documentation-standards

Standardize TSDoc inline documentation by applying consistent conventions for visibility tags, concise descriptions, and examples. This improves IDE tooltips and code comprehension across TypeScript codebases by enforcing structured patterns for properties, types, interfaces, and functions.

Use @public, @internal, and @private visibility tags to enforce documentation conventions for public APIs. These tags define the intended audience and stability of types, properties, and functions, ensuring developers understand what is safe to consume versus internal implementation details.

The best way to document TypeScript functions and interfaces is using TSDoc with concise descriptions and one example. Applying these structured inline patterns ensures standardized documentation that directly improves IDE tooltips and code readability.

Structure documentation by keeping concise TSDoc inline references for properties, types, and functions, while placing detailed guides in the /docs directory. This maintains readable code while separating comprehensive documentation for broader concepts.

Yes, you can apply JSDoc standards to an existing TypeScript project to improve code comprehension. Review and apply the documented inline standards to your public APIs, ensuring consistent phrasing, tag usage, and structured examples across the codebase.