README.md Template

A standard GitHub README structure that covers everything a new visitor needs to know about your project. Copy it, fill in your details, and push.

# Project Name

> Short description of what this project does and why it exists.

## Features

- Feature one
- Feature two
- Feature three

## Installation

```bash
npm install project-name
```

## Quick Start

```javascript
const lib = require('project-name');
lib.init({ option: true });
```

## API

### `methodName(params)`

Description of what this method does.

| Param | Type | Default | Description |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| `option` | boolean | `false` | Description |

## Contributing

PRs welcome. See CONTRIBUTING.md.

## License

MIT © Author

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How to Write a Great README

The README is the first thing people see when they visit your GitHub repo. A good one answers three questions: what does this project do, how do I install it, and how do I use it.

Features: List the main selling points. Keep each bullet short — one feature, one line.

Installation: Include exact commands. Assume the reader is on macOS/Linux unless you specify otherwise.

Quick Start: A copy-pasteable example that shows the project working. This is the most valuable section for new users.

API: Only needed for libraries. Document parameters, return values, and side effects in a table.

README.md Template

How to Write a Great README

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