DevSpec is a focused collection of conceptual specifications for building developer tools. Rather than diving straight into code, the aim is to understand what concepts you need to know before building out your tool.

Each specification outlines the essential features, architectural considerations, and design principles needed for building robust developer tools - from loggers to interpreters and plugin systems.

Why DevSpec?

While there are countless tutorials and code examples available, there are not many resource which help you understand the concept itself first. DevSpec bridges this gap by providing clear, conceptual guidelines before a single line of code is written.

What You'll Find Here

Each tool specification includes:
- Core functionality requirements
- Key architectural decisions
- Common pitfalls to avoid
- Interface considerations
- Best practices and patterns

Contributing

DevSpec is an open-source project. If you have expertise in building developer tools and would like to contribute a specification, please check out our contribution guidelines on GitHub. We believe in community-driven knowledge sharing and welcome thoughtful additions to our collection.

Get In Touch

Have suggestions or questions? Found something unclear? We'd love to hear from you. The best way to reach us is through our GitHub repository or via Twitter.