Before diving into building your first documentation system, it helps to understand the core concepts that make up this demo. These ideas form the foundation of how the plugin works and give you a shared language when expanding it.
You’ll learn about Projects, Templates, Themes, Components, and Globals, what each one does, how they fit together, and why they matter.
Terminology
This section introduces the key concepts you’ll come across when planning a documentation product. Each plays a specific role in how your site is structured, styled, and maintained.
Projects
A project is the entire documentation experience bundled into one system. It can include multiple sections, nested articles, shared design rules, and all the assets needed for a polished public guide.
Templates
Templates are starter article styles that have already been arranged for a particular job. Once a template is chosen, you can customize the copy and media however you like without rebuilding the layout from scratch.
Themes
The theme controls the overall look and feel of your docs experience. Fonts, colors, borders, button treatments, and layout spacing all live here.
Components
Components are the core building blocks inside the docs shell. They include things like containers, grids, headings, search, navigation, buttons, and callout panels.
Globals
Globals are the reusable rules shared across the whole system. They keep your documentation consistent so every new article feels like part of the same product.