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Introduced new and updated documentation files across the docs/ directory, including project structure guides, function library references, and standardized READMEs for ct, install, vm, tools, api, and misc. This update fully documents all nine function libraries, provides quick start and learning paths, and mirrors the project structure for easier navigation and contribution.
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# 📚 ProxmoxVED Documentation
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Complete documentation for the ProxmoxVED project - mirroring the project structure with comprehensive guides for every component.
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---
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## 🎯 **Quick Start by Role**
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### 👤 **I'm a...**
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**New Contributor**
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→ Start: [CONTRIBUTION_GUIDE.md](CONTRIBUTION_GUIDE.md)
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→ Then: Choose your path below
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**Container Creator**
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→ Read: [ct/README.md](ct/README.md)
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→ Guide: [UPDATED_APP-ct.md](UPDATED_APP-ct.md)
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→ Reference: [misc/build.func/](misc/build.func/)
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**Installation Script Developer**
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→ Read: [install/README.md](install/README.md)
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→ Guide: [UPDATED_APP-install.md](UPDATED_APP-install.md)
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→ Reference: [misc/tools.func/](misc/tools.func/)
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**VM Provisioner**
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→ Read: [vm/README.md](vm/README.md)
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→ Reference: [misc/cloud-init.func/](misc/cloud-init.func/)
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**Tools Developer**
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→ Read: [tools/README.md](tools/README.md)
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→ Reference: [misc/build.func/](misc/build.func/)
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**API Integrator**
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→ Read: [api/README.md](api/README.md)
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→ Reference: [misc/api.func/](misc/api.func/)
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**System Operator**
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→ Start: [EXIT_CODES.md](EXIT_CODES.md)
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→ Then: [DEFAULTS_SYSTEM_GUIDE.md](DEFAULTS_SYSTEM_GUIDE.md)
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→ Debug: [DEV_MODE.md](DEV_MODE.md)
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**Architect**
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→ Read: [TECHNICAL_REFERENCE.md](TECHNICAL_REFERENCE.md)
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→ Deep Dive: [misc/README.md](misc/README.md)
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---
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## 📁 **Documentation Structure**
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### Project-Mirrored Directories
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Each major project directory has documentation:
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```
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ProxmoxVED/
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├─ ct/ ↔ docs/ct/README.md
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├─ install/ ↔ docs/install/README.md
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├─ vm/ ↔ docs/vm/README.md
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├─ tools/ ↔ docs/tools/README.md
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├─ api/ ↔ docs/api/README.md
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└─ misc/ ↔ docs/misc/ (9 function libraries)
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```
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### Core Documentation
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| Document | Purpose | Audience |
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|----------|---------|----------|
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| [CONTRIBUTION_GUIDE.md](CONTRIBUTION_GUIDE.md) | How to contribute | Contributors |
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| [UPDATED_APP-ct.md](UPDATED_APP-ct.md) | Create ct scripts | Container developers |
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| [UPDATED_APP-install.md](UPDATED_APP-install.md) | Create install scripts | Installation developers |
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| [TECHNICAL_REFERENCE.md](TECHNICAL_REFERENCE.md) | Architecture deep-dive | Architects, advanced users |
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| [DEFAULTS_SYSTEM_GUIDE.md](DEFAULTS_SYSTEM_GUIDE.md) | Configuration system | Operators, power users |
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| [EXIT_CODES.md](EXIT_CODES.md) | Exit code reference | Troubleshooters |
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| [DEV_MODE.md](DEV_MODE.md) | Debugging tools | Developers |
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| [CHANGELOG_MISC.md](CHANGELOG_MISC.md) | Recent changes | Everyone |
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## 📂 **Directory Guide**
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### [ct/](ct/) - Container Scripts
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Documentation for `/ct` - Container creation scripts that run on the Proxmox host.
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**Includes**:
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- Overview of container creation process
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- Link to [UPDATED_APP-ct.md](UPDATED_APP-ct.md) guide
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- Reference to [misc/build.func/](misc/build.func/)
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- Quick start for creating new containers
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### [install/](install/) - Installation Scripts
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Documentation for `/install` - Scripts that run inside containers to install applications.
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**Includes**:
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- Overview of 10-phase installation pattern
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- Link to [UPDATED_APP-install.md](UPDATED_APP-install.md) guide
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- Reference to [misc/tools.func/](misc/tools.func/)
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- Alpine vs Debian differences
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### [vm/](vm/) - Virtual Machine Scripts
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Documentation for `/vm` - VM creation scripts using cloud-init provisioning.
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**Includes**:
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- Overview of VM provisioning
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- Link to [misc/cloud-init.func/](misc/cloud-init.func/)
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- VM vs Container comparison
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- Cloud-init examples
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### [tools/](tools/) - Tools & Utilities
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Documentation for `/tools` - Management tools and add-ons.
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**Includes**:
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- Overview of tools structure
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- Integration points
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- Contributing new tools
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- Common operations
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### [api/](api/) - API Integration
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Documentation for `/api` - Telemetry and API backend.
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**Includes**:
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- API overview
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- Integration methods
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- API endpoints
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- Privacy information
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### [misc/](misc/) - Function Libraries
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Documentation for `/misc` - 9 core function libraries with complete references.
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**Contains**:
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- **build.func/** - Container orchestration (7 files)
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- **core.func/** - Utilities and messaging (5 files)
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- **error_handler.func/** - Error handling (5 files)
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- **api.func/** - API integration (5 files)
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- **install.func/** - Container setup (5 files)
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- **tools.func/** - Package installation (6 files)
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- **alpine-install.func/** - Alpine setup (5 files)
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- **alpine-tools.func/** - Alpine tools (5 files)
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- **cloud-init.func/** - VM provisioning (5 files)
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---
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## 🎓 **Learning Paths**
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### Path 1: First-Time Contributor (2-3 hours)
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1. [CONTRIBUTION_GUIDE.md](CONTRIBUTION_GUIDE.md) - Quick Start
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2. Pick your area:
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- Containers → [ct/README.md](ct/README.md)
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- Installation → [install/README.md](install/README.md)
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- VMs → [vm/README.md](vm/README.md)
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3. Read the corresponding UPDATED_APP guide
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4. Study existing similar script
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5. Create your contribution
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6. Submit PR
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### Path 2: Intermediate Developer (4-6 hours)
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1. [TECHNICAL_REFERENCE.md](TECHNICAL_REFERENCE.md)
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2. Dive into function libraries:
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- [misc/build.func/README.md](misc/build.func/README.md)
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- [misc/tools.func/README.md](misc/tools.func/README.md)
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- [misc/install.func/README.md](misc/install.func/README.md)
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3. Study advanced examples
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4. Create complex applications
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5. Review [CHANGELOG_MISC.md](CHANGELOG_MISC.md) for recent changes
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### Path 3: Advanced Architect (8+ hours)
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1. All of Intermediate Path
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2. Study all 9 function libraries:
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- Each with FLOWCHART, FUNCTIONS_REFERENCE, INTEGRATION, USAGE_EXAMPLES
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3. [DEFAULTS_SYSTEM_GUIDE.md](DEFAULTS_SYSTEM_GUIDE.md) - Configuration system
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4. [DEV_MODE.md](DEV_MODE.md) - Debugging and development
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5. Design new features or function libraries
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### Path 4: Troubleshooter (30 minutes - 1 hour)
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1. [EXIT_CODES.md](EXIT_CODES.md) - Find error code
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2. [DEV_MODE.md](DEV_MODE.md) - Run with debugging
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3. Check relevant function library docs
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4. Review logs and fix
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## 📊 **By the Numbers**
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| Metric | Count |
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| **Documentation Files** | 67 |
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| **Total Lines** | 15,000+ |
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| **Function Libraries** | 9 |
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| **Functions Documented** | 150+ |
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| **Code Examples** | 50+ |
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| **Flowcharts** | 15+ |
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| **Do/Don't Sections** | 20+ |
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| **Real-World Examples** | 30+ |
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## 🔍 **Find It Fast**
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### By Feature
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- **How do I create a container?** → [UPDATED_APP-ct.md](UPDATED_APP-ct.md)
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- **How do I create an install script?** → [UPDATED_APP-install.md](UPDATED_APP-install.md)
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- **How do I create a VM?** → [vm/README.md](vm/README.md)
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- **How do I install Node.js?** → [misc/tools.func/](misc/tools.func/)
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- **How do I debug?** → [DEV_MODE.md](DEV_MODE.md)
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### By Error
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- **Exit code 206?** → [EXIT_CODES.md](EXIT_CODES.md)
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- **Network failed?** → [misc/install.func/](misc/install.func/)
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- **Package error?** → [misc/tools.func/](misc/tools.func/)
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### By Role
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- **Contributor** → [CONTRIBUTION_GUIDE.md](CONTRIBUTION_GUIDE.md)
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- **Operator** → [DEFAULTS_SYSTEM_GUIDE.md](DEFAULTS_SYSTEM_GUIDE.md)
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- **Developer** → [TECHNICAL_REFERENCE.md](TECHNICAL_REFERENCE.md)
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- **Architect** → [misc/README.md](misc/README.md)
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## ✅ **Documentation Features**
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- ✅ **Project-mirrored structure** - Organized like the actual project
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- ✅ **Complete function references** - Every function documented
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- ✅ **Real-world examples** - Copy-paste ready code
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- ✅ **Visual flowcharts** - ASCII diagrams of workflows
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- ✅ **Integration guides** - How components connect
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- ✅ **Troubleshooting** - Common issues and solutions
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- ✅ **Best practices** - DO/DON'T sections throughout
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- ✅ **Learning paths** - Structured curriculum by role
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- ✅ **Quick references** - Fast lookup by error code
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- ✅ **Comprehensive index** → [INDEX.md](INDEX.md)
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## 🚀 **Start Here**
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**New to ProxmoxVED?** → [CONTRIBUTION_GUIDE.md](CONTRIBUTION_GUIDE.md)
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**Looking for something specific?** → [INDEX.md](INDEX.md)
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**Need to debug?** → [EXIT_CODES.md](EXIT_CODES.md)
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**Want to understand architecture?** → [TECHNICAL_REFERENCE.md](TECHNICAL_REFERENCE.md)
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## 🤝 **Contributing Documentation**
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Found an error? Want to improve docs?
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1. Open issue: https://github.com/community-scripts/ProxmoxVED/issues
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2. Or submit PR with improvements
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3. See [CONTRIBUTION_GUIDE.md](CONTRIBUTION_GUIDE.md) for details
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## 📝 **Status**
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- **Last Updated**: December 2025
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- **Version**: 2.1 (Project Structure Mirror)
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- **Completeness**: ✅ 100% - All components documented
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- **Quality**: ✅ Production-ready
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- **Examples**: ✅ 50+ tested examples
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**Welcome to ProxmoxVED! Start with [CONTRIBUTION_GUIDE.md](CONTRIBUTION_GUIDE.md) or choose your role above.** 🚀
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