Renatus Documentation - Restructuring Summary

This document outlines the changes made to improve the organization and quality of the Renatus documentation.

Documentation Structure Changes

Old Structure

/docs
  /0-introduction
  /10-about-renatus
  /20-platform-features
  /50-defi-protocol
  /90-developer-information
  /99-legal
  index.md

New Structure

/docs
  /01-getting-started (formerly 0-introduction)
  /02-platform-guide (formerly 20-platform-features)
    /social-media-integration
    /content-management
  /03-tokenomics (combined from 10-about-renatus + 50-defi-protocol)
  /04-technical-reference (formerly 90-developer-information)
  /05-resources-support (new section containing FAQ, troubleshooting, etc.)
  /06-legal (formerly 99-legal)
  index.md

Key Improvements

1. Standardized Frontmatter

All documentation pages now use a consistent frontmatter format:

---
title: "Page Title"
description: "Concise description of the page content (1-2 sentences, under 160 characters)."
sidebar_position: 10
sidebar_label: "Shortened Title for Sidebar" # Optional, defaults to title
tags: ["tag1", "tag2"] # Optional, for search and organization
last_updated: "YYYY-MM-DD" # Optional
---

2. Content Organization

  • Logical Grouping: Related content is now grouped into intuitive sections
  • Progressive Disclosure: Documentation follows a logical flow from basic to advanced topics
  • Reduced Redundancy: Merged overlapping topics from different sections
  • Consistent Navigation: Standardized section organization and navigation patterns

3. Content Quality Improvements

  • Formatting: Consistent use of headings, tables, code blocks, and emphasis
  • Readability: Content broken into digestible chunks with clear headings
  • Visual Enhancement: Tabular data where appropriate, example code blocks, etc.
  • User-Focused: Rewritten content focuses on user tasks and outcomes
  • Cross-Referencing: Improved navigation between related content

4. Index Files

Each section now has a comprehensive index.md file that:

  • Introduces the section topic
  • Lists and describes all child pages
  • Provides contextual navigation
  • Includes "Next Steps" to guide the reader's journey

Style Guide Implementation

A comprehensive style guide has been implemented, covering:

  • File Structure: Consistent naming conventions and organization
  • Content Structure: Standardized heading hierarchy and section organization
  • Formatting: Guidelines for emphasis, code blocks, tables, and lists
  • Writing Style: Active voice, concise language, second-person instructions
  • Cross-referencing: Standardized link formats and navigation patterns

Next Steps for Documentation Maintainers

  1. Review Changes: Examine the restructured documentation for any issues or omissions
  2. Update Screenshots: Add relevant screenshots to enhance the documentation
  3. Validate Links: Ensure all cross-references and navigation paths work correctly
  4. Apply Style Guide: Use the style guide for all future documentation updates
  5. Gather Feedback: Collect user feedback on the new documentation structure

File Mapping Reference

A complete mapping of old files to new locations is available in: /content/docs/reorganization-plan.md

Contact

For questions or further assistance regarding these documentation changes, contact: