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Build-CICD Documentation Templates

This directory contains templates and guidance for creating consistent, high-quality documentation for build processes, CI/CD pipelines, and automation workflows.

Template Categories​

Build Documentation Templates​

  • build-docs.md.template - Template for general build process documentation
  • Purpose: Standardize documentation for build scripts, processes, and configurations
  • Usage: Copy template and customize for specific build documentation needs

Script Documentation Templates​

Note: Script documentation templates are planned for future implementation. See Azure DevOps work item for tracking.

Available Template Files​

  • azure-pipeline-templates.md - Azure DevOps pipeline template guidance
  • github-workflow-templates.md - GitHub Actions workflow template guidance
  • build-docs.md.template - Template for general build process documentation
  • using-template-with-copilot.md - Guidance for using templates with GitHub Copilot

Usage Guidelines​

Getting Started​

  1. Choose the Right Template: Select the template that matches your documentation type
  2. Copy the Template: Create a new file based on the template
  3. Customize Content: Replace template placeholders with your specific content
  4. Follow Standards: Ensure all documentation includes required Docsify frontmatter
  5. Add Copilot Footer: Include the standardized Copilot footer

Template Structure Standards​

All templates follow these standards:

  • Docsify Frontmatter: YAML frontmatter with title, description, tags, and category
  • Consistent Headers: Standardized section headers for easy navigation
  • Example Content: Placeholder content showing expected information
  • Copilot Footer: Standardized footer for all build-cicd documentation

Integration with Project Documentation​

These templates integrate with:

  • Component Documentation: Templates reference component-specific build processes
  • Blueprint Documentation: Templates support blueprint-level build documentation
  • CI/CD Documentation: Templates align with established CI/CD documentation patterns

Examples​

Note: Examples directory and demonstration files are planned for future implementation. See Azure DevOps work item for tracking.

Template Maintenance​

Adding New Templates​

  1. Follow existing naming conventions
  2. Include comprehensive metadata headers
  3. Provide clear usage instructions
  4. Add examples where appropriate
  5. Update this README with new template information

Updating Existing Templates​

  1. Maintain backward compatibility when possible
  2. Update related examples and documentation
  3. Communicate changes to documentation maintainers
  4. Test templates with real documentation scenarios

Quality Standards​

All templates must:

  • ✅ Include proper Docsify metadata headers
  • ✅ Follow markdown linting requirements
  • ✅ Include standardized Copilot footer
  • ✅ Provide clear usage instructions
  • ✅ Include example content or placeholders
  • ✅ Align with project documentation standards

Getting Help​

  • Template Questions: Review existing template files for patterns
  • Standards Questions: Reference project documentation standards
  • Best Practices: Follow patterns established in existing build-cicd documentation
  • Missing Templates: See Azure DevOps work item tracking implementation of additional templates

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