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Walther Smulders

Plitvice Lakes

A project to create a documentation website template for all projects that I work on. The template will be used to document the project's objectives, development process, phases, as well as technical details and other relevant information.

Background

Inspired by the breathtaking Plitvice Lakes National Park in Croatia, this project embodies the beauty of nature and the importance of preservation. The park’s 16 terraced lakes, cascading waterfalls, and limestone canyon create a unique and awe-inspiring landscape, earning its designation as a UNESCO World Heritage site. The waterfalls and lakes serve as a metaphor for the seamless flow of information and interconnectedness of project aspects.

The primary goal of this project is to design and develop a comprehensive documentation website template for all projects I undertake. This template will efficiently document project objectives, development processes, phases, technical details, and relevant information. Just as the waterfalls flow from the lakes, this project will facilitate the smooth flow of information to all projects utilizing this template.

Objectives

This template should be fully customizable to accommodate my personal styling and branding preferences, as well as allow for the integration of custom components and features. It should prioritize ease of use and maintenance, ensuring seamless deployment to any hosting provider.

All documentation will be written in MDX format, combining the simplicity of markdown with the interactivity of JSX components. This enables the creation of a dynamic and engaging documentation website.

Technology Stack

  • Astro Starlight: The project will be built using my own customized fork of the Astro Starlight project.
  • MDX: All documentation will be written in MDX format.
  • Project Management: GitHub Projects
  • Version Control: Git
  • CI/CD: GitHub Actions

Features

Customizable

The template will be customizable to fit the branding and styling of the project it is used for.

MDX support

All documentation will be written in MDX format. This will allow me to write in markdown and use JSX components to create a more interactive and dynamic documentation website.

Responsive

The template will be responsive and work on all devices and screen sizes.

SEO Optimized

The template will be SEO optimized to ensure that the documentation website is easily discoverable by search engines.

Various note types

  • Text notes
  • List notes
  • Picture notes
  • Voice notes
  • Reminder notes

Security

The application includes features to ensure the security of user data. This includes data validation, encryption, and secure user authentication.