# NPM Documentation Summary

This document provides an overview of the organized NPM documentation structure for the OMD library.

## Folder Structure

    npm-docs/
    ├── README.md                          # Main entry point (start here!)
    ├── json-schemas.md                    # Complete JSON reference for all components
    ├── guides/                            # User guides and tutorials
    │   ├── getting-started.md             # Installation and basic setup
    │   ├── quick-examples.md              # Code examples for common use cases
    │   ├── visualizations.md              # Complete visualization components guide
    │   └── equations.md                   # Complete equations and expressions guide
    └── api/                               # Detailed API documentation
        ├── api-reference.md               # Main API reference
        └── [individual component docs]    # Copied from docs/api/

## Documentation Organization

The documentation follows the requested presentation order:

### 1. Global Context & Configuration (First)

- Configuration Manager
- Display System
- Canvas System
- Event Manager
- Helpers & Utilities

### 2. Visualizations (Second)

- Number & Ratio Visualizations
  - Number Line
  - Number Tiles
  - Tape Diagrams
  - Ratio Charts
  - Balance Hanger
- Graphing & Geometry
  - Coordinate Plane
  - Shapes
  - Spinner
- Data Display
  - Tables
  - Function Graphs

### 3. Equations & Expressions (Third - Separate Section)

- Core Components
  - Numbers
  - Variables
  - Operators
  - Terms
  - Expressions
  - Equations
- Advanced Expressions
  - Power Expressions
  - Rational Expressions
  - Functions
  - Tile Equations
- Step-by-Step Solutions
  - Equation Stack
  - Step Visualizer
  - Simplification Engine

## Quick Navigation

### For New Users

1. Start Here: `README.md`
2. Get Setup: `guides/getting-started.md`
3. Try Examples: `guides/quick-examples.md`

### For Developers

1. JSON Reference: `json-schemas.md`
2. Visualizations: `guides/visualizations.md`
3. Equations: `guides/equations.md`
4. API Details: `api/api-reference.md`

## Key Files

### README.md

- Purpose: Main entry point for NPM documentation
- Content:
  - Quick start guide
  - Feature overview
  - Documentation index organized by the 3 main categories
  - Installation instructions
  - Basic examples

### json-schemas.md

- Purpose: Complete JSON reference for all components
- Content:
  - Organized by category (Global Context, Visualizations, Equations)
  - TypeScript-style type definitions
  - JSON schema for each component
  - Usage examples for each component
  - Corrected and verified against source code

### guides/getting-started.md

- Purpose: Installation and basic setup
- Content:
  - Installation instructions (npm/yarn)
  - Basic setup example
  - Complete HTML example
  - Common use cases
  - Configuration options
  - Integration with build tools (Vite, Webpack, React)
  - Troubleshooting guide
  - Browser support

### guides/visualizations.md

- Purpose: Complete guide to all visualization components
- Content:
  - Number & Ratio visualizations
  - Graphing & Geometry components
  - Data display components
  - Properties tables for each component
  - Multiple examples for each component
  - Best practices

### guides/equations.md

- Purpose: Complete guide to equations and expressions
- Content:
  - Core components (numbers, variables, operators, terms)
  - Expressions and equations
  - Advanced expressions (power, rational, functions)
  - Tile equations
  - Step-by-step solutions
  - Simplification engine
  - Expression parsing
  - Best practices

### guides/quick-examples.md

- Purpose: Ready-to-use code examples
- Content:
  - Basic equations
  - Visualization examples
  - Step-by-step solutions
  - Advanced features
  - Complete working HTML example

## Verification Checklist

- Main README.md created with proper organization
- json-schemas.md corrected and verified
- Getting started guide created
- Visualizations guide created (comprehensive)
- Equations guide created (comprehensive)
- Quick examples guide created
- API documentation copied to npm-docs/api
- Documentation follows requested order: Global Context → Visualizations → Equations

## Next Steps (Before Publishing)

1. Review the documentation:

   - Check `npm-docs/README.md` for accuracy
   - Verify `json-schemas.md` schemas are correct
   - Review all guide files

2. Update package.json (when ready):

       {
         "files": [
           "index.js",
           "src/",
           "omd/",
           "npm-docs/",
           "canvas/",
           "jsvg/"
         ]
       }

3. Test the documentation:

   - Verify all examples work
   - Check all internal links
   - Ensure code samples are accurate

4. Publish (when approved):

       npm version patch  # or minor/major
       npm publish

## Documentation Standards Used

- Markdown formatting: Proper headings, code blocks, tables
- Code examples: Syntax-highlighted JavaScript
- Consistent structure: Each component documented with:
  - Basic usage
  - Properties table
  - Multiple examples
  - JSON schema
- Navigation aids: Table of contents, cross-references
- Accessibility: Clear descriptions, organized content

## Internal Link Structure

All documentation files are cross-linked:

- README.md → All guides and API docs
- Each guide → Related guides and API reference
- json-schemas.md → API reference and guides

## Coverage

The documentation covers:

- All visualization components
- All equation components
- Configuration system
- Step-by-step solution system
- JSON schemas for all components
- Installation and setup
- Integration guides (React, Vite, Webpack)
- Best practices
- Troubleshooting

Documentation Status: Complete and ready for review

Do NOT publish to NPM until reviewed and approved!

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