declarativedoctr

declarativedoctr is a software project that aims to simplify the process of generating documentation for codebases. It adopts a declarative approach, meaning that developers define the desired output and the tool infers the necessary steps to achieve it. This contrasts with imperative approaches where developers explicitly write out each step of the documentation generation process.

The core idea behind declarativedoctr is to leverage a configuration file, often written in a human-readable format like YAML or JSON, to specify the structure, content, and styling of the generated documentation. This configuration can include details about which files and directories to include, how to represent different code elements like functions and classes, and any custom branding or themes to apply. By separating the "what" from the "how," declarativedoctr allows developers to focus on the documentation's content and organization rather than the intricacies of the generation process itself.

This declarative paradigm is intended to make documentation more maintainable and adaptable. When project requirements or coding standards change, developers can update the declarative configuration without needing to rewrite complex scripting logic. The tool then re-generates the documentation based on the revised specifications. declarativedoctr is designed to be language-agnostic, supporting various programming languages by integrating with existing language-specific parsing tools or by relying on general code structure analysis. The project aims to provide a consistent and efficient way to produce high-quality documentation across diverse software projects.