Introduction to the App Center Documentation Project
The App Center Documentation project is an essential repository designed to house all the source files for Microsoft's App Center technical documentation. This comprehensive resource aims to provide developers and users with accessible and useful information about using App Center, which is part of Microsoft's suite of services for mobile app developers. The topics covered are published online, making them easily accessible to anyone seeking guidance or assistance in utilizing App Center's features effectively.
Code of Conduct
In keeping with Microsoft's commitment to fostering a respectful and inclusive community, the App Center Documentation project adheres to the Microsoft Open Source Code of Conduct. This code of conduct ensures that all contributors and users can work and interact in an environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. For more information or to address any concerns, individuals are encouraged to consult the Code of conduct FAQ or connect directly through [email protected].
Contributing to the Documentation
The project actively welcomes contributions from both the developer community and Microsoft employees, aiming to enhance and expand the documentation continuously. All documents in the repository employ GitHub-flavored markdown to maintain consistency and make the editing process straightforward for contributors.
Interested in contributing? The Contributing guide is a vital resource that provides detailed instructions on how to get involved. For internal contributors from Microsoft or GitHub, additional guidelines are available in the Contributing guide – Internal.
Structure and Organization
The documentation is meticulously organized into various feature areas of App Center, each represented by separate folders within the repository. For instance:
- The build folder focuses on topics related to the Build feature of App Center.
- The crashes folder contains information about the Crash Reporting service.
Within each feature's folder, there is an /images subfolder that stores all the related graphic files, ensuring that text descriptions are accompanied by clear and informative visuals. This structure allows users and contributors to easily find and navigate through the documentation topics they are interested in.
For those looking to enrich this helpful resource or learn more about each section, further instructions and information can be found in the Contributing guide.
This documentation effort is a part of a larger initiative to support the App Center community by providing up-to-date, reliable, and comprehensive guidance, ensuring users can fully leverage the App Center in their app development processes.