Getting Started — DocShip

What You'll Learn#

Before you begin, ensure you have the following tools installed:

Clone the Repository
Open your terminal and run the following command to clone the GitHub project repository:
```
git clone https://github.com/yourusername/my-github-project.git
```
Navigate to the Project Directory
Change your working directory to the cloned repository:
```
cd my-github-project
```
Install Dependencies
Use npm to install the required dependencies for DocShip:
```
npm install
```
Configure DocShip
Create a configuration file for DocShip. Run:
```
touch docship.config.js
```
Open docship.config.js and add your project details. Refer to the DocShip documentation for configuration options.
Generate Documentation
Run the following command to generate your documentation:
```
npm run docship
```
This command will create a docs folder in your project directory containing the generated documentation.
Preview Your Documentation
Start a local server to preview your documentation:
```
npm run serve
```
Open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000 to view your documentation.
Customize Your Documentation
Edit the markdown files in the docs folder to customize your documentation content. Use the structure provided by DocShip to maintain consistency.
Push Changes to GitHub
Once you are satisfied with your documentation, commit your changes and push them to your GitHub repository:
```
git add .
git commit -m "Update documentation"
git push origin main
```

Now that you have set up DocShip, explore the following resources to enhance your documentation skills: