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diff --git a/doxygen/dox/rm-template.dox b/doxygen/dox/rm-template.dox new file mode 100644 index 0000000..ebf8aed --- /dev/null +++ b/doxygen/dox/rm-template.dox @@ -0,0 +1,99 @@ +/** \page RMT Reference Manual (RM) Page Template + +We treat documentation like code and use +<a href="https://www.doxygen.nl/index.html">Doxygen</a> to +<a href="https://github.com/HDFGroup/hdf5/blob/develop/src/H5Fpublic.h">markup +comments in the code</a> or create +<a href="https://github.com/HDFGroup/hdf5/blob/develop/doxygen/dox/Overview.dox">stand-alone pages</a>. + +Every RM entry consists of a subset of the elements listed below. Not every RM +entry warrants the full set. More is better, and we can, perhaps, distinguish +minimal, typical, and great RM entries. + +A minimal RM entry must include elements 1-3, 8, 11, and 7 if applicable. + +A \Emph{typical} RM entry is a minimal RM entry that in addition has elements +9, 10, and 12. + +A \Bold{great} RM entry is a typical RM entry plus everything else. + +The current RM is a mixed bag. Take what's there with a pinch of salt and apply +the <a href="https://www.oreilly.com/library/view/97-things-every/9780596809515/ch08.html">Scout Rule</a>! + +\par RM entry elements + +1. Module indication + - Indicate the HDF5 module in which the function will appear. + \verbatim + * \ingroup H5XYZ + \endverbatim +2. Synopsis + - A phrase or sentence that summarizes the function's purpose + \verbatim + * \brief Simplifies your life + \endverbatim +3. Prototype (parameters and return value) + - A description of the function parameters and return value + \verbatim + * \param[in] name1 Description of IN parameter \p name1 + * \param[out] name2 Description of OUT parameter \p name2 + * \param[in,out] name3 Description of INOUT parameter \p name3 + * \return Returns what you always wanted + \endverbatim + - Clearly indicate the parameter direction as \c in, \c out, or + \Code{in,out} + - Make reference to other parameters using \Code{\\p} +4. Preconditions + - A set of preconditions that must be met. + \verbatim + * \pre The argmument supplied in parameter \p name2 must be even. + \endverbatim +5. Invariants + - A set of invariants. + \verbatim + * \invariant The mouse pointer will always be visible. + \endverbatim +6. Postconditions + - What will be true when the function returns. + \verbatim + * \post On error, the output parameters will be unmodified. + \endverbatim +7. Deprecation note + - If a function was deprecated, list the version in which the function was + deprecated (below), why it was deprecated, and which function(s) succeed it. + \verbatim + * \deprecated Deprecated in favor of another great function. + \endverbatim +8. Details + - A detailed description of the function's behavior + \verbatim + * \details This is the heart of the matter. Try to be helpful! + \endverbatim +9. Example + - The function in context and action, usually a (Doxygen) snippet. + \verbatim + * \par Example + * \snippet H5F_examples.c minimal + \endverbatim +10. Instruction (attention, note, warning) + - Behaviors, features, side-effects, etc. the user should be aware of + \verbatim + * \note Dear reader, ... + * + * \attention Colorless green ideas sleep furiously. + * + * \warning Don't do this at home! + \endverbatim +11. Since + - The HDF5 library version in which the function was introduced + \verbatim + * \since 1.MAJOR.MINOR + \endverbatim +12. Version + - Use this element to record a deprecation version, a change in parameter + types, changes in behavior, etc. + \verbatim + * \version 1.MAJOR.MINOR Function was deprecated in this release + \endverbatim + +*/
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