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This document defines the **authoritative documentation style contract** used throughout the Bunny Lab homelab documentation.
It is intended to be provided to:
- AI assistants
- Automation tools
- Contributors
The goal is to ensure all documentation is:
- Technically precise
- CLI-first
- Easy to audit
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## General Writing Principles
- Write for experienced operators, not beginners
- Prefer **explicit commands** over descriptive prose
- Avoid narrative filler
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## Document Flow and Structure
Documentation is written with the assumption that the reader:
- Reads **top to bottom**
- Executes actions within the **current section**
- Does not require explicit step numbering
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## Core Sections (Recommended)
Most documents should include, at minimum:
- **Purpose** (why this doc exists)
- **Assumptions** (platform, privileges, prerequisites)
- **Procedure** (commands and configuration)
Include these when applicable:
- **Architectural Overview** (diagram or flow)
- **Validation** (explicit checks with expected output)
- **Troubleshooting** → **Symptoms** / **Resolution**
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## Headings
- `#` — Document title (one per document)
- `##` — Major logical phases or topics
- `###` — Subsections only when needed
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Admonitions are **intentional and sparse**, not decorative.
Use them to:
- Highlight irreversible actions
- Call out one-time decisions
- Enforce safety boundaries
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Code blocks are the **primary instructional vehicle**.
### Rules
- Always fenced
- Always copy/paste-ready
- Prefer fewer, larger blocks over many small ones
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## Shell Fencing
- Use ```sh for shell commands
- Use ``` for diagrams or pseudo-structure
- Do not mix command output with commands unless explicitly labeled
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## Inline Code
Use backticks for:
- Dataset names
- Volume groups
- Filenames
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## Lists
- Use bullet lists for inventories, criteria, and checks
- Avoid numbered lists for procedures
- Ordering is conveyed by section layout, not numbering
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## Diagrams
- ASCII diagrams only
- Used to describe hierarchy or flow
- Must reinforce understanding, not decorate
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## Validation Sections
Validation is **mandatory** for any procedure that affects:
- Storage
- Networking
- Virtualization
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## Tone and Voice
- Neutral
- Operational
- Conservative
- “Boring is correct”
Avoid:
- Marketing language
- Storytelling
- Over-explanation
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## Anti-Patterns (Do Not Use)
- Numbered procedural steps
- GUI-only workflows when CLI exists
- Excessive screenshots
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## Summary
Bunny Lab documentation prioritizes:
- Determinism
- Safety
- Reproducibility