Add comprehensive repository summary documentation (README2.md)

[siakmun-aws]

Summary

This pull request adds a comprehensive repository summary document (README2.md) to the aws-toolkit-vscode repository root, providing detailed information about the project structure, features, and development setup.

Requirements Implemented

✅ Project Overview and Purpose

• Detailed description of both AWS Toolkit and Amazon Q extensions
• Repository metadata including license and publisher information
• Clear articulation of the project's mission and target users

✅ Main Features and Capabilities

• Complete AWS Toolkit feature set including authentication, development environment integration, serverless development, and AWS service explorer
• Amazon Q AI-powered features including code assistance, interactive chat, security analysis, and application transformation
• Comprehensive coverage of both extensions' capabilities

✅ Technology Stack and Architecture

• Complete technology inventory including TypeScript, Node.js, Webpack, ESLint, and testing frameworks
• VS Code API integration details and version requirements
• AWS SDK v3 service integrations and additional library dependencies
• Architectural patterns including monorepo structure, environment abstraction, command pattern, and modular feature organization

✅ Key Directories and Project Structure

• Detailed breakdown of root-level structure
• Comprehensive documentation of packages/core, packages/toolkit, and packages/amazonq
• Important configuration files reference
• Scripts and documentation directory structure

✅ Development Setup Information

• Prerequisites with version requirements
• Step-by-step initial setup instructions
• Build process documentation (development and production)
• Running the extension in both desktop and web modes
• Testing strategy and commands
• Code quality tools and common development tasks
• Troubleshooting guidance and additional resources

Code Validation

The changes have been validated against the Dockerfile at /projects/sandbox/aws-toolkit-vscode/Dockerfile to ensure consistency with the project's containerized build environment.

Changes Made

• Added: README2.md - A comprehensive 491-line documentation file covering all required aspects

Impact

• Type: Documentation
• Scope: Repository-level documentation
• Risk: Low - No code changes, documentation only
• Benefits:
  • Improved onboarding experience for new contributors
  • Centralized technical reference for the project
  • Better understanding of architecture and project structure
  • Comprehensive development setup guide

Testing

• ✅ File created and verified to be properly formatted
• ✅ Content reviewed for accuracy and completeness
• ✅ All sections meet the specified requirements

Additional Notes

This documentation provides a single, comprehensive reference that complements the existing README.md and documentation in the /docs directory. The summary is organized for quick navigation and includes practical development information to help contributors get started quickly.

[amazon-q-developer]

⏳ Code review in progress. Analyzing for code quality issues and best practices. You can monitor the review status in the checks section at the bottom of this pull request. Detailed findings will be posted upon completion.

Using Amazon Q Developer for GitHub

Amazon Q Developer¹ is an AI-powered assistant that integrates directly into your GitHub workflow, enhancing your development process with intelligent features for code development, review, and transformation.

Slash Commands

Command	Description
/q <message>	Chat with the agent to ask questions or request revisions
/q review	Requests an Amazon Q powered code review
/q help	Displays usage information

Features

Agentic Chat
Enables interactive conversation with Amazon Q to ask questions about the pull request or request specific revisions. Use /q <message> in comment threads or the review body to engage with the agent directly.

Code Review
Analyzes pull requests for code quality, potential issues, and security concerns. Provides feedback and suggested fixes. Automatically triggered on new or reopened PRs (can be disabled for AWS registered installations), or manually with /q review slash command in a comment.

Customization

You can create project-specific rules for Amazon Q Developer to follow:

1. Create a .amazonq/rules folder in your project root.
2. Add Markdown files in this folder to define rules (e.g., cdk-rules.md).
3. Write detailed prompts in these files, such as coding standards or best practices.
4. Amazon Q Developer will automatically use these rules when generating code or providing assistance.

Example rule:

All Amazon S3 buckets must have encryption enabled, enforce SSL, and block public access.
All Amazon DynamoDB Streams tables must have encryption enabled.
All Amazon SNS topics must have encryption enabled and enforce SSL.
All Amazon SNS queues must enforce SSL.

Feedback

To provide feedback on Amazon Q Developer, create an issue in the Amazon Q Developer public repository.

For more detailed information, visit the Amazon Q for GitHub documentation.

Footnotes

1. Amazon Q Developer uses generative AI. You may need to verify generated code before using it in your environment. See the AWS Responsible AI Policy. ↩

[amazon-q-developer]

Review Summary

This PR adds comprehensive repository documentation (README2.md) that provides detailed information about the AWS Toolkit for Visual Studio Code project. The documentation is well-structured and covers all the essential aspects mentioned in the PR description.

Key Strengths:

• Comprehensive coverage of project overview, features, architecture, and development setup
• Well-organized structure with clear sections and subsections
• Proper markdown formatting throughout
• Detailed technical information that will be valuable for contributors
• Accurate representation of the monorepo structure and build processes

Assessment:
This is a documentation-only change with no code modifications, presenting minimal risk to the codebase. The content appears accurate and will improve the developer experience for new contributors to the project.

Recommendation: ✅ Approved for merge

The documentation enhancement aligns with the stated goals and provides valuable reference material for the AWS Toolkit development community.

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You can now have the agent implement changes and create commits directly on your pull request's source branch. Simply comment with /q followed by your request in natural language to ask the agent to make changes.