Guides¶
Welcome to the Nexus Platform guides! This section provides comprehensive guides, examples, and best practices for working with Nexus.
Available Guides¶
Configuration Management¶
Configuration Guide - Complete guide to configuring your Nexus application, including environment variables, configuration files, and runtime settings.
Development Workflow¶
Development Guide - Comprehensive development practices, workflows, coding standards, testing strategies, and contribution guidelines for Nexus platform development.
Plugin Development¶
Plugin Development Guide - Learn how to create, manage, and distribute plugins for the Nexus platform, including best practices and advanced techniques.
Quick Reference¶
| Guide | Description | Audience |
|---|---|---|
| Configuration | Environment setup, config management | All users |
| Development | Development workflows, best practices | Developers |
| Plugins | Plugin creation and management | Plugin developers |
Getting Started¶
If you're new to Nexus guides:
- Start with Configuration - Learn how to properly configure your Nexus application
- Read Development Guide - Understand development workflows and best practices
- Explore Plugin Development - Learn to create powerful plugins
Common Use Cases¶
Setting Up Development Environment¶
Configuration Management¶
Plugin Development¶
Best Practices¶
Development¶
- Follow coding standards and conventions
- Write comprehensive tests
- Use proper error handling
- Document your code and APIs
Configuration¶
- Use environment-specific configurations
- Never commit sensitive data
- Validate configuration on startup
- Use secure defaults
Plugin Development¶
- Keep plugins focused and modular
- Implement proper lifecycle management
- Handle errors gracefully
- Provide clear documentation
Troubleshooting¶
Having issues? Check these resources:
- Configuration Problems: Secret Management
- Development Issues: Troubleshooting
- Plugin Issues: Best Practices
Contributing to Guides¶
We welcome contributions to improve these guides:
- Found an error? Open an issue or submit a pull request
- Missing information? Suggest new content or sections
- Have examples? Share real-world use cases and solutions
External Resources¶
Need help? Join our community or check the main documentation for additional resources.