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Reference Documentation Template	This template defines the standard structure and conventions for REFERENCE documents within the Sirius project, ensuring comprehensive technical specifications and API documentation.	TEMPLATE.template	1.0.0	2025-01-03	AI Assistant	template reference technical specifications api	project-management development	intermediate	ABOUT.documentation.md	ABOUT.documentation.md TEMPLATE.documentation-standard.md		high	reference template technical specs api documentation specifications

[System/Component] Reference

Purpose

This document provides comprehensive technical reference information for [specific system/component/API] within the Sirius project. REFERENCE documents serve as authoritative sources for technical specifications, API endpoints, configuration options, and implementation details.

When to Use

• API Development: When implementing or consuming APIs
• Integration Work: When connecting systems or components
• Configuration: When setting up or modifying system parameters
• Debugging: When troubleshooting technical issues
• Code Review: When reviewing implementation against specifications

How to Use

Quick Reference

1. Find the relevant section for your specific need
2. Check the prerequisites and requirements
3. Follow the examples for implementation patterns
4. Reference the specifications for exact details
5. Use the troubleshooting section for common issues

Common Patterns

# [Common pattern 1]
[example implementation]

# [Common pattern 2]
[example implementation]

What It Is

Technical Overview

[Detailed technical explanation of the system/component/API]

Architecture

[Technical architecture with diagrams and component relationships]

Data Models

[Model 1]

{
  "field1": "type",
  "field2": "type",
  "field3": {
    "nested_field": "type"
  }
}

[Model 2]

field1: type
field2: type
field3:
  nested_field: type

API Endpoints

[Endpoint 1]

• Method: GET|POST|PUT|DELETE
• Path: /api/v1/endpoint
• Description: [What this endpoint does]
• Parameters:
  • param1 (required): [Description]
  • param2 (optional): [Description]
• Response: [Response format and status codes]
• Example:

curl -X GET "http://localhost:9001/api/v1/endpoint?param1=value"

[Endpoint 2]

• Method: GET|POST|PUT|DELETE
• Path: /api/v1/endpoint2
• Description: [What this endpoint does]
• Request Body: [Request format]
• Response: [Response format and status codes]
• Example:

curl -X POST "http://localhost:9001/api/v1/endpoint2" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"field1": "value", "field2": "value"}'

Configuration Options

Option	Type	Default	Description	Required
option1	string	"default"	[Description]	Yes
option2	integer	0	[Description]	No
option3	boolean	false	[Description]	No

Environment Variables

Variable	Description	Example	Required
ENV_VAR1	[Description]	value1	Yes
ENV_VAR2	[Description]	value2	No

File Formats

[Format 1]

# YAML format example
key1: value1
key2:
  nested_key: nested_value
  list_item:
    - item1
    - item2

[Format 2]

{
  "key1": "value1",
  "key2": {
    "nested_key": "nested_value",
    "list_item": ["item1", "item2"]
  }
}

Error Codes

Code	HTTP Status	Description	Resolution
E001	400	[Error description]	[How to fix]
E002	401	[Error description]	[How to fix]
E003	500	[Error description]	[How to fix]

Troubleshooting

FAQ

Q: [Common technical question 1] A: [Technical answer with specific details]

Q: [Common technical question 2] A: [Technical answer with specific details]

Q: [Common technical question 3] A: [Technical answer with specific details]

Command Reference

Command	Purpose	Example	Notes
[command1]	[What it does]	[example]	[Additional notes]
[command2]	[What it does]	[example]	[Additional notes]
[command3]	[What it does]	[example]	[Additional notes]

Common Issues

Issue	Symptoms	Root Cause	Solution
[Issue 1]	[How to identify]	[Why it happens]	[Step-by-step fix]
[Issue 2]	[How to identify]	[Why it happens]	[Step-by-step fix]
[Issue 3]	[How to identify]	[Why it happens]	[Step-by-step fix]

Debugging Steps

1. Check [specific thing]: [How to check and what to look for]
2. Verify [specific thing]: [How to verify and expected results]
3. Test [specific thing]: [How to test and success criteria]
4. Review [specific thing]: [What to review and common patterns]

Lessons Learned

[Date] - [What was learned]

[Description of technical lesson learned and how it improved the system]

[Date] - [What was learned]

[Description of technical lesson learned and how it improved the system]

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