durtal
Comprehensive README documentation improvements
This PR transforms the README.md from a basic, discouraging document into a comprehensive, user-friendly guide that properly showcases the calheatmapR package capabilities.
Major Improvements
Structure and Organization
- Complete restructure with logical sections: Overview, Installation, Data Format, Quick Start, Examples, API Reference, Troubleshooting
- Professional formatting with badges, emojis, and clear headings
- Better hierarchy that guides users from basic concepts to advanced usage
Content Enhancement
- Compelling package description highlighting key features and use cases instead of starting with deprecation warnings
- Detailed installation guide with prerequisites and step-by-step instructions
- Comprehensive data format explanation with multiple examples showing how to work with timestamps and convert existing data
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Complete API reference documenting all functions (
calheatmapR,chDomain,chLegend,chLabel) with parameters
Practical Examples
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6+ working code examples including:
- Basic usage with simple data
- GitHub-style contribution graphs
- Business metrics dashboards
- Using the included sample data
- Complete Shiny integration example
- Real-world scenarios that users can adapt to their needs
User Experience
- Troubleshooting section with common issues and debugging code
- Domain/SubDomain reference table showing valid combinations
- Contributing guidelines encouraging community participation
- Balanced package status that acknowledges limitations while highlighting capabilities
Before vs After
- Length: 74 lines → 475 lines
- Tone: Discouraging → Welcoming and helpful
- Examples: 2 basic → 6+ comprehensive with explanations
- Coverage: Minimal → Complete API and usage documentation
The README now serves as a proper introduction and reference guide that helps users successfully install, understand, and use the calheatmapR package for creating calendar heatmaps in R.
Fixes #1.
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