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PiLink Documentation Index

Complete Guide to All Documentation

This index helps you find the right documentation for your needs.

Getting Started

New Users - Start Here

  1. QUICK_START.md ⚡

    • Get up and running in 15 minutes
    • Condensed setup instructions
    • Perfect for experienced users

  2. USER_GUIDE.md 📖

    • Complete step-by-step instructions
    • Detailed explanations
    • Best for first-time setup

  3. INSTALLATION_CHECKLIST.md ✅

    • Printable checklist format
    • Verify each step
    • Ensure nothing is missed

Reference Documentation

System Understanding

  1. architecture.md 🏗️

    • System overview and design
    • Component diagrams
    • Data flow explanations
    • Technical deep-dive

  2. networking.md 🌐

    • Network configuration details
    • Static IP setup
    • FTP server configuration
    • Security considerations

  3. operations.md ⚙️

    • Day-to-day operations
    • Workflow descriptions
    • Maintenance procedures
    • Testing procedures

Problem Solving

  1. TROUBLESHOOTING.md 🔧
    • Common problems and solutions
    • Diagnostic procedures
    • Step-by-step fixes
    • Quick reference

Documentation by Task

I want to...

...install PiLink for the first time: → Start with QUICK_START.md or USER_GUIDE.md → Use INSTALLATION_CHECKLIST.md to track progress

...understand how the system works: → Read architecture.md → Review networking.md for network details

...configure the network: → See networking.md → Follow network section in USER_GUIDE.md

...perform a transfer: → See "Performing Transfers" section in USER_GUIDE.md → Review workflows in operations.md

...fix a problem: → Check TROUBLESHOOTING.md → Review relevant section in USER_GUIDE.md

...maintain the system: → See "Maintenance" section in USER_GUIDE.md → Review operations.md

...understand error messages: → Check TROUBLESHOOTING.md → Review logs section in USER_GUIDE.md

Documentation Structure

docs/
├── INDEX.md                    ← You are here
├── QUICK_START.md              ← 15-minute setup
├── USER_GUIDE.md               ← Complete guide
├── INSTALLATION_CHECKLIST.md   ← Step-by-step checklist
├── architecture.md             ← System design
├── networking.md               ← Network configuration
├── operations.md               ← Operations & workflows
└── TROUBLESHOOTING.md          ← Problem solving

Quick Navigation

By Experience Level

Beginner:

  1. USER_GUIDE.md - Complete instructions
  2. INSTALLATION_CHECKLIST.md - Track progress
  3. TROUBLESHOOTING.md - When things go wrong

Intermediate:

  1. QUICK_START.md - Fast setup
  2. operations.md - Daily operations
  3. TROUBLESHOOTING.md - Problem solving

Advanced:

  1. architecture.md - System design
  2. networking.md - Network details
  3. operations.md - Advanced procedures

By Topic

Installation & Setup:

Configuration:

Usage:

Troubleshooting:

Maintenance:

Recommended Reading Order

First-Time Setup

  1. QUICK_START.md - Overview
  2. USER_GUIDE.md - Detailed setup
  3. INSTALLATION_CHECKLIST.md - Verification

Understanding the System

  1. architecture.md - How it works
  2. networking.md - Network layer
  3. operations.md - Operations

Daily Use

  1. USER_GUIDE.md - Usage instructions
  2. operations.md - Workflows
  3. TROUBLESHOOTING.md - Problem solving

Documentation Updates

All documentation is kept in sync with the codebase. When updating PiLink:

  1. Update relevant documentation
  2. Update this index if new docs are added
  3. Verify all links work
  4. Test procedures in documentation

Feedback

If you find documentation unclear, incomplete, or incorrect:

  1. Note which document and section
  2. Describe what was confusing
  3. Suggest improvements if possible

Last Updated: See individual documents for last update dates.