Cleanup documentation and make it more readable #907
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📝 WalkthroughWalkthroughRestructures documentation: adds a dedicated installation doc, removes examples, updates index and several doc headers, expands troubleshooting into a three-step guide, renames vendoring and adds real-world links, simplifies README vendoring reference, and enables Sphinx issuetracker integration. Changes
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67-67: Fix incorrect GitHub repository path in security advisory URL.The URL at line 67 uses an incorrect repository path. Based on the project's actual GitHub repository (
dfetch-org/dfetch), the security advisory URL should usedfetch-orginstead ofdfetch.🔎 Proposed fix for the security advisory URL
-.. _`GitHub Security Advisories`: https://github.com/dfetch/dfetch/security/advisories +.. _`GitHub Security Advisories`: https://github.com/dfetch-org/dfetch/security/advisories
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doc/installation.rst (1)
7-64: Minor: Unclear placeholder format in binary distribution commands.The commands use
dfetch-<version>-nix.deband similar placeholders. While the meaning is clear enough, consider adding a note explaining that users should replace<version>with their actual release version (e.g.,dfetch-1.2.3-nix.deb), or provide explicit version examples to reduce ambiguity.
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📚 Learning: 2026-01-02T22:46:45.589Z
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Learning: In dfetch's script/package.py, importing dfetch.__version__ directly is acceptable and intentional; if dfetch is not installed in the environment, the packaging job should fail explicitly rather than handling the import error gracefully.
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README.md (1)
30-30: Good documentation consolidation.Removing the redundant standalone vendoring reference and retaining the inline link streamlines the documentation flow and aligns with the restructuring objectives.
doc/vendoring.rst (1)
325-334: Verify no unintended duplication in real-world projects sections.The AI summary indicates that the "Real world projects using Dfetch" section appears twice, resulting in duplicates. However, the provided code shows it only once. Please verify that this section is not duplicated elsewhere in the file.
doc/troubleshooting.rst (2)
6-11: Excellent restructuring for clarity and user guidance.The step-by-step diagnostic approach is well-organized and addresses the most common troubleshooting needs in a logical order. This significantly improves the user experience compared to unstructured guidance.
22-22: No action needed. The asciinema resource fileasciicasts/environment.castexists and is correctly referenced at the documented location in the repository.doc/installation.rst (1)
1-75: Installation documentation is well-structured and comprehensive.The new installation page clearly covers all installation methods (pip, binary distributions for all major platforms) and includes validation steps. The use of tabs for platform-specific instructions follows documentation best practices and improves readability.
doc/index.rst (2)
31-31: Installation entry in toctree correctly positioned.Adding
installationto the toctree beforegetting_startedprovides logical navigation flow—users can learn how to install before proceeding to basic usage. This aligns well with the new dedicated installation documentation.
56-57: No action needed—the external link is current and well-maintained.The referenced article was updated January 2, 2024 and covers modern dependency management tools (Conan, vcpkg, CPM) and strategies, making it a valid and current reference for the documentation.
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doc/installation.rst (4)
10-20: Clear and comprehensive pip installation guidance.The section correctly covers both stable releases (from PyPI) and development releases (from git), providing users with straightforward options.
25-37: Well-documented version and platform naming scheme.The explanation of version conventions (
devvs. release numbers) and platform codes (nix,osx,win) is clear and helpful for users navigating the releases page.
39-75: Good use of tabbed platform-specific instructions.The sphinx-tabs layout provides a clean, user-friendly way to present Linux, macOS, and Windows installation steps separately. Each platform section is accurate and includes appropriate package managers and installation methods.
77-86: No issues found. The asciinema file exists at the correct path (doc/asciicasts/environment.cast), and thesphinxcontrib_asciinemaextension is properly configured indoc/conf.py.
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21-21: Broken reference link: typo in CMake ExternalProject reference label.Line 21 references
CMake ExternalProject_, but the reference definition on line 71 usesCMAke ExternalProject(note the capital M and A). This mismatch will cause the link to fail during documentation rendering.🔎 Proposed fix
-.. _`CMAke ExternalProject`: https://cmake.org/cmake/help/latest/module/ExternalProject.html +.. _`CMake ExternalProject`: https://cmake.org/cmake/help/latest/module/ExternalProject.htmlAlso applies to: 71-71
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📚 Learning: 2026-01-02T22:46:45.589Z
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Repo: dfetch-org/dfetch PR: 904
File: script/package.py:10-18
Timestamp: 2026-01-02T22:46:45.589Z
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1-12: Content restructuring looks good.The expanded introductory content on lines 8–12 clearly describes the different approaches alternatives take, and the note about compatibility provides helpful context for readers choosing among tools.
doc/legal.rst (1)
1-1: LGTM—straightforward documentation cleanup.Removing the
.. Dfetch documentation master filedirective is a harmless documentation-only change aligned with the broader restructuring mentioned in this PR. RST files tolerate leading blank lines without issue, and all legal notices remain properly formatted with correct license texts and references intact.
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43-43: LGTM! Sphinx autoissues extension configured correctly.The extension is properly added to the extensions list and configured for GitHub issue tracking. The configuration correctly points to the
dfetch-org/dfetchrepository.Note: This depends on fixing the package name typo in
pyproject.toml(Line 101) fromsphix-autoissuestosphinx-autoissues.Also applies to: 96-98
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