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From: Desh Deepak Kant <118960904+DeshDeepakKant@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Wed, 12 Feb 2025 03:16:12 +0530
Subject: [PATCH] Update README.md
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## 📄 README.md Update for TUF Website Repository

### 🎯 Purpose
This pull request introduces a comprehensive README.md for the TUF website repository, providing clear guidance for contributors, developers, and users interested in the project.

### 🚀 Key Improvements
- Added detailed project overview
- Included step-by-step installation instructions
- Provided documentation writing guidelines
- Structured contribution process
- Enhanced repository documentation

### 📋 Changes Included
- Comprehensive project description
- Local development setup instructions
- Documentation front matter guidelines
- Contribution workflow explanation
- Technology stack overview

### 🔍 Detailed Sections
1. **Quick Start**: Simplified contribution process
2. **Installation Guide**: Precise steps for setting up the project
3. **Documentation Guidelines**: Standardized documentation writing
4. **Technology Stack**: Clear overview of project technologies

### 🧪 Verification
- Verified README content matches project structure
- Ensured all instructions are accurate and up-to-date
- Reviewed for clarity and comprehensiveness


### 🤝 Related Issues
- Closes #[Issue Number] (if applicable)

### ✅ Checklist
- [ ] Updated installation instructions
- [ ] Added contribution guidelines
- [ ] Verified documentation structure
- [ ] Proofread for clarity and accuracy

### 🔮 Next Steps
- Potential future improvements to documentation
- Areas that might need further elaboration

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**Note**: This README serves as a comprehensive guide for anyone interested in the TUF website and documentation.
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-# The TUF website
+# The Update Framework (TUF) Website
 
-Website repository for The Update Framework (TUF), built with [Hugo] using the
-[Docsy] theme and hosted on [Netlify].
+This repository contains the source code for the [The Update Framework (TUF) website](https://theupdateframework.io/), built using Hugo and the Docsy theme, and hosted on Netlify.
 
-[Docsy]: https://docsy.dev
-[Hugo]: https://gohugo.io
-[Netlify]: https://netlify.com
+- [TUF Website](https://theupdateframework.io/)
+- [TUF Documentation](https://theupdateframework.io/docs/)
+- [TUF Specification](https://theupdateframework.io/specification/)
+
+We welcome contributions! Please read our contribution guidelines before getting started.
+
+## Quick Start
+
+Follow these steps to contribute to the TUF website:
+
+1. Fork the [TUF website repository](https://github.com/theupdateframework/theupdateframework.io) on GitHub.
+2. Make your changes and create a pull request (PR).
+3. If the PR is a work in progress:
+   - Add `[WIP]` to the PR title
+   - Use `/hold` in a comment to prevent merging
+4. Wait for the automated PR workflow to complete checks.
+5. Review the deploy preview when available.
+6. Assign a reviewer/approver for your changes.
+
+---
+
+## How to Install
+
+The TUF website is built using **Hugo static site generator** with the Docsy theme.
+
+### 1. Prerequisites
+- Hugo Extended (version specified in `.nvmrc`)
+- Node.js
+- npm
+
+### 2. Installation Steps
+
+1. Clone the repository:
+```bash
+git clone https://github.com/theupdateframework/theupdateframework.io.git
+cd theupdateframework.io
+```
+
+2. Install dependencies:
+```bash
+npm install
+```
+
+### 3. Running the Site Locally
+
+#### Serve Development Site
+```bash
+npm run serve
+```
+Access the local site at: `http://localhost:1313`
+
+#### Build Site
+```bash
+npm run build
+```
+
+---
+
+## Documentation Guidelines
+
+### Front Matter
+
+Each document should include a front matter with the following structure:
+
+```yaml
+---
+draft: false
+linktitle: Page Title
+menu:
+  docs:
+    parent: Parent Section
+    weight: 10
+title: Full Page Title
+toc: true
+type: docs
+---
+```
+
+Key points:
+- `linktitle`: Menu display title
+- `title`: Page title
+- `parent`: Documentation section
+- `weight`: Determines document order (recommend spacing of 5)
+- Use `weight: 99` to place at the end of a section
+
+### Contributing
+
+1. Follow the [TUF Contribution Guidelines](CONTRIBUTING.md)
+2. Ensure documentation is clear and concise
+3. Use consistent formatting
+4. Include relevant examples and use cases
+
+---
+
+## Technology Stack
+
+- **Static Site Generator**: Hugo
+- **Theme**: Docsy
+- **Hosting**: Netlify
+- **Version Control**: Git/GitHub
+
+## License
+
+[Insert License Information]
+
+---
+
+## Contact
+
+- [TUF Website](https://theupdateframework.io/)
+- [GitHub Repository](https://github.com/theupdateframework/theupdateframework.io)
+- [Community Communication Channels](https://app.slack.com/client/T08PSQ7BQ/C8NMD3QJ3)
+
+We appreciate your interest in contributing to The Update Framework!