docker / docker-credential-helpers

Documentation and User Experience

This outline focuses on documenting and improving the user experience for Docker credential helpers.

User Guides

  • Target Audience: Developers and users who need to configure and use Docker credential helpers.
  • Goals:
    • Provide step-by-step instructions for common tasks.
    • Explain the core concepts of Docker credential helpers.
    • Address potential troubleshooting scenarios.
  • Structure:
    • Introduction: Explain what Docker credential helpers are and their purpose.
    • Installation: Provide instructions for installing and configuring the credential helper.
    • Usage: Demonstrate how to use the credential helper with various Docker commands.
    • Configuration: Detail options for customizing the credential helper behavior.
    • Troubleshooting: Offer guidance for resolving common issues.
  • Examples:

API Documentation

  • Target Audience: Developers integrating with or extending Docker credential helpers.
  • Goals:
    • Describe the available APIs and their functionalities.
    • Provide code examples for common use cases.
    • Document the input and output parameters for each API function.
  • Structure:
    • Introduction: Overview of the credential helper APIs and their design principles.
    • API Reference: Detailed documentation of each API function, including:
      • Function name and description
      • Input and output parameters
      • Return values
      • Error handling
      • Code examples
    • Usage Examples: Practical scenarios demonstrating how to use the APIs.
  • Examples:

Best Practices

  • User-Friendly Design: Strive for intuitive and consistent user interfaces, minimizing complexity and providing clear feedback.
  • Error Handling: Implement robust error handling mechanisms, providing informative error messages and guidance for resolution.
  • Security: Adhere to security best practices, including secure authentication, authorization, and data handling.
  • Testing: Conduct thorough testing, including unit tests, integration tests, and user acceptance testing.
  • Feedback Collection: Gather user feedback to identify areas for improvement and incorporate user suggestions.
  • Documentation Style: Maintain a clear, concise, and consistent style throughout the documentation.

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