# README.md Template

```markdown
# Project Name

Brief one-line description of what this project does.

## Overview

A more detailed description of the project, its purpose, and key features.

## Features

- Feature 1: Description
- Feature 2: Description
- Feature 3: Description

## Requirements

- Python 3.11 or higher
- uv package manager

## Installation

### Using uv (Recommended)

\`\`\`bash
# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/username/project-name.git
cd project-name

# Install dependencies
uv sync

# Activate virtual environment (optional, uv runs commands automatically)
source .venv/bin/activate  # On Unix/macOS
.venv\Scripts\activate     # On Windows
\`\`\`

### Using pip

\`\`\`bash
pip install -e .
\`\`\`

## Quick Start

\`\`\`python
from project_name import main_function

# Example usage
result = main_function()
print(result)
\`\`\`

## Usage

### Command Line Interface

\`\`\`bash
# Run the main application
uv run python -m project_name

# Or if you installed with pip
project-cli --help
\`\`\`

### As a Library

\`\`\`python
from project_name import SomeClass

# Create an instance
instance = SomeClass(param="value")

# Use the instance
result = instance.method()
\`\`\`

## Development

### Setup Development Environment

\`\`\`bash
# Install with development dependencies
uv sync --extra dev

# Or install all extras
uv sync --all-extras
\`\`\`

### Running Tests

\`\`\`bash
# Run all tests
uv run pytest

# Run with coverage
uv run pytest --cov

# Run specific test file
uv run pytest tests/test_specific.py

# Run with verbose output
uv run pytest -v
\`\`\`

### Code Quality

\`\`\`bash
# Lint code
uv run ruff check .

# Fix auto-fixable issues
uv run ruff check --fix .

# Format code
uv run ruff format .

# Type checking
uv run mypy src
\`\`\`

### Pre-commit Checks

Before committing, ensure all checks pass:

\`\`\`bash
# Run all checks
uv run ruff check . && uv run ruff format . && uv run mypy src && uv run pytest
\`\`\`

## Project Structure

\`\`\`
project-name/
├── src/
│   └── project_name/       # Main package
│       ├── __init__.py
│       ├── main.py         # Entry point
│       ├── models/         # Data models
│       ├── services/       # Business logic
│       └── utils/          # Utilities
├── tests/                  # Test files
├── docs/                   # Documentation
├── pyproject.toml         # Project configuration
└── README.md              # This file
\`\`\`

## Configuration

### Environment Variables

Create a `.env` file in the project root:

\`\`\`env
API_KEY=your_api_key_here
DATABASE_URL=postgresql://user:pass@localhost/dbname
DEBUG=false
\`\`\`

### Configuration File

Alternatively, create a `config.yaml`:

\`\`\`yaml
api:
  key: your_api_key
  timeout: 30

database:
  url: postgresql://user:pass@localhost/dbname
  pool_size: 5
\`\`\`

## API Documentation

### Main Classes

#### `SomeClass`

Description of the class.

\`\`\`python
from project_name import SomeClass

instance = SomeClass(param="value")
result = instance.method()
\`\`\`

**Parameters:**
- `param` (str): Description of parameter

**Returns:**
- `str`: Description of return value

### Functions

#### `main_function()`

Description of the function.

\`\`\`python
from project_name import main_function

result = main_function()
\`\`\`

## API Endpoints (if applicable)

### Start the Server

\`\`\`bash
uv run uvicorn project_name.api.main:app --reload
\`\`\`

### Endpoints

#### GET `/api/items`

Get all items.

**Response:**
\`\`\`json
{
  "items": [
    {"id": 1, "name": "Item 1"},
    {"id": 2, "name": "Item 2"}
  ]
}
\`\`\`

#### POST `/api/items`

Create a new item.

**Request Body:**
\`\`\`json
{
  "name": "New Item"
}
\`\`\`

**Response:**
\`\`\`json
{
  "id": 3,
  "name": "New Item"
}
\`\`\`

## Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please follow these steps:

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch (\`git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature\`)
3. Make your changes
4. Run tests and linting (\`uv run pytest && uv run ruff check .\`)
5. Commit your changes (\`git commit -m 'Add amazing feature'\`)
6. Push to the branch (\`git push origin feature/amazing-feature\`)
7. Open a Pull Request

### Code Style

- Follow PEP 8 guidelines
- Use type hints for all functions
- Write docstrings for all public APIs
- Maintain test coverage above 80%

## License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.

## Authors

- Your Name - [@yourhandle](https://github.com/yourhandle)

## Acknowledgments

- Library or resource that inspired this project
- Contributors who helped
- Any other acknowledgments

## Changelog

### [0.1.0] - 2024-01-01

#### Added
- Initial release
- Basic functionality

#### Changed
- Nothing yet

#### Fixed
- Nothing yet

## Support

For support, email support@example.com or open an issue on GitHub.

## Links

- [Documentation](https://project-name.readthedocs.io)
- [Issue Tracker](https://github.com/username/project-name/issues)
- [Changelog](CHANGELOG.md)
```

## Sections Explained

1. **Title & Description**: Clear project name and one-line summary
2. **Overview**: More detailed description of purpose and features
3. **Installation**: Step-by-step setup instructions
4. **Quick Start**: Minimal example to get started quickly
5. **Usage**: Detailed usage examples (CLI and library)
6. **Development**: Instructions for contributors
7. **Project Structure**: Overview of codebase organization
8. **Configuration**: How to configure the application
9. **API Documentation**: Documentation of public API
10. **Contributing**: Guidelines for contributions
11. **License & Authors**: Legal and attribution information
12. **Support**: How to get help

## Tips for Good READMEs

- **Keep it concise**: Users should understand the project in 30 seconds
- **Working examples**: All code examples should be copy-paste ready
- **Clear installation**: Step-by-step instructions that actually work
- **Visual aids**: Consider adding screenshots, diagrams, or GIFs
- **Badges**: Add CI status, coverage, and version badges
- **Update regularly**: Keep it in sync with the actual codebase