pages200

Pages200 is a modular document framework used for creating, organizing, and publishing large collections of pages. It emphasizes reuse of content through components and templates, and it is commonly employed for software documentation, policy manuals, and courseware. The name reflects a typical project size, though the system supports larger sets via subprojects.

The architecture centers on pages, components, templates, and metadata. A page represents a single unit of content with blocks such as text, images, or code. Components are reusable blocks that can be included across pages, enabling consistent styling and behavior. Templates define page layouts and can be parameterized by metadata.

The workflow includes authoring, validation, and building. Authors create content using a structured editor or API, while a validation stage ensures consistency and accessibility. A build process renders the content into multiple outputs, commonly HTML for web, PDF for print, and EPUB for e-readers. The system supports localization and versioning.

Interoperability is aided by a plain data format (JSON/YAML) for content and a plugin system for export formats. It supports linking, indexing, search, and cross-page references, enabling navigable documentation sets.

Typical use cases include software documentation, academic course packs, corporate policies, and knowledge bases. It serves teams that value modularity, reuse, and scalable publishing.

Limitations: While it is designed around 200-page project ideas, the limit is not hard, and very large projects require careful organization to maintain performance. The approach prioritizes modularity over monolithic documents.