expectations

To standardize codebase documentation, you need a framework that captures learnings and working expectations. This approach uses a structured format with YAML frontmatter to record decisions, rationale, and gotchas for new contributors.

Capturing code review learnings involves documenting decisions, patterns, edge cases, and rationale for code changes. Using a structured documentation framework ensures this knowledge is recorded consistently to improve future maintenance and team collaboration.

Yes, this documentation framework requires a YAML frontmatter at the beginning of your files. You must include at least the name and description fields in the frontmatter, along with a structured description that features a Quick Start prompt.

You document codebase gotchas by applying a standardized knowledge capture process during development. This involves recording design decisions, trade-offs, and rationale within your repository to help future maintainers understand conventions and avoid past mistakes.

Yes, you can use this approach to improve onboarding by providing new team members with standardized documentation. It helps them understand established conventions, review processes, and the reasoning behind specific design decisions across the codebase.