Documentation Website

Learn how to build a comprehensive documentation website using VitePress.

Overview

A documentation website is perfect for:

• API documentation
• User guides
• Technical specifications
• Product manuals

Key Features

📚 Organized Content Structure

• Hierarchical navigation
• Categorized sections
• Cross-references

🔍 Search Functionality

• Full-text search
• Quick navigation
• Filtered results

🎨 Professional Design

• Clean, readable layout
• Responsive design
• Dark/light mode support

Project Structure

docs/
├── .vitepress/
│   ├── config.js
│   └── theme/
├── guide/
│   ├── index.md
│   ├── getting-started.md
│   └── advanced.md
├── api/
│   ├── index.md
│   └── reference.md
└── index.md

Configuration

// .vitepress/config.js
export default {
  title: 'Documentation Site',
  description: 'Comprehensive documentation for your project',
  
  themeConfig: {
    nav: [
      { text: 'Guide', link: '/guide/' },
      { text: 'API', link: '/api/' },
      { text: 'Examples', link: '/examples/' }
    ],
    
    sidebar: {
      '/guide/': [
        {
          text: 'Getting Started',
          items: [
            { text: 'Introduction', link: '/guide/' },
            { text: 'Installation', link: '/guide/installation' },
            { text: 'Quick Start', link: '/guide/quick-start' }
          ]
        },
        {
          text: 'Advanced',
          items: [
            { text: 'Configuration', link: '/guide/configuration' },
            { text: 'Customization', link: '/guide/customization' }
          ]
        }
      ],
      '/api/': [
        {
          text: 'API Reference',
          items: [
            { text: 'Overview', link: '/api/' },
            { text: 'Methods', link: '/api/methods' },
            { text: 'Events', link: '/api/events' }
          ]
        }
      ]
    },
    
    search: {
      provider: 'local'
    }
  }
}

Best Practices

Content Organization

• Use clear, descriptive headings
• Maintain consistent structure
• Include code examples
• Add cross-references

Navigation Design

• Keep navigation shallow (max 3 levels)
• Use descriptive link text
• Group related content
• Provide breadcrumbs

Writing Style

• Write for your audience
• Use active voice
• Keep sentences concise
• Include examples

Deployment

Deploy your documentation site to:

• Netlify
• Vercel
• GitHub Pages
• GitLab Pages

Live Examples

• Vue.js Documentation
• Vite Documentation
• VitePress Documentation