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Summary

This PR adds three comprehensive technical documentation files to help developers understand and use the Prong UI framework effectively.

Documentation Added

1. docs/architecture.md (25KB, 756 lines)

Framework architecture guide covering:

  • System architecture overview with ASCII diagrams
  • Scene-based system design and lifecycle
  • Component architecture and CRTP patterns
  • Coordinate system with caching details (links to coordinate_system.md)
  • Renderer abstraction and interface
  • Hierarchical event system with flow diagrams
  • Focus management system
  • Platform abstractions (IWindow, IClipboard, IKeyboard)
  • Build system integration and C++20 features

2. docs/layouts.md (31KB, 1,195 lines)

Comprehensive layout system guide including:

  • FlexLayout - Flexbox-inspired with direction, justify, align, grow/shrink
  • GridLayout - CSS Grid-inspired with rows, columns, gaps
  • DockLayout - Docking panels (top, bottom, left, right, center)
  • StackLayout - Simple vertical/horizontal stacking
  • FlowLayout - Automatic wrapping layouts
  • Visual ASCII diagrams for each layout type
  • Nested layout examples and real-world use cases
  • Performance tips and troubleshooting guide

3. docs/best_practices.md (27KB, 1,124 lines)

Practical guidelines covering:

  • Scene organization and custom scene patterns
  • Layout selection decision tree
  • Component creation with ComponentBuilder
  • Coordinate system best practices (local vs global)
  • Event handling patterns and callbacks
  • Resize behavior guidelines for responsive UIs
  • Performance optimization tips
  • Common pitfalls and testing practices

Key Features

✅ Comprehensive coverage of all major framework concepts
✅ Practical code examples throughout (verified against current API)
✅ Cross-references to existing docs (coordinate_system.md, component_builder.md)
✅ Visual aids (ASCII diagrams, flow charts, layout examples)
✅ Good/bad example comparisons
✅ Developer-focused (adapted from CLAUDE.md)

Checklist

  • docs/architecture.md created covering all required sections
  • docs/layouts.md created with comprehensive guide for all 5 layouts
  • docs/best_practices.md created with practical guidance
  • All documentation includes code examples
  • Code examples are accurate and reflect current API
  • Cross-references to other docs added
  • Clear diagrams/ASCII art where helpful
  • No references to non-existent features

Test Plan

Documentation can be reviewed for:

  • Accuracy of API examples
  • Clarity and completeness of explanations
  • Proper cross-referencing
  • Code example correctness

Closes #14

This commit adds three comprehensive technical documentation files to help developers understand and use the Prong UI framework effectively:

1. docs/architecture.md (25KB)
   - Framework architecture overview with system diagrams
   - Scene-based system design and component hierarchy
   - CRTP pattern usage and benefits
   - Coordinate system overview with caching details
   - Renderer abstraction and interface
   - Hierarchical event system with propagation flow
   - Focus management and platform abstractions
   - Build system integration and C++20 features

2. docs/layouts.md (31KB)
   - Comprehensive guide to all 5 layout managers
   - FlexLayout (flexbox-inspired), GridLayout, DockLayout, StackLayout, FlowLayout
   - Detailed configuration options and properties
   - Visual ASCII diagrams for each layout type
   - Real-world use cases and nested layout examples
   - Layout performance tips and troubleshooting

3. docs/best_practices.md (27KB)
   - Scene organization patterns
   - Layout selection decision tree
   - Component creation with ComponentBuilder
   - Coordinate system best practices
   - Event handling patterns and callbacks
   - Resize behavior guidelines for responsive UIs
   - Performance optimization tips
   - Common pitfalls and testing practices

All documentation includes:
- Practical code examples reflecting current API
- Cross-references to existing docs (coordinate_system.md, component_builder.md)
- Clear structure with logical sections
- Visual aids and diagrams
- Good/bad example comparisons

Content extracted and adapted from CLAUDE.md for general developer consumption.

Closes #14
@thomasnemer thomasnemer merged commit a7e7223 into main Nov 11, 2025
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