TypeSpec Go Emitter - Comprehensive Documentation

[LarsArtmann]

TypeSpec Go Emitter - Comprehensive Documentation

🎯 Task Overview

Create comprehensive documentation for the TypeSpec Go Emitter project to ensure maintainability, onboarding, and architectural clarity.

📊 Project Context

The TypeSpec Go Emitter is a TypeSpec AssetEmitter that transforms TypeSpec definitions into production-ready Go packages. It is currently undergoing a major architectural transformation from string-based generation to an Alloy.js-inspired component system.

📁 Documentation Structure Required

🏗️ Architecture Documentation

• Core Architecture: AssetEmitter pattern and integration with TypeSpec compiler
• Type System: TypeSpec to Go type mapping system and interfaces
• Component System: Alloy.js-inspired declarative generation approach
• Error Handling: Unified error system and type safety patterns

🔧 Development Documentation

• Getting Started: Setup, dependencies, and development workflow
• Code Style: TypeScript patterns, Effect.TS integration, and conventions
• Testing Strategy: Test categories, patterns, and continuous integration
• Performance Guidelines: Sub-millisecond generation targets and optimization

📚 API Documentation

• Public APIs: Emitter interfaces and configuration options
• Type System: GoTypeMapper, ExtractedModel, ExtractedUnion interfaces
• Component Library: Alloy.js Go components and usage patterns
• Extension Points: Plugin architecture and customization options

🚀 User Documentation

• Quick Start: Basic TypeSpec to Go generation examples
• Advanced Features: Templates, generics, and Go decorators
• Migration Guides: From other emitters or legacy versions
• Troubleshooting: Common issues and resolution strategies

🎯 Target Audiences

🔮 Internal Development Team

• Onboarding: New developer comprehensive guide
• Architecture Decisions: Rationale and evolution documentation
• Code Standards: Patterns, conventions, and best practices
• Testing Approach: Test strategy and implementation guidelines

🌐 External Users

• Getting Started: Installation, setup, and basic usage
• Examples: Real-world TypeSpec definitions and generated Go code
• Configuration: Emitter options and customization
• Integration: Build systems and CI/CD pipelines

🤝 Contributor Community

• Development: Setting up development environment
• Architecture: Understanding codebase structure and patterns
• Contribution: Guidelines for contributions and pull requests
• Roadmap: Project vision and future development direction

📈 Documentation Priorities

Phase 1: Core Documentation (Immediate)

1. README.md: Project overview, quick start, and basic usage
2. ARCHITECTURE.md: System design and architectural decisions
3. DEVELOPMENT.md: Development workflow and guidelines
4. API.md: Core APIs and configuration options

Phase 2: User Guides (Next Sprint)

1. USER_GUIDE.md: Comprehensive user documentation
2. EXAMPLES.md: Real-world examples and use cases
3. TROUBLESHOOTING.md: Common issues and solutions
4. MIGRATION.md: Migration from other tools or versions

Phase 3: Advanced Documentation (Future)

1. EXTENDING.md: Plugin development and customization
2. PERFORMANCE.md: Performance tuning and optimization
3. CONTRIBUTING.md: Contribution guidelines and standards
4. CHANGELOG.md: Version history and changes

🔧 Documentation Tools and Processes

• Markdown: Standard documentation format
• TypeDoc: API documentation generation from TypeScript
• Examples: Living code examples with validation
• Diagrams: Architecture and flow diagrams
• Review Process: Documentation review in pull requests

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📅 Created: 2025-05-24
🏷️ Priority: Medium
📊 Status: Planning Phase
🔗 Related: #4 (Error Resolution Campaign), #5 (Alloy Component Integration)