README.md

DotNET Build Buddy Documentation

Welcome to the DotNET Build Buddy documentation. This directory contains comprehensive guides and references for using the extension.

📚 Documentation Index

Getting Started

• Installation Guide - How to install and set up the extension
• User Guide - Complete guide for end users

Configuration

• Configuration Reference - All settings explained in detail

Features

• NuGet Compatibility Guide - Understanding and using compatibility checking

Reference

• API Reference - Technical reference for developers

Support

• Troubleshooting - Common issues and solutions

🚀 Quick Start

1. Install the Extension

   • See Installation Guide

2. Open a .NET Workspace

   • Workspace with .cs, .fs, .vb files
   • Or existing project files

3. Extension Activates Automatically

   • Look for notification
   • Check Output panel for confirmation

4. Start Using

   • See User Guide for details

📖 Documentation Structure

docs/
├── README.md                    # This file - Documentation index
├── INSTALLATION.md              # Installation instructions
├── USER_GUIDE.md                # Complete user guide
├── CONFIGURATION.md             # Configuration reference
├── NUGET_COMPATIBILITY.md       # NuGet compatibility guide
├── API_REFERENCE.md             # Technical API reference
└── TROUBLESHOOTING.md           # Troubleshooting guide

🎯 Documentation by Role

End Users

Start here:

1. Installation Guide
2. User Guide
3. NuGet Compatibility Guide
4. Troubleshooting (when needed)

Developers/Contributors

Start here:

1. Installation Guide (Development setup)
2. API Reference
3. Configuration Reference
4. User Guide (to understand features)

Administrators

Start here:

1. Installation Guide
2. Configuration Reference
3. Troubleshooting

🔍 Finding Information

By Task

• Installing: Installation Guide
• Configuring: Configuration Reference
• Using Features: User Guide
• Understanding Compatibility: NuGet Compatibility Guide
• Fixing Problems: Troubleshooting
• Integrating: API Reference

By Feature

• Project Generation: User Guide
• NuGet Compatibility: NuGet Compatibility Guide
• Framework Upgrades: NuGet Compatibility Guide
• Diagnostics: NuGet Compatibility Guide
• Configuration: Configuration Reference

📝 Document Conventions

Code Blocks

{
  "setting": "value"
}

Commands

Commands are shown as:

Command: Ctrl+Shift+P → "Command Name"

Warnings

⚠️ Warning: Important information

Tips

💡 Tip: Helpful suggestions

🔄 Keeping Documentation Updated

Documentation is updated with each release. Check version compatibility:

• Documentation reflects latest version
• Some features may require newer versions
• Check extension changelog for version-specific notes

🤝 Contributing to Documentation

Found an error or want to improve documentation?

1. Check existing documentation first
2. Create an issue or pull request
3. Include specific section and proposed changes

📞 Additional Resources

• Main README: ../README.md
• Testing Guide: ../TESTING.md
• Test Results: ../TEST_RESULTS.md

🎓 Learning Path

Beginner

1. Read Installation Guide
2. Follow User Guide basics
3. Try basic features

Intermediate

1. Review Configuration Reference
2. Explore NuGet Compatibility Guide
3. Customize settings

Advanced

1. Study API Reference
2. Understand extension architecture
3. Contribute improvements

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Last Updated: Latest version
Extension Version: 1.0.1