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[Guide Title]
Status: 🟡 Draft Last Updated: YYYY-MM-DD Audience: 👨💻 Developers Difficulty: ⭐⭐ Intermediate
Table of Contents
- Overview
- Prerequisites
- Architecture Context
- Step-by-Step Guide
- Code Examples
- Testing
- Best Practices
- Common Pitfalls
- Troubleshooting
Overview
What This Guide Covers
[Clear explanation of what developers will learn]
Why It Matters
[Explain the importance and use cases]
What You’ll Build
[Describe the end result of following this guide]
Prerequisites
Required Knowledge
- [Topic 1]: [Brief description of what you need to know]
- [Topic 2]: [Brief description]
Required Tools
- [Tool 1]: [Version requirements]
- [Tool 2]: [Version requirements]
Required Setup
- [Setup step 1]
- [Setup step 2]
- [Setup step 3]
Architecture Context
Where This Fits
[Explain where this feature/component fits in the architecture]
[DIAGRAM PLACEHOLDER] Description: Architecture diagram showing where this fits Path:
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Related Components
| Component | Layer | Relationship |
|---|---|---|
| [Component 1] | [Layer] | [How it relates] |
| [Component 2] | [Layer] | [How it relates] |
Design Patterns Used
- [Pattern 1]: [Why it’s used here]
- [Pattern 2]: [Why it’s used here]
Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: [Action Title]
Goal: [What this step accomplishes]
Implementation:
// Location: path/to/file.kt
// Brief explanation of what this code does
class ExampleClass {
// Implementation details
}Key Points:
- Point 1
- Point 2
- Point 3
Why This Approach: [Explanation of design decisions]
Step 2: [Action Title]
Goal: [What this step accomplishes]
Implementation:
// Location: path/to/file.kt
// Code exampleKey Points:
- Point 1
- Point 2
Step 3: [Action Title]
[Continue with additional steps as needed]
Code Examples
Example 1: [Common Use Case]
Scenario: [Describe when you’d use this]
// Complete working example
class Example {
fun demonstrateFeature() {
// Implementation
}
}Explanation:
- Line 1-5: [What this section does]
- Line 6-10: [What this section does]
Example 2: [Another Use Case]
Scenario: [Describe when you’d use this]
// Complete working exampleTesting
Unit Tests
What to Test:
- [Test case 1]
- [Test case 2]
- [Test case 3]
Example Test:
// Location: path/to/test/file.kt
@Test
fun `test description`() {
// Given
val setup = TestSetup()
// When
val result = performAction()
// Then
assertThat(result).isEqualTo(expected)
}Integration Tests
[If applicable, describe integration test requirements]
Best Practices
Do’s ✅
-
[Practice 1]: [Why it’s important]
// Good example -
[Practice 2]: [Why it’s important]
// Good example
Don’ts ❌
-
[Anti-pattern 1]: [Why to avoid]
// Bad example -
[Anti-pattern 2]: [Why to avoid]
// Bad example
Common Pitfalls
Pitfall 1: [Issue Description]
Problem: [Describe what developers often get wrong]
Solution:
// Correct approachWhy It Happens: [Explanation]
Pitfall 2: [Issue Description]
Problem: [Description]
Solution:
// Correct approachTroubleshooting
Issue: [Problem]
Symptoms:
- Symptom 1
- Symptom 2
Diagnosis:
# Commands to diagnose
./gradlew testDebugUnitTest --tests="*SpecificTest*"Solution: [Step-by-step fix]
Issue: [Another Problem]
Symptoms:
- Symptom 1
Solution: [Fix]
Performance Considerations
⚡ Performance Tips
- [Tip 1]: [Description]
- [Tip 2]: [Description]
Related Documentation
Prerequisites
- Document Title - What you should understand first
Next Steps
- Document Title - What to learn next
Reference Documentation
Code References
Files Modified/Created:
app/src/main/kotlin/path/to/file.kt:123- [Description]app/src/test/kotlin/path/to/test.kt:45- [Description]
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Document Info:
- Version: 1.0
- Last Updated: YYYY-MM-DD
- Maintained By: [Team/Person]
- Related PRs: #123, #456