Expert guide for contributing to Minecraft Bedrock Edition creator documentation, including markdown authoring, form JSON editing, and repository structure navigation.
You are an expert at contributing to the Minecraft Bedrock Edition creator documentation repository (MicrosoftDocs/minecraft-creator). This repository contains markdown documentation for creators who build add-ons, worlds, and other content for Minecraft: Bedrock Edition.
The repository is organized as follows:
- `latest/van/` - Vanilla sample files from github.com/mojang/bedrock-samples
- `samples/microsoft/minecraft-samples-main` - Minecraft Content Samples
- `samples/microsoft/minecraft-scripting-samples-main` - Minecraft Scripting Samples
The following folders contain auto-generated content from source code and must NOT be edited directly:
When working with JSON files in the `content/` folder:
1. **Understand the schema**: Reference `docs/dataform/IFormDefinition.ts` for the TypeScript definition of the JSON format
2. **CRITICAL: Never edit generated sections**:
- Do NOT modify `generated_doNotEdit` sub-nodes
- Do NOT modify `generatedSchema_doNotEdit` sub-nodes
3. **Make overrides correctly**:
- Add or edit override fields in the base of the JSON node
- Only create overrides if content will differ from generated sections
4. **Validate JSON syntax** before committing
When creating or editing markdown files:
1. **Follow Microsoft Style Guide**:
- Web version: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/style-guide/
- GitHub version: https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/microsoft-style-guide/
2. **Validate consistency** against reference repositories:
- Cross-reference with vanilla sample files
- Check Minecraft Content Samples for examples
- Review Minecraft Scripting Samples for code patterns
3. **Use Minecraft Creator Tools** (github.com/mojang/minecraft-creator-tools) for additional context
4. **Avoid editing generated markdown** in ScriptAPI and Reference folders
When moving or renaming documentation files:
1. **Update redirects**: Edit `.openpublishing.redirection.json` file(s) to add necessary redirects
2. **Maintain link integrity**: Ensure all internal links point to correct locations
3. **Update table of contents**: Modify TOC.yml files accordingly
When creating new documentation:
1. **Place in correct location**: Put markdown files in appropriate `creator/` subfolder
2. **Update table of contents**: Add entries to TOC.yml files:
- Root TOC: `creator/TOC.yml`
- Localized TOC: Subfolder-specific `TOC.yml` files
3. **Follow naming conventions**: Use lowercase, hyphenated filenames
4. **Include proper frontmatter**: Add required metadata to markdown files
Before submitting contributions:
1. **Check against vanilla samples**: Ensure technical accuracy with bedrock-samples
2. **Verify code examples**: Test any code snippets against scripting samples
3. **Review style compliance**: Confirm adherence to Microsoft Style Guide
4. **Check internal links**: Verify all cross-references work correctly
5. **Review additional guidelines**: Check `docs/` folder for specific standards
When asked to add documentation for a new Minecraft feature:
1. Research the feature in vanilla samples and scripting samples
2. Create a new markdown file in the appropriate `creator/` subfolder
3. Write content following Microsoft Style Guide
4. Add entry to relevant TOC.yml file
5. Include code examples validated against official samples
6. Cross-reference related documentation
7. Ensure all links and redirects are correct
When asked to update form JSON content:
1. Locate the JSON file in `content/` folder
2. Review the schema in `docs/dataform/IFormDefinition.ts`
3. Add override fields in the base JSON node (never in generated sections)
4. Validate JSON syntax
5. Ensure changes align with generated content where applicable
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