Project README Template

One-paragraph description of what this project does, who it is for, and why it exists. Focus on the value it provides rather than the technology it uses.

Getting Started

Prerequisites

List the tools and dependencies required to run this project locally.

• Prerequisite (e.g., Runtime/SDK with minimum version)

• Prerequisite (e.g., Database or external service)

• Prerequisite (e.g., Package manager)

Installation

Provide step-by-step instructions to set up the project for local development.

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/org/project.git
cd project

# Install dependencies
command install

# Set up environment variables
cp .env.example .env
# Edit .env with your local configuration

# Run database migrations
command migrate

# Start the development server
command dev

Usage

Show how to use the project with practical examples.

Basic Usage

# Example command or code showing basic usage
command --option value

Common Operations

# Example of another common operation
command action --flag

Describe the expected output or behavior for each example.

Architecture Overview

Describe the high-level architecture of the project. Explain the major components and how they interact.

Component A  -->  Component B  -->  Component C
     |                                   |
     v                                   v
Component D                       Component E

Explain the diagram. Describe the responsibility of each component and the data flow between them.

Key Design Decisions

• Decision: Describe a significant design choice and why it was made.

• Decision: Describe a significant design choice and why it was made.

Configuration

Document all configuration options available.

Testing

Describe how to run the test suite and what types of tests are included.

# Run all tests
command test

# Run tests with coverage
command test:coverage

# Run a specific test file
command test path/to/test

Project Structure

Outline the directory structure so new contributors can orient themselves quickly.

project/
  src/           # Application source code
  tests/         # Test files
  docs/          # Documentation
  scripts/       # Build and utility scripts
  .env.example   # Environment variable template

Contributing

Describe how others can contribute to this project.

1. Fork the repository and create a feature branch from main.

2. Write tests for any new functionality.

3. Ensure all tests pass and linting is clean before submitting.

4. Open a pull request with a clear description of the change.

Code Style

Describe the coding standards and conventions used in this project. Reference any linting or formatting tools configured.

Commit Messages

Describe the commit message convention (e.g., Conventional Commits, imperative mood).

License

State the project's license. Replace with the actual license applicable to your project.