Coherent.js Documentation Index

A comprehensive guide to all available documentation in the Coherent.js ecosystem.

🚀 New to Coherent.js?

Start here to get up and running quickly:

Main Documentation - Overview and philosophy
Quick Start - 5-minute setup guide
Installation - Detailed setup
Migration Guide - Coming from other frameworks

🧩 Building Components

Learn to build powerful, maintainable components:

Basic Components - Object syntax fundamentals
State Management - Reactive state with withState
Advanced Components - HOCs, composition, patterns
Styling Components - CSS-in-JS, theming, animations

🌊 Client-Side Development

Making your components interactive and dynamic:

Hydration Guide - Basic hydration concepts
Advanced Hydration - Complex hydration patterns
Event Handling - User interactions and forms
Hydration Patterns - Interactive examples

🏗️ Server-Side Rendering

Building fast, SEO-friendly applications:

SSR Guide - Server-side rendering essentials
Framework Integrations - Express, Fastify, Next.js, Koa
Performance Optimizations - Caching and speed
Deployment Guide - Production deployment strategies

🗄️ Database Integration

Working with data and persistence:

Database Integration - Database setup and patterns
Query Builder - SQL query building utilities
Query Builder API - Alternative API reference

🛠️ Advanced Features

Power-user features and advanced patterns:

Object-Based Routing - Advanced routing patterns
Security Guide - Security best practices
API Reference - Complete function documentation
API Usage Guide - Practical API examples
API Enhancement Plan - Future roadmap

📖 Examples & Patterns

Real-world examples and optimization techniques:

Performance Patterns - Optimization techniques

📂 By Category

Beginner-Friendly

Perfect for developers new to Coherent.js:

Component Development

Everything about building components:

Integration & Deployment

Production-ready setup and deployment:

Data & Backend

Working with databases and APIs:

Advanced Topics

For experienced developers:

Migration & Reference

Moving from other frameworks and quick lookups:

🔍 Quick Lookups

I want to...

Goal	Recommended Docs
Get started quickly	Quick Start → Basic Components
Add interactivity	Hydration Guide → Event Handling
Manage component state	State Management
Style my components	Styling Components
Integrate with Express	Framework Integrations
Work with databases	Database Integration → Query Builder
Optimize performance	Performance Optimizations
Deploy to production	Deployment Guide → Security Guide
Migrate from React/Vue	Migration Guide
Build complex components	Advanced Components

By Experience Level

Beginner (New to Coherent.js)

Intermediate (Building real applications)

Advanced (Production applications)

🆘 Getting Help

If you can't find what you're looking for:

Check the API Reference for function signatures
Look at Examples for practical implementations
Try the Quick Start if you're just beginning
Review Performance Patterns for optimization

📝 Documentation Status

All documentation files are currently up-to-date and comprehensive:

✅ Core Documentation - Complete and current
✅ Component Guides - Comprehensive with examples
✅ Integration Guides - Multi-framework support
✅ Performance Docs - Production-ready optimizations
✅ Deployment Docs - Complete deployment strategies
✅ API Documentation - Full function reference

Need something specific? Use this index to jump directly to the documentation you need, or start with the Main Documentation for a complete overview.