NPM Documentation Summary

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

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!