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README Template Generator

README Template Generator

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This extension will create a README.md template file for either a DevOps engineer or a software engineer.
Installation
Launch VS Code Quick Open (Ctrl+P), paste the following command, and press enter.
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README Generator


Overview

This Visual Studio Code extension allows users to quickly generate README.md templates tailored for either DevOps Engineers or Software Engineers. With a simple right-click in the VS Code explorer, users can choose between README templates.

Features

  • Generate README.md templates with a single click
  • Choose between DevOps Engineer and Software Engineer templates
  • Customizable templates to fit your project needs
  • Easy-to-use context menu integration

Installation

  1. Open Visual Studio Code
  2. Go to the Extensions view (Ctrl+Shift+X or Cmd+Shift+X on macOS)
  3. Search for "README Template Generator"
  4. Click Install

Usage

  1. Right-click on a folder in the VS Code Explorer sidebar
  2. Select "Generate README.md" from the context menu
  3. Choose either "DevOps Engineer" or "Software Engineer" template
  4. The README.md file will be created in the selected folder

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Template Contents

DevOps Engineer Template

The DevOps Engineer template includes sections for:

  • Overview
  • Quick Start
  • Installation
  • Configuration
  • Usage
  • Parameters
  • Integration
  • Troubleshooting

Software Engineer Template

The Software Engineer template includes sections for:

  • Overview
  • Features
  • Getting Started
  • Usage
  • API

I hope this extension will help you create better documentation for your engineering projects. Happy coding!

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