Improve Documentation Clarity for Beginner Users

[barchakuz]

Proposal for Documentation Enhancement:

Description:

The current setup instructions for hosted caMicroscope offer sufficient guidance for professionals. However, they might prove unclear for beginner users who lack familiarity with Docker or local service deployment. Given the diversity of contributors in this project, ranging from seasoned professionals to absolute beginners, it's crucial to address the needs of novice users. These potential contributors often encounter challenges during the initial setup phase, which not only consumes time and effort but also undermines confidence, potentially discouraging further participation. Therefore, enhancing the setup instructions to cater to beginners would not only streamline the onboarding process but also foster confidence among new contributors, ensuring a more positive and inclusive environment for all.

Proposed Changes:

Clarify Terminology:

Define terms like "docker-compose," "services," and "foreground" for users who may be new to Docker or server setups.

Step-by-Step Instructions: Break down the setup process into clear, step-by-step instructions. For example:

Installation of Docker and Docker Compose (if not already installed).
Downloading the caMicroscope repository.
Running the Docker Compose command.
Explanation of Commands: Provide explanations for each command used in the setup process, such as:

docker-compose -f caMicroscope.yml up: Explain that this command starts all services defined in the caMicroscope.yml file and runs them in the foreground.
docker-compose -f caMicroscope.yml build: Explain that this command rebuilds the services if any changes have been made.
Testing and Verification: Include instructions on how users can verify that the setup was successful, such as accessing the landing page and ensuring it loads correctly.

Additional Resources:
Consider linking to additional resources or tutorials on Docker and Docker Compose for users who may want more in-depth explanations or guidance.

Expected Outcome:
With these enhancements, beginner users should be able to follow the setup instructions more easily and successfully deploy caMicroscope in their local environment. This will improve the accessibility of the project and encourage more users to engage with it.

[birm]

This is good insight, thank you.
If you would like to, we do accept PRs against readmes and https://github.com/camicroscope/camicroscope.github.io :)

[barchakuz]

@birm Apologies for the delayed response. I've been under the weather with a fever since last week. I'll catch up on our collaboration and submit the pull request soon.