Technical writing
Structure:
-
Title:
- Use a large heading to state the project name.
- Example:
# Project Name
Markdown Syntax:
#
for H1 (biggest heading),##
for H2, and so on.
-
Logo (if applicable):
- Optionally add a logo to make your project look more professional.
- Use an image markdown like

Markdown Syntax:

-
Table of Contents:
- A list of sections allowing easy navigation.
- Example:
- [Overview](#overview) - [Installation](#installation) - [Usage](#usage) - [Contributing](#contributing) - [License](#license)
Markdown Syntax:
- Bullet points using
-
or*
- Links using
[text](#header)
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Overview:
- Briefly describe the project.
- What it does, what problem it solves, and its main features.
Markdown Syntax:
- Text paragraphs are written normally.
- Use bullet points or lists for key features.
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Installation:
- Detailed steps to install the project.
- Include platform specific instructions if necessary.
Markdown Syntax:
- Use code blocks for command line instructions.
- Example:
npm install project-name
Markdown Syntax for Code Blocks:
- Indent your code by 4 spaces or use triple backticks before and after the code block.
- Example: ````bash
or
code`
-
Usage:
- How to use the project once installed.
- Include examples and code snippets if applicable.
Markdown Syntax:
- Code snippets can use inline code
like this
or code blocks `````.
-
Contributing:
- Instructions for contributors.
- Include details about where to find the code, how to contribute, and any guidelines.
Markdown Syntax:
- Lists or bullet points for step-by-step instructions.
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License:
- State the license under which the project is distributed.
- Optionally include the full license text or link to the license file.
Markdown Syntax:
- Simply write the name of the license as a header, e.g.,
# License
Markdown Syntax Overview:
- Headers:
#
for H1,##
for H2, and so on.
- Paragraphs:
- Normal text, no special formatting required.
- Lists:
- Bulleted lists:
- item
or* item
- Numbered lists:
1. item
- Bulleted lists:
- Code Blocks:
- Indented by 4 spaces:
code
- Triple backticks: ````language code
- Indented by 4 spaces:
- Inline Code:
- Use backticks:
code
- Use backticks:
- Links:
[text](link)
- Images:

- Horizontal Lines:
---
Example README:
# Project Name
Project Name is a project that does amazing things. It solves world hunger and code all your projects for you.
## Table of Contents
- [Overview](#overview)
- [Installation](#installation)
- [Usage](#usage)
- [Contributing](#contributing)
- [License](#license)
## Overview
Project Name is a project that does amazing things. It solves world hunger and code all your projects for you.
## Installation
```bash
npm install project-name
const project = require('project-name');
project.solveWorldHunger();
We welcome contributions! Please fork the repository and send a pull request.