stevedunn / vogen.serialization

Documentation

This documentation provides a comprehensive guide for developers using the vogen.serialization codebase. The focus is on understanding the functionalities and best practices for integrating serialization features within your projects.

Code Documentation:

  • XML Documentation: The codebase leverages XML documentation comments to provide detailed information about classes, methods, and properties.

    • Example:

      /// <summary>
          /// Represents a serializer for a specific type.
          /// </summary>
          /// <typeparam name="T">The type to serialize.</typeparam>
          public interface ISerializer<T> 
          {
              /// <summary>
              /// Serializes the specified object.
              /// </summary>
              /// <param name="obj">The object to serialize.</param>
              /// <returns>The serialized representation of the object.</returns>
              string Serialize(T obj);
          
              /// <summary>
              /// Deserializes the specified string into an object.
              /// </summary>
              /// <param name="serialized">The serialized string representation.</param>
              /// <returns>The deserialized object.</returns>
              T Deserialize(string serialized);
          }

  • Markdown Documentation: Markdown files are used to supplement the XML documentation with more elaborate explanations and usage examples. These files are located in the docs directory.

    • Example:

      ## JSON Serializer
          
          The `JsonSerializer` class provides a convenient way to serialize and deserialize objects to and from JSON format. 
          
          ### Usage
          
          ```C#
          // Create an instance of the JSON serializer.
          var serializer = new JsonSerializer();
          
          // Serialize an object.
          var serialized = serializer.Serialize(myObject);
          
          // Deserialize an object.
          var deserialized = serializer.Deserialize<MyType>(serialized);

Documentation Tools:

  • Sandcastle: This tool is used to generate documentation from the XML documentation comments. The resulting documentation is in HTML format and is hosted on the project’s website. tree/main/docs

API Documentation:

  • API Documentation: This documentation provides a detailed overview of all classes, methods, and properties within the vogen.serialization library. The API documentation is generated by Sandcastle and is accessible on the project’s website. https://github.com/stevedunn/vogen.serialization

Best Practices:

  • Use Clear and Concise Language: Aim for clarity and conciseness in all documentation to ensure developers can easily understand the concepts.
  • Provide Code Examples: Include code examples that demonstrate how to use the various features and functionalities of the library.
  • Stay Updated: Ensure that documentation is kept up-to-date with any changes or additions to the codebase.

Additional Resources: