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Markdown template: Reference topic

Write a few sentences introducing the subject of this reference document (e.g., "This document lists the configuration parameters for X component," or "The following are the command-line arguments for Y script.").

If needed, use this syntax to add an informational note about how to use this reference material or important

overall considerations. :::

[First Category of Reference Items, e.g., Configuration Parameters]​

After a brief description of this section, list the reference items. Consider using a table for structured data or definition lists for individual items.

parameter_one (Example Item 1)​

  • Description: Detailed explanation of what parameter_one does.

  • Type: string

  • Required: Yes

  • Default: null

  • Example:

    # In some_config.yaml
    parameter_one: 'value_for_one'

parameter_two (Example Item 2)​

  • Description: Detailed explanation of what parameter_two does.

  • Type: boolean

  • Required: No

  • Default: false

  • Example:

    # In some_config.yaml
    parameter_two: true

[Second Category of Reference Items, e.g., Command-Line Arguments]​

After a brief description of this section, list the items.

  • --argument-alpha | -a

    • Description: Explanation of what this command-line argument controls.

    • Accepts: (e.g., string, path to a file)

    • Example:

      ./your_script.sh --argument-alpha "/path/to/input"

  • --enable-beta-feature | -b

    • Description: Enables the experimental beta feature.

    • Accepts: N/A (boolean flag)

    • Example:

      ./your_script.sh --enable-beta-feature