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Stephan Lo 62999b41d0 feat(docs): restructure documentation with new framework and templates
- Archive old docs to docs-old/ for reference
- Create new top-down documentation structure:
  * Platform Overview: purpose, audience, product structure
  * Components: individual platform components (Forgejo, Kubernetes, Backstage)
  * Getting Started: onboarding and quick start guides
  * Operations: deployment, monitoring, troubleshooting
  * Governance: ADRs, project history, compliance
- Add DOCUMENTATION-GUIDE.md with writing guidelines and templates
- Add component template (TEMPLATE.md) for consistent documentation
- Simplify root README and move technical docs to doc/ folder
- Update test configuration:
  * Exclude legacy content from markdown linting
  * Relax HTML validation for theme-generated content
  * Skip link checking for legacy content in test:links
  * Keep 'task test' clean for technical writers (100% pass)
  * Add 'task test:full' with comprehensive link checking
- Update home page with corrected markdown syntax
- Fix internal links in archived content

BREAKING CHANGE: Documentation structure changed from flat to hierarchical top-down approach
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Getting Started Getting Started 3 Quick start guides and onboarding information for the Edge Developer Platform.

Welcome to EDP

This section helps you get started with the Edge Developer Platform, whether you're a developer building applications or a platform engineer managing infrastructure.

Quick Start for Developers

Prerequisites

  • Access to EDP instance
  • Git client installed
  • kubectl configured (for Kubernetes access)
  • Basic knowledge of containers and CI/CD

Your First Application

  1. Access the Platform: Log in to Backstage portal
  2. Clone Repository: Get your application repository from Forgejo/GitLab
  3. Configure Pipeline: Set up CI/CD in Woodpecker or ArgoCD
  4. Deploy: Push code and watch automated deployment

Next Steps

  • Explore available components and services
  • Review platform documentation and best practices
  • Join the developer community

Quick Start for Platform Engineers

Platform Access

  • Kubernetes cluster access
  • Infrastructure management tools
  • Monitoring and observability dashboards

Key Resources

  • Platform architecture documentation
  • Operational runbooks
  • Troubleshooting guides

Documentation Template

When creating "Getting Started" content for a component:

  1. Prerequisites: What users need before starting
  2. Step-by-Step Guide: Clear, numbered instructions
  3. Verification: How to confirm success
  4. Common Issues: FAQ and troubleshooting
  5. Next Steps: Links to deeper documentation