Developer Documentation

This section provides comprehensive documentation for developers and contributors working on the Hatch package manager.

Documentation Organization

The developer documentation is organized into four main categories to serve different developer needs:

Architecture

High-level system understanding and design patterns for developers getting familiar with the Hatch codebase.

  • System overview and component relationships
  • Design patterns and architectural decisions
  • Entry points for new developers

Implementation Guides

Technical how-to guides for implementing specific features and extending the system.

  • Adding new installer types
  • Extending core functionality
  • Working with specific system components

Development Processes

Workflow, standards, and processes for effective development on the Hatch project.

  • Testing standards and procedures
  • Development environment setup
  • Code quality and review processes

Contribution Guidelines

Process-focused guidance for contributing to the Hatch project.

  • How to contribute code and documentation
  • Release and dependency policies
  • Community standards and expectations

Quick Start for Developers

For New Developers

  1. Start Here → Developer Onboarding - Complete getting started guide
  2. Understand the System → System Overview - High-level architecture introduction
  3. Make First Contribution → How to Contribute - Contribution workflow and process

For Experienced Developers

  1. Implementing Features → Implementation Guides - Technical how-to guides
  2. Understanding Components → Component Architecture - Detailed component breakdown
  3. Testing Requirements → Testing Standards - Testing patterns and requirements
  4. Release Process → Release and Dependency Policy - Release management policies

Additional Resources

External Resources

Organization Standards

For detailed API information, refer to the docstrings in the source code.