

### Developer-Friendly
- **Code Examples**: Practical, runnable code snippets throughout
- **Best Practices**: Industry-standard patterns and conventions
- **Troubleshooting**: Common issues and solutions documented
- **Performance Tips**: Optimization techniques with benchmarks

### Integration
- **API Reference**: Complete documentation of all public APIs
- **Extension Points**: Clear guidance on framework extensibility
- **Tool Integration**: VS Code, PyCharm, and debugging tool configs
- **CI/CD Examples**: GitHub Actions and deployment automation

## Quick Start for New Contributors

1. Start with **[Development Setup](./setup.md)** to configure your environment
2. Read **[Architecture Guide](./architecture.md)** to understand the system
3. Review **[Contributing Guide](./contributing.md)** for workflow and standards
4. Explore **[API Reference](./api-reference.md)** for technical details

## Documentation Maintenance

This documentation should be kept up-to-date with:
- Framework version changes
- New features and capabilities
- API modifications
- Security updates
- Performance improvements

Current framework version: **0.9.3**

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*For questions or improvements to this documentation, please see the [Contributing Guide](./contributing.md#documentation).*