PRD-016: Automated Documentation Generation

Type

Functional

Priority

High

MVP Status

✅ MVP

Requirement Statement (EARS Format)

WHEN a project’s codebase or specifications are updated, the system shall automatically analyze the context and generate comprehensive, production-ready documentation, so that knowledge is always current and accessible.

User Story

As a Developer, I want the system to automatically generate and update project documentation (e.g., README.md, API docs) based on code changes and architectural definitions, so that documentation always reflects the current state of the project.

Acceptance Criteria

AC-016.1: Automated Generation

• Given a project codebase with updated specifications
• When the Documentation Orchestrator is triggered
• Then the system shall analyze the project context and generate comprehensive documentation

AC-016.2: Complete Sections

• Given a generated documentation artifact
• When it is rendered
• Then it shall include all essential sections (overview, quick start, architecture, API reference, contribution guidelines) with accurate and up-to-date information

AC-016.3: Architectural Integration

• Given architectural definitions in CALM format
• When documentation is generated
• Then it shall incorporate architectural insights and compliance status

Dependencies

• Documentation Orchestrator Service
• Project Context Analyzer
• Semantic Core
• CALM CLI Service
• Artifact Engine

Related Specifications

• ADRs: ADR-009, ADR-024
• SDS: SDS-001

Success Metrics

• Documentation accuracy
• Time saved in manual documentation
• Developer satisfaction with generated docs
• Documentation freshness (time since last update)