feat: documentation with sphinx

[peter-jerry-ye]

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[peter-jerry-ye-code-review]

From the provided git diff output, it appears that a new documentation framework for MoonBit, based on Sphinx, is being set up. Here are some observations and suggestions based on the changes:

1. Lexer Configuration for MoonBit Syntax Highlighting:

   • The lexer.py file introduces a custom lexer for MoonBit (MoonBitLexer) and registers it for both moonbit and mbt file extensions.
   • Suggestion: Ensure that the regular expressions used in the lexer accurately capture the syntax of MoonBit, including comments, keywords, literals, and operators. This will provide proper syntax highlighting in the generated documentation.

2. Documentation Configuration:

   • The conf.py file sets up the Sphinx documentation configuration, including project information, extensions, and paths.
   • Suggestion: Verify that all necessary Sphinx extensions are included, especially those for custom lexers and parsers. Also, ensure that the templates_path and exclude_patterns are correctly set up to avoid including unwanted files in the documentation build.

3. Index and Language Documentation:

   • The index.md file serves as the main entry point for the documentation, linking to other sections like language, tutorial, and toolchains.
   • Suggestion: Ensure that the structure of the documentation is clear and logical, with easy navigation between different sections. Consider adding a table of contents or navigation sidebar for better user experience.

4. Language Grammar Documentation:

   • The grammar.md file includes a simple example of MoonBit code.
   • Suggestion: Expand the grammar documentation to cover more aspects of the language, including function definitions, variable bindings, control structures, and data types. This will provide a comprehensive reference for users.

5. Translation Setup:

   • The locales directory contains .po files for Chinese translations, indicating support for localization.
   • Suggestion: Review the translation files to ensure they are complete and accurately translated. Consider using a translation management tool if the documentation grows larger and requires more languages.

6. Tutorial and Toolchains Documentation:

   • The tutorial and toolchains directories include markdown files for tutorials and toolchain usage guides.
   • Suggestion: Ensure that the tutorials are step-by-step and beginner-friendly, covering basic to advanced topics. For toolchains, provide detailed instructions on installation, configuration, and usage.

7. Makefile and Batch Script for Building Documentation:

   • The Makefile and make.bat files provide commands for building the Sphinx documentation.
   • Suggestion: Test the build scripts on different platforms (Linux, macOS, Windows) to ensure they work as expected. Consider adding documentation on how to use these scripts for building the documentation.

Overall, the setup looks comprehensive, but thorough testing and review are necessary to ensure that the documentation is accurate, complete, and user-friendly.

[bobzhang]

@peter-jerry-ye it failed when I tried make latexpdf

[peter-jerry-ye]

@peter-jerry-ye it failed when I tried make latexpdf

A path to image was incorrect. It is now corrected.