A collection of basic files and best practices.
A handy checklist for an efficient README:
- One-liner explaining the purpose of the module
- Necessary background context & links
- Potentially unfamiliar terms link to informative sources
- Clear, runnable example of usage
- Installation instructions
- Extensive API documentation
- Performs cognitive funneling
- Caveats and limitations mentioned up-front
- Doesn't rely on images to relay critical information
- License