How to add or update docs
=========================

Documentation files live in ``/doc`` directory in the source tree, so
adding or updating documentation follows the same process as changing
the code. If you've never done it before, start by carefully
reading the :doc:`/dev_guide/development_guide`.

To add or update a documentation page, you need to create or modify
an ``.rst`` file in the ``/doc`` directory and send a patch for
review.

People who are registered in MAINTAINERS file for doc/ directory will
be automatically added to the patch as reviewers. However, you are
very welcome to add more reviewers who know the subject. In fact, it
is always a good idea to add someone who has knowledge of the specific
area you are documenting.

We are using Sphinx doc engine for documentation (see
https://www.sphinx-doc.org/) and reStructured Text format for content.
reStructuredText Primer page has more details
https://www.sphinx-doc.org/en/master/usage/restructuredtext/basics.html#restructuredtext-primer

Brand new page needs to be added to the appropriate ``index.rst`` file
under ``/doc`` directory (that could be a root index file or nested one).

To test your changes, build flashrom with documentation and open
generated ``.html`` file in the browser. Generated ``.html`` files are
in meson ``builddir/doc/html`` directory.

Misc questions
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* We use CC-BY-4.0 license for documentation.
* Writing style can be formal or informal, it's mostly up to you, the
  important thing is to make the text clear, readable and unambiguous.
* You can insert images if this really helps the readers to understand the
  instructions. Please try to target size 1024x768 and within 128Kb whenever possible.
* Documentation should be relevant to either flashrom usage or flashrom
  development