Quick Start Guide

Overview

This knowledge base contains comprehensive information about cloud architecture, DevOps practices, and platform engineering. Here's how to make the most of it.

  1. Main Sections

    • Cloud Providers (AWS, Azure, GCP)

    • DevOps Practices

    • Platform Engineering

    • Infrastructure as Code

    • Kubernetes & Containerization

    • Security & Compliance

  2. Using the Search

    • Use the search bar at the top of the page (⌘K or Ctrl+K)

    • Filter results by categories

    • Search for specific tools (e.g., "terraform", "kubernetes")

    • Look for code examples with "example" or "snippet"

Tips for Finding Information

  1. Looking for Solutions

    • Start with the relevant quick start guide

    • Check the practical examples section

    • Review the troubleshooting guides

  2. Finding Code Examples

    • Look for code blocks in articles

    • Check the examples directory

    • Review the architecture diagrams

  3. Best Practices

    • Each section includes best practices

    • Look for "⚠️ Warning" and "💡 Tip" callouts

    • Check the "Common Pitfalls" sections

Contributing

Found something missing or want to contribute?

  1. Click the "Edit on GitHub" button

  2. Create a pull request with your changes

  3. Follow the contribution guidelines

Forking the Repository

To create your own copy of this wiki:

  1. Visit the repository on GitHub

  2. Click the "Fork" button in the top-right corner

  3. Select your account as the destination

  4. Wait for the forking process to complete

  5. Clone your forked repository locally:

    git clone https://github.com/YOUR-USERNAME/wiki.git

Using GitHub Copilot with GitBook

This wiki is enhanced with GitHub Copilot integration to help you:

  1. Smart Suggestions

    • Get context-aware completions while writing documentation

    • Receive suggestions for code snippets and examples

    • Get help with markdown formatting

  2. Enabling Copilot

    • Install the GitHub Copilot extension in your editor

    • Authenticate with your GitHub account

    • Copilot will automatically provide suggestions as you type

  3. Best Practices

    • Use clear comments to get better suggestions

    • Press Tab to accept suggestions

    • Use Ctrl+Enter to see alternative suggestions

Configuring GitBook Copilot

Follow these steps to set up GitBook Copilot in your workspace:

  1. Install GitBook Copilot

    • Navigate to the GitBook organization settings

    • Find and install the GitBook Copilot App

    • Follow the installation prompts

  2. Authentication

    • Log into your GitHub account when prompted

    • Select the GitHub account(s) for integration

    • Authorize the necessary permissions

  3. Connect Documentation

    • Go to the integration's configuration settings

    • Under "Spaces", select the documentation spaces

    • Choose which spaces GitBook Copilot should use

    • Save your configuration

Use-cases & Example Prompts

The GitBook for GitHub Copilot integration provides instant answers based on your documentation. Here are some example prompts to get you started:

  1. Getting Information

    @gitbook-copilot how do I set up a new project?
    @gitbook-copilot what is the best way to deploy my application?
  2. Code Assistance

    @gitbook-copilot how do I import components from our design system?
    @gitbook-copilot what is the best way to handle an error with a missing variable?
  3. Troubleshooting

    @gitbook-copilot why is my build failing?
    @gitbook-copilot how do I fix a broken link in my documentation?

Try these prompts or variations to get immediate assistance with your documentation and development needs.

Getting Help

  • Use the search function first

  • Check the FAQ sections

  • Review related documentation links

  • Reach out through the provided contact channels

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