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Git Documentation Templates

Reference documentation and manual templates for Juniro repository standardization

🎯 Purpose​

This folder contains reference documentation and manual templates for Juniro repository standardization. It serves as a documentation hub and manual setup option for repository standardization.

Two-Tier Template System​

We maintain two complementary systems for repository standardization:

1. 🚀 Automated Template Repository (Recommended for New Projects)​

  • Repository: juniro-repository-template
  • Purpose: Automated setup for new repositories
  • Usage: Use as GitHub template or run setup script
  • Best For: New projects, quick setup, automated workflows

2. 📚 Manual Templates (This Folder)​

  • Purpose: Reference documentation and manual setup
  • Usage: Copy templates manually for existing repositories
  • Best For: Existing repositories, manual customization, reference documentation

📋 Template Files​

Required Files (All Repositories)​

  • README-template.md - Project overview, setup, and usage instructions
  • LICENSE - Proprietary license with Juniro copyright
  • CONTRIBUTING.md - Contribution guidelines and development workflow
  • SECURITY.md - Security policy and vulnerability reporting
  • git-aliases.md - Git aliases for Conventional Commits compliance
  • .gitignore - Comprehensive gitignore for different project types

Optional Files (As Needed)​

  • CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md - Community standards and behavior guidelines
  • CHANGELOG.md - Version history and release notes
  • SUPPORT.md - Support resources and help documentation
  • PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md - Standardized PR template
  • ISSUE_TEMPLATE.md - Bug report and feature request templates

🔧 Usage Instructions​

🚀 For New Repositories (Recommended)​

Use the Automated Template Repository:

  1. Go to juniro-repository-template
  2. Click "Use this template" to create a new repository
  3. Clone the new repository to your local machine
  4. Run the setup script: ./scripts/setup.sh
  5. Customize placeholders and project-specific information
  6. Start development with standardized workflows

Benefits:

  • ✅ Automated placeholder replacement
  • ✅ Pre-configured GitHub templates
  • ✅ Automated dependency installation
  • ✅ Standardized development environment
  • ✅ Built-in security and quality standards

📚 For Existing Repositories (Manual Setup)​

Use These Manual Templates:

  1. Copy relevant template files from this folder to your repository
  2. Customize README-template.md with project-specific information
  3. Update any placeholders (e.g., [PROJECT_NAME], [REPOSITORY_URL])
  4. Ensure LICENSE file has correct copyright year
  5. Review and adjust CONTRIBUTING.md for project-specific workflows
  6. Set up GitHub templates manually if needed

When to Use Manual Templates:

  • 🔄 Updating existing repositories
  • 🛠️ Custom workflows that don't fit the automated template
  • 📖 Reference documentation for template customization
  • 🔧 Manual setup when automated template isn't suitable

🔄 Repository Standardization Process​

For Existing Repositories:

  1. Audit: Review existing documentation against these templates
  2. Plan: Decide whether to use automated template or manual setup
  3. Update: Add missing or outdated files
  4. Standardize: Ensure consistency in format and content
  5. Validate: Check compliance with security and legal requirements

Standardization Checklist:

  • README.md follows standard structure
  • CONTRIBUTING.md includes team-specific workflows
  • SECURITY.md has correct contact information
  • LICENSE file is up to date
  • GitHub templates are configured (if applicable)
  • Documentation links are working
  • Placeholders are replaced with actual values

🏗️ Repository Types & Customization​

Frontend Applications (Next.js, React)​

  • Include deployment instructions (Vercel, Netlify)
  • Add Storybook and component development guidelines
  • Include design system integration notes
  • Environment variable setup and configuration

Backend Services (Node.js, APIs)​

  • Database setup and migration instructions
  • API documentation and testing guidelines
  • Docker and containerization setup
  • Environment configuration and secrets management

Mobile Applications (React Native)​

  • Platform-specific setup (iOS, Android)
  • Device testing and emulator configuration
  • App store deployment guidelines
  • Platform-specific dependencies and requirements

Infrastructure & DevOps​

  • Terraform and infrastructure as code setup
  • CI/CD pipeline configuration
  • Monitoring and observability setup
  • Security and compliance requirements

Data & Analytics​

  • Data pipeline and processing setup
  • Model training and deployment instructions
  • Jupyter notebook and environment setup
  • Data governance and privacy compliance

📚 Documentation Standards​

README Structure​

  1. Project Overview - Clear description and purpose
  2. Features - Key capabilities and functionality
  3. Quick Start - Fastest way to get running
  4. Installation - Detailed setup instructions
  5. Usage - Examples and common use cases
  6. API Documentation - Endpoints and integration details
  7. Contributing - Link to CONTRIBUTING.md
  8. License - Link to LICENSE file

Writing Guidelines​

  • Use clear, concise language accessible to all skill levels
  • Include code examples and screenshots where helpful
  • Maintain consistent formatting and structure
  • Update documentation with code changes
  • Use relative links for internal documentation references

🔗 Related Documentation​

Template System​

Development Resources​

Cross-References​

  • Template Repository: Contains the same templates as this folder, but with automation
  • Setup Script: Located in template repository at scripts/setup.sh
  • GitHub Templates: Pre-configured in template repository under .github/
  • Documentation: This folder serves as reference for template customization

🔄 Template System Relationship​

How Both Systems Work Together​

AspectAutomated TemplateManual Templates
New Projects✅ Primary method📚 Reference documentation
Existing Projects🔄 Migration option✅ Primary method
Customization🔧 Automated scripts🛠️ Manual editing
Learning📖 Example implementation📚 Detailed documentation
Maintenance🔄 Centralized updates📝 Individual updates

Synchronization Strategy​

  • Template Repository: Source of truth for new projects
  • Manual Templates: Reference and customization guide
  • Updates: Manual templates updated when template repository changes
  • Consistency: Both systems maintain the same standards and structure

📝 Template Maintenance​

Automated Template Repository​

  • Updates: Managed centrally in the template repository
  • Version Control: Changes tracked through Git history
  • Distribution: Updates available to all new repositories
  • Testing: Changes tested before deployment

Manual Templates (This Folder)​

These templates should be reviewed and updated:

  • Monthly: Check for outdated information or broken links
  • Quarterly: Review against industry best practices
  • Major Changes: Update when company policies or standards change
  • New Technologies: Add templates for new tech stacks or project types
  • Synchronization: Keep in sync with automated template repository

📞 Support & Questions​

For questions or suggestions about the template system, please:

Template Repository Issues​

  1. Open an issue in juniro-repository-template
  2. Contact the Co-founder CTO
  3. Propose changes through pull requests with clear rationale

Documentation Issues​

  1. Open an issue in the juniro-docs repository
  2. Contact the Engineering Team leads
  3. Propose changes through pull requests with clear rationale

Template System Questions​

  • New Projects: Use the automated template repository
  • Existing Projects: Use these manual templates
  • Customization: Reference this documentation for guidance
  • Standards: Both systems maintain the same quality standards

📋 Summary​

Two-Tier Template System Benefits​

✅ Flexibility: Choose automated or manual setup based on project needs
✅ Consistency: Both systems maintain the same standards and quality
✅ Efficiency: Automated setup for new projects, manual for existing ones
✅ Documentation: Comprehensive reference for template customization
✅ Maintainability: Centralized updates with distributed reference

Quick Decision Guide​

ScenarioRecommended Approach
New Repository🚀 Use juniro-repository-template
Existing Repository📚 Use these manual templates
Custom Workflow🛠️ Use manual templates with customization
Learning/Reference📖 Use this documentation folder
Team Training📚 Reference both systems for comprehensive understanding

This documentation is part of the Juniro repository standardization initiative. For questions about the template system, see the support section above.