blumeops/docs/tutorials/exploring-the-docs.md
Erich Blume 7ebac4aef6 Add Phase 3 tutorials with audience targeting (#94)
## Summary
- Create tutorials directory structure with index page
- Add 5 main tutorials targeting different audiences:
  - **what-is-blumeops** (Reader, AI) - High-level orientation
  - **exploring-the-docs** (All) - Navigation guide
  - **ai-assistance-guide** (AI, Owner) - Context for AI-assisted operations
  - **contributing** (Contributor) - First contribution workflow
  - **replicating-blumeops** (Replicator) - Overview for building similar setup
- Add 4 replication sub-tutorials:
  - tailscale-setup, kubernetes-bootstrap, argocd-config, observability-stack
- Update README.md to mark Phase 3 complete
- Add changelog fragment

Each tutorial explicitly identifies its target audiences and links to reference material rather than re-explaining concepts.

## Deployment and Testing
- [x] All pre-commit hooks pass (doc-links validates wiki links)
- [ ] Build docs via workflow to verify rendering
- [ ] Review content for accuracy

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Reviewed-on: https://forge.ops.eblu.me/eblume/blumeops/pulls/94
2026-02-03 18:51:57 -08:00

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---
title: exploring-the-docs
tags:
- tutorials
- getting-started
---
# Exploring the Documentation
> **Audiences:** All (Owner, AI, Reader, Contributor, Replicator)
This guide explains how the BlumeOps documentation is organized and how to find what you need.
## Documentation Structure
The docs follow the [Diataxis](https://diataxis.fr/) framework:
| Section | Purpose | When to Use |
|---------|---------|-------------|
| **[[tutorials/index | Tutorials]]** | Learning-oriented | "I'm new and want to understand" |
| **[[reference/index | Reference]]** | Information-oriented | "I need specific technical details" |
| **How-to** (planned) | Task-oriented | "I need to do X" |
| **Explanation** (planned) | Understanding-oriented | "I want to understand why" |
## Quick Paths by Audience
### For Erich (Owner)
You probably want quick access to operational details:
- [[reference/index|Reference]] has service URLs, commands, and config locations
- The `zk-docs` mise task still works for legacy zettelkasten access
- [[ai-assistance-guide]] explains how to work effectively with Claude
### For Claude/AI Agents
Context for effective assistance:
- Read [[ai-assistance-guide]] for operational conventions
- [[reference/index|Reference]] has the technical specifics you'll need
- The repo's `CLAUDE.md` has critical rules (especially the kubectl context requirement)
### For External Readers
Understanding what this is:
- [[reference/index|Reference]] shows what's actually running
- Browse service pages to see specific implementations
- The repo's README has project context
### For Contributors
Getting started with changes:
- [[contributing]] walks through the workflow
- [[reference/index|Reference]] tells you where things live
### For Replicators
Replicators are people who want to build their own similar homelab GitOps setup, using BlumeOps as inspiration.
- [[replicating-blumeops]] provides the overview
- The `replication/` tutorials go deep on components
- Reference pages show specific configuration choices
## Using Wiki Links
Documentation uses `[[wiki-links]]` for cross-references:
- `[[service-name]]` links to a reference page
- `[[folder/page]]` links to nested pages
- `[[page | Display Text]]` customizes the link text
When reading on the web (docs.ops.eblu.me), these render as clickable links. The backlinks panel shows what references each page.
Pre-commit hooks automatically validate that all wiki-links point to existing files and that link targets are unambiguous.
## Legacy Content
The `docs/zk/` directory contains zettelkasten cards from before the restructuring. These are read-only reference - new content goes in the structured sections. The cards will eventually be migrated or archived.
To view legacy cards:
```bash
mise run zk-docs
```