# README Section Templates

This reference provides reusable table templates for common README sections across different project types.

## Header Templates

### Minecraft Mod/Addon

```markdown
<div align="center">

# Mod Name

![Icon](icon-url)

**One-line description of what the mod does**

![Status](https://img.shields.io/badge/Status-Stable-brightgreen?style=flat)
![Minecraft](https://img.shields.io/badge/Minecraft-1.21.10-0ea5e9?style=flat)
![Fabric](https://img.shields.io/badge/Fabric%20Loader-0.17.3+-f59e0b?style=flat)
![Dependencies](https://img.shields.io/badge/Requires-ModName-color?style=flat)

**Highlighted feature or value proposition**

</div>
```

### TypeScript/Node Project

```markdown
<div align="center">

# Project Name

![Icon](icon-url)

**One-line description**

![Node](https://img.shields.io/badge/Node.js-18+-339933?style=flat)
![TypeScript](https://img.shields.io/badge/TypeScript-5.0+-3178c6?style=flat)
![License](https://img.shields.io/badge/License-MIT-blue?style=flat)

**Core value proposition**

</div>
```

### Python Project

```markdown
<div align="center">

# Project Name

![Icon](icon-url)

**One-line description**

![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3.11+-3776ab?style=flat)
![Status](https://img.shields.io/badge/Status-Beta-yellow?style=flat)

**What makes this special**

</div>
```

### Cross-Platform Desktop App

```markdown
<div align="center">

# Application Name

![Icon](icon-url)

**One-line description**

![Windows](https://img.shields.io/badge/Windows-10+-0078d4?style=flat)
![macOS](https://img.shields.io/badge/macOS-11+-000000?style=flat)
![Linux](https://img.shields.io/badge/Linux-Ubuntu%2020.04+-dd4814?style=flat)

**Key differentiator**

</div>
```

## Feature Highlights Section Templates

### For Libraries/APIs

```markdown
<div align="center">

| Capability | Details |
| --- | --- |
| **Type-Safe API** | Full TypeScript support with comprehensive type definitions and autocomplete |
| **Zero Dependencies** | Lightweight implementation with no external dependencies |
| **High Performance** | Optimized algorithms achieving X operations per second |
| **Extensible** | Plugin architecture supporting custom extensions and middleware |

</div>
```

### For Applications/Tools

```markdown
<div align="center">

| Feature | Description |
| --- | --- |
| **Real-time Sync** | Bi-directional synchronization with sub-second latency |
| **Cross-Platform** | Native performance on Windows, macOS, and Linux |
| **Rich UI** | Modern interface with dark/light themes and customization |
| **Automation** | Scriptable workflows with comprehensive CLI tools |

</div>
```

### For Minecraft Mods

```markdown
<div align="center">

| Capability | Details |
| --- | --- |
| **Dynamic Detection** | Automatically discovers and catalogs installed modules and addons |
| **Type-Aware Controls** | UI components adapt to 30+ setting types with full validation |
| **Performance Optimized** | Minimal overhead with async processing and smart caching |
| **Mod Compatibility** | Works seamlessly with ModName and supports addon ecosystem |

</div>
```

## Quick Start Section Templates

### For Node.js Projects

```markdown
<div align="center">

| Step | Instructions |
| --- | --- |
| **1. Installation** | `npm install package-name` or `yarn add package-name` |
| **2. Basic Usage** | ```typescript<br>import { Thing } from 'package-name';<br>const instance = new Thing();<br>``` |
| **3. Configuration** | See [Configuration](#configuration) for advanced options |

</div>
```

### For Desktop Applications

```markdown
<div align="center">

| Step | Instructions |
| --- | --- |
| **1. Download** | Get the latest release for your platform from [Releases](link) |
| **2. Install** | • **Windows**: Run the `.exe` installer<br>• **macOS**: Mount `.dmg` and drag to Applications<br>• **Linux**: Extract `.AppImage` or install `.deb` package |
| **3. Launch** | Open the application and complete first-run setup wizard |

</div>
```

### For Minecraft Mods (Detailed)

```markdown
<div align="center">

| Step | Instructions |
| --- | --- |
| **1. Requirements** | • Java 21+<br>• Minecraft 1.21.10<br>• Fabric Loader 0.17.3+<br>• Dependency Mod 1.x.x |
| **2. Download** | Download the latest `.jar` from [GitHub Releases](link) |
| **3. Install** | 1. Copy the `.jar` to `.minecraft/mods/`<br>2. Ensure dependencies are installed<br>3. Launch Minecraft with Fabric profile |
| **4. Verify** | Press **Right Shift** to open GUI and check for the mod in the addons list |

</div>
```

### For Command-Line Tools

```markdown
<div align="center">

| Step | Instructions |
| --- | --- |
| **1. Install** | ```bash<br>npm install -g tool-name<br># or<br>pip install tool-name<br>``` |
| **2. Basic Usage** | ```bash<br>tool-name command [options]<br>tool-name --help  # Show all commands<br>``` |
| **3. Configuration** | Create `config.yaml` in `~/.config/tool-name/` or use `tool-name init` |

</div>
```

## Development Workflow Templates

### For Full-Stack Projects

```markdown
<div align="center">

| Component | Commands / Actions |
| --- | --- |
| **Backend** | • `npm run dev:server` – Development server with hot reload<br>• `npm run build:server` – Production build<br>• `npm run test:server` – Run backend tests |
| **Frontend** | • `npm run dev:client` – Vite dev server on port 3000<br>• `npm run build:client` – Production bundle<br>• `npm run preview` – Preview production build |
| **Database** | • `npm run db:migrate` – Run pending migrations<br>• `npm run db:seed` – Seed development data<br>• `npm run db:reset` – Reset and reseed database |

</div>
```

### For Java/Gradle Projects

```markdown
<div align="center">

| Task | Commands |
| --- | --- |
| **Build** | `./gradlew build` – Compiles source and packages JAR |
| **Run** | `./gradlew runClient` – Launch in development environment |
| **Test** | `./gradlew test` – Execute test suite with coverage |
| **Clean** | `./gradlew clean` – Remove build artifacts and cache |

</div>
```

### For Python Projects

```markdown
<div align="center">

| Task | Commands |
| --- | --- |
| **Setup** | ```bash<br>python -m venv venv<br>source venv/bin/activate  # or venv\Scripts\activate on Windows<br>pip install -e ".[dev]"<br>``` |
| **Development** | • `python -m package_name` – Run in development mode<br>• `pytest` – Run test suite<br>• `black .` – Format code<br>• `mypy .` – Type checking |
| **Build** | `python -m build` – Create distributable packages |

</div>
```

## Additional Sections (Optional)

### API Reference Table

```markdown
<div align="center">

| Method | Parameters | Returns | Description |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| `initialize()` | `config: Config` | `Promise<void>` | Initialize the service with configuration |
| `connect()` | `url: string` | `Connection` | Establish connection to remote service |
| `transform()` | `data: T`, `options?: Options` | `Result<T>` | Transform data according to options |

</div>
```

### Configuration Options Table

```markdown
<div align="center">

| Option | Type | Default | Description |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| `timeout` | `number` | `5000` | Request timeout in milliseconds |
| `retries` | `number` | `3` | Number of retry attempts |
| `debug` | `boolean` | `false` | Enable debug logging |

</div>
```

### Troubleshooting Table

```markdown
<div align="center">

| Issue | Solution |
| --- | --- |
| **Module not loading** | Ensure all dependencies are installed and versions match requirements |
| **Connection timeout** | Check firewall settings and verify server is accessible at configured port |
| **Build fails** | Run `./gradlew clean` and rebuild, check Java version is 21+ |

</div>
```

## Usage Notes

- **Choose appropriate template** based on project type and complexity
- **Customize column headers** to match your project's terminology
- **Maintain consistent formatting** across all tables in the README
- **Keep tables scannable** with concise left column labels
- **Use markdown freely** in right column cells for formatting
