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Documentation Gaps Analysis

This document identifies remaining documentation gaps and opportunities for improvement in the Secure CINC Auditor Kubernetes Container Scanning project documentation.

Current Status

As of March 2025, the documentation is approximately 95% complete. The documentation structure is comprehensive and well-organized, with a logical hierarchy that guides users from high-level concepts to specific implementation details.

Strengths

  1. Complete Coverage of Core Components:
  2. All three scanning approaches thoroughly documented
  3. Kubernetes infrastructure setup well-explained
  4. Security considerations addressed in detail
  5. Helm charts documented with examples

  6. CI/CD integration covered for GitHub Actions and GitLab CI

  7. Project Documentation:

  8. Comprehensive changelog with detailed entries by date
  9. Complete tasks tracker showing progress
  10. Detailed roadmap with timeline and status percentages

  11. Clear project status overview

  12. Navigation Structure:

  13. Logical organization in mkdocs.yml
  14. Proper section hierarchy
  15. README.md files for all major directories

Documentation Gaps to Address

1. Contributing Section Enhancements

  • Missing Top-level Contributing Guide:

    • Create a comprehensive README.md for the contributing section
    • Include contribution workflow, pull request process, and development guidelines
    • Link to specialized guides (documentation tools, code snippets, diagram color guide)

  • Code Contribution Guidelines:

    • Add specific guidelines for code contributions
    • Include coding standards, testing requirements, and review process
    • Provide examples of good pull requests

2. Testing Documentation Improvements

  • Example Test Cases:

    • Add concrete examples of test cases for each scanning approach
    • Include expected outputs and validation criteria
    • Provide troubleshooting guidelines for failed tests

  • Test Coverage Requirements:

    • Define minimum test coverage expectations
    • Explain how to measure and report test coverage
    • Integrate with CI/CD validation

3. Examples Directory Organization

  • README Files for Example Directories:

    • Add README.md files to GitHub workflow examples directory
    • Add README.md files to GitLab pipeline examples directory
    • Create index pages that explain each example's purpose and usage

  • Cross-references to Examples:

    • Ensure all examples are properly referenced from main documentation
    • Add links from integration guides to specific examples
    • Create a matrix of examples showing which ones apply to different scenarios

4. Quick Reference Materials

  • Command Quick Reference:

    • Create a cheat sheet for common commands
    • Include syntax examples and parameter descriptions
    • Format for easy printing or reference

  • Workflow Quick Start Guides:

    • Develop concise guides for common workflows
    • Include step-by-step instructions without detailed explanations
    • Focus on practical usage scenarios

5. Additional Sections to Consider

  • Troubleshooting Guide:

    • Create a comprehensive troubleshooting section
    • Include common errors and their resolutions
    • Add diagnostic procedures for different environments

  • Glossary:

    • Develop a glossary of technical terms
    • Include project-specific terminology
    • Ensure consistent usage across documentation

  • FAQ Section:

    • Compile frequently asked questions
    • Organize by topic area
    • Link to detailed documentation where appropriate

Implementation Priorities

High Priority (Before v1.0.0 Release)

  1. Create top-level Contributing README.md
  2. Add README.md files to examples directories
  3. Develop troubleshooting guide for common issues
  4. Create command quick reference

Medium Priority (Post v1.0.0)

  1. Enhance testing documentation with examples
  2. Develop workflow quick start guides
  3. Create cross-reference matrix for examples
  4. Add glossary of technical terms

Low Priority (Future Enhancement)

  1. Expand FAQ section based on user feedback
  2. Create additional example scenarios
  3. Develop video or animated tutorials
  4. Add internationalization support for documentation

Conclusion

While the documentation is comprehensive and well-structured, addressing these gaps will further enhance its usability and completeness. The high-priority items should be addressed before the v1.0.0 release to ensure users have a complete understanding of the project, while medium and low-priority items can be addressed in future iterations based on user feedback and needs.

These documentation improvements will contribute to increased adoption, smoother onboarding for new users, and reduced support burden as users can more effectively self-serve information.