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{Book linker}
editThis tool helps you understand what it does and how to use it. It assists users and developers in various ways, making it easier to get started.
Project status: actively maintained | not maintained | ... other
Basic functionality
editBook Linker is intended for use by [cataloger]. It is designed to help [target users] achieve [main objectives].
Give a basic description of what the tool does and how it does it, but leave technical details for later.
{Book Linker} is a book tracker and cataloging tool designed to help users keep track of their book records. It uses an API to access Swedish heritage data, allowing users to find answers to common issues and report problems. The tool integrates a command-line utility and a library to extract taxonomies from Wikidata, helping users organize, monitor, and manage their book collections efficiently.
For more details about the technical implementation, see the developer documentation.
What {Book Linker} does not do
editWhile {Book Linker} is a powerful tool for tracking and cataloging books, there are some limitations:
Limited User Support: Users may find it challenging to adapt to the tool if they are unfamiliar with its features, as it does not provide built-in detailed support or guidance.
Lack of Advanced Features: The tool does not include some advanced cataloging functionalities that users might expect, such as automated book metadata retrieval or deep integration with external databases.
Prerequisites
editIf Book Linker is mainly a book tracker or cataloging tool, it may not necessarily require Node.js or Python unless:
The tool runs on a backend system using Node.js for managing book records.
Users need to interact with the tool using scripts in JavaScript or Python.
It integrates with APIs or databases that require basic programming knowledge for customization.
If it's a simple book tracker that works with a graphical interface (GUI), users don’t need programming knowledge. Instead, the prerequisites should focus on:
Basic computer literacy
Understanding how to navigate and use the tool's features
Storage requirements (if it needs a database)
System Requirements To use {Book Linker} efficiently, your system should meet the following requirements:
Hardware:
A 5th-generation or newer computer
SSD with at least 250GB of storage space
8GB RAM or more for smooth performance
Permissions & Access:
Proper user permissions must be granted for installation and operation.
Any necessary access rights (e.g., database or API permissions) should be configured.
How to use {Book Linker}
editWrite down the 3-5 most important tasks that users of your tool will do. Each of those tasks is a section of your user guide.
Using {Book Linker} Below are the most important tasks that users can perform with {Book Linker}:
1. Track Updates and Modify Book Records Users can keep track of book records and make updates when necessary.
Regular Books: Users may use the tool as a record tracker to monitor and maintain their book collection.
Change Tracking: The tool allows users to review previous changes and track modifications made to book records over time.
Run Bot Feature: Users can utilize the "Run Bot" button in the tools section to automate or initiate project changes efficiently.
When a user has completed all the steps you list, they should have successfully done the thing you named in the section header. yes
Troubleshooting
editTroubleshooting 1. Slow Loading or Saving Issues Cause: If the project is large, it may take time to load or save.
Solution:
Optimize your data storage to reduce file size.
Close unnecessary background applications.
Ensure you have sufficient RAM and storage space.
2. Debugging Issues Cause: Errors in book entries or system processes.
Solution:
Check error logs for specific issues.
Ensure the tool is updated to the latest version.
Restart the application and try again.
How to get help and report issues
editIf you encounter any problems while using {Book Linker}, here’s how you can get support:
Report Issues: Submit bug reports or feature requests at {https://bup.toolforge.org/}.
Ask Questions/Get Help: Contact support at {Bryan Davis <bd808@wikimedia.org>}.
Response Time: You can expect a reply within {24Hrs}.
Developer documentation
editTechnical implementation
editProvide a brief technical overview of how you implemented the tool's main functionality.
{Book Linker} is built using a combination of {library, API, or platform} to manage and track book records efficiently.
It utilizes {specific library or framework} for handling {data storage, user interface, etc.}.
The tool depends on {API or database system} for {fetching, updating, and storing book records}.
It integrates {command-line tool, automation scripts, or cloud storage} to {process and track book updates}.
For more details, refer to the Developer Documentation section.
Code structure
editA high-level description of the code architecture, focusing on what a developer would need to understand if they were trying to get oriented to the repository so they can contribute code or debug an issue.
The {Book Linkter tool} module does {tool cataloging and management, providing APIs for searching, tracking, and organizing Wikimedia tasks.}. The {main} directory contains {the main Django application, including models, views, APIs, and configurations for managing and cataloging tools.}.
Local development
editSet up
editHow to set up development environment:
- {Clone repository: git clone https://github.com/YOUR-USERNAME/toolhub.git
cd toolhub}
- {Set Up a Virtual Environment (Recommended): python -m venv venv
source venv/bin/activate # On macOS/Linux venv\Scripts\activate # On Windows }
- { Create a .env file in the root directory
Add necessary configurations such as database settings and API keys}
Install
editHow to install:
- {Install Dependencies: pip install poetry
poetry install }
- {Apply Database Migrations: python manage.py migrate
}
- {Run the Development Server: python manage.py runserver
}
{Optional: Include a code sample or screenshot that helps your users complete this step}
Configure
editHow to configure:
- {Substep 1}
- {Substep 2}
Build and test
editHow to build and run locally:
- {Write the step here.}
- {Substep 1}
- {Substep 2}
How to run tests:
- {Write the step here.}
- {Substep 1}
- {Substep 2}
Debugging
edit- {specific error message or log/console output}
- How to resolve the error, or what the log output means
- {specific error message or log/console output}
- How to resolve the error, or what the log output means
How to contribute
editThe {TOOL_NAME} maintainers welcome contributions! (OR)...are not able to accept contributions at this time.
- {Type of contribution you want}
- {Another type of contribution you want}
Contribution process
editBefore contributing, read the {Code of Conduct} that outlines community guidelines and expectations. We follow {style guide / coding conventions}.
- {Write the step here.}
- {Substep 1}
- {Substep 2}
- {Write the step here.}
- {Substep 1}
- {Substep 2}
Credits
editList any contributors and individuals, teams, or organizations who contributed to your development of this tool.
License
editLink to a file or page where you declare the license for your code. Markdown
- {TOOL_NAME}
This tool helps you do {_______}. It does {_____} so that you can {_______}.
Project status: {actively maintained, or....other}
- Basic functionality
{TOOL_NAME} is intended for use by {target user}. It is meant to help {target user} do {main objectives}.
- Give a basic description of what the tool does and how it does it, but
leave technical details for later.*
{TOOL_NAME} uses {_______} to do {_______}. It takes {_______} from {_______} and uses it to {_______}. For more details about the technical implementation, see [the developer documentation](#Developer_documentation).
- What {TOOL_NAME} does not do
- Are there pieces of functionality that a user might expect, but which
are not implemented? Why might someone not want to, or not be able to, use the tool even if they have all the prerequisites?*
This tool cannot do {_______}. It does not have {_______}.
- Prerequisites
Before using this tool, you should be familiar with:
- {the basics of {_______}, how to use {_______}} - {software, programming languages}
You should have:
- {software, operating system requirements} - {hardware requirements, RAM} - {permissions, access, account requirements}
- How to use {TOOL_NAME}
- Write down the 3-5 most important tasks that users of your tool will
do. Each of those tasks is a section of your user guide.*
- {Do a thing}
1. Step 1
1. Sub-step a 2. Sub-step b 3. Sub-step c
2. Step 2 3. Step 3
- When a user has completed all the steps you list, they should have
successfully done the thing you named in the section header.*
- {Do another thing}
1. Step 1 2. Step 2
1. Sub-step a 2. Sub-step b 3. Sub-step c
3. Step 3
- When a user has completed all the steps you list, they should have
successfully done the thing you named in the section header.*
- Troubleshooting
{One thing that can go wrong}
- How to resolve it
{Another thing that can go wrong}
- How to resolve it
- How to get help and report issues
- Report issues at {your issue tracker or process}. - Ask questions or get help at {where to contact you}. You can expect
a response in {time period}.
- Developer documentation
- Technical implementation
- Provide a brief technical overview of how you implemented the tool's
main functionality.*
This tool uses {some library, API, platform, other technology} to do {some technical operation}. It depends on {some library, API, platform, other technology} because it uses {some technology} for {some technical operation}.
- Code structure
The {_______} module does {_______}. The {_______} directory contains {_______}.
- A high-level description of the code architecture, focusing on what a
developer would need to understand if they were trying to get oriented to the repository so they can contribute code or debug an issue.*
- Local development
- Set up
How to set up development environment:
1. {Write the step here.}
1. {Substep 1} 2. {Substep 2}
- Install
How to install:
1. {Write the step here.}
1. {Substep 1} 2. {Substep 2}
{Optional: Include a code sample or screenshot that helps your users complete this step}
- Configure
How to configure:
1. {Substep 1} 2. {Substep 2}
- Build and test
How to build and run locally:
1. {Write the step here.}
1. {Substep 1} 2. {Substep 2}
How to run tests:
1. {Write the step here.}
1. {Substep 1} 2. {Substep 2}
- Debugging
- {specific error message or log/console output}
- How to resolve the error, or what the log output means
- {specific error message or log/console output}
- How to resolve the error, or what the log output means
- How to contribute
The {TOOL_NAME} maintainers welcome contributions! (OR)...are not able to accept contributions at this time.
- {Type of contribution you want} - {Another type of contribution you want}
- Contribution process
Before contributing, read the {Code of Conduct} that outlines community guidelines and expectations. We follow {style guide / coding conventions}.
1. {Write the step here.}
1. {Substep 1} 2. {Substep 2}
1. {Write the step here.}
1. {Substep 1} 2. {Substep 2}
- Credits
List any contributors and individuals, teams, or organizations who contributed to your development of this tool.
- License
Link to a file or page where you declare the license for your code. MIT License
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