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Overview

The Reference section of Img2Num is a centralized hub for developers, contributors, and curious users who want to explore the implementation details of the project. This section focuses on how the code works, how to use it, and how to contribute documentation.

Whether you are looking for WebAssembly APIs, React component details, or utility functions, this section serves as your authoritative guide.

Purpose​

The Reference documentation serves three main goals:

  1. User Reference: Quickly understand functions, components, and modules to integrate or use them correctly.
  2. Contributor Guide: Provide a consistent structure for writing future documentation, ensuring scalability and maintainability.
  3. Technical Insight: Offer low-level explanations, usage examples, and internal conventions to facilitate debugging, extension, or optimization.

What You Will Find Here​

WebAssembly Modules​

  • Complete overview of compiled WASM modules and their APIs.
  • Input and output specifications, return types, and usage conventions.
  • Notes on performance considerations and memory management.
  • Examples of how the WASM modules are called from JavaScript/React.

React Components​

  • Detailed documentation for all React components interacting with WASM or handling UI.
  • Prop types, default values, and expected behavior.
  • Integration patterns with other components and WASM outputs.
  • Lifecycle considerations and performance tips.

Utilities and Helpers​

  • Common helper functions used across the project.
  • Reusable code snippets and patterns.
  • Explanations of conventions and design decisions.

How the Section is Organized​

The Reference documentation is structured logically to make it easy to navigate:

  • Overview / Landing Page: This page explains the scope and purpose of reference docs.
  • Subsections: Organized by code type (WASM, React, utilities) or by feature for easy discovery.
  • Internal Links: Each page should link back to relevant guides, concepts, or architectural explanations.
  • Examples and Usage: Every function or component is illustrated with minimal working examples for clarity.

Guidelines for Writing Reference Docs​

  • Clarity and Consistency: Use a consistent style for describing functions, props, parameters, and returns.
  • Code Examples: Show usage examples for each module or component; emphasize integration patterns.
  • Cross-Linking: Link to guides, concepts, or architecture notes where relevant.
  • Scalability: Use this page as a template for future additions — every new module or component should follow this structure.
  • SEO-Friendly: Include meaningful titles, descriptions, and keywords in frontmatter and content.
  • Start here to understand the structure and conventions of the reference section.
  • Follow links within the section to dive into specific modules or components.
  • Use reference documentation alongside Guides and Concepts for complete understanding.
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This section is your single source of truth for technical reference in Img2Num. Future contributors should use this page as the model for all reference documentation.