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Summary

Transforms the minimal php-wasm/node documentation into a comprehensive developer guide with practical examples, integration patterns, and real-world use cases.

Motivation

The existing documentation provided only a basic usage example and API reference link, leaving developers without:

  • Clear understanding of when and why to use @php-wasm/node
  • Practical, copy-paste ready code examples
  • Guidance on integrating with existing Node.js tooling
  • Best practices for performance and error handling

This created friction for developers trying to adopt WordPress Playground in Node.js environments.

Changes

📚 Documentation Structure

  • Added front matter (title, slug) for documentation site integration
  • Organized content into logical sections with clear hierarchy
  • Included 15+ working code examples across multiple scenarios

🎯 New Sections

Use Cases (8 categories)

Defines clear scenarios where @php-wasm/node provides value:

  • Server-Side PHP Execution (CI/CD, testing, microservices)
  • Data Processing & Transformation (CSV, JSON, SQLite, ZIP)
  • Template Rendering & Content Generation
  • API Development & Testing
  • PHP Code Analysis & Testing
  • Legacy Code Integration
  • Educational Platforms
  • WordPress Development Tools

Practical Demos (6 complete examples)

Working code demonstrations of common patterns:

  1. File System Operations - Directory creation, file I/O, JSON handling
  2. SQLite Database Operations - Schema creation, CRUD operations, queries
  3. Processing ZIP Archives - Archive creation, inspection, extraction
  4. HTTP Request/Response Pattern - Simulating web server behavior
  5. Template Rendering Engine - Dynamic HTML generation from templates
  6. Real-time Code Execution & Streaming - Streaming output handling

🔧 Technical Details

  • All examples use ES modules syntax
  • TypeScript examples included for type-safe implementations
  • Code follows consistent formatting and style
  • Examples are self-contained and immediately runnable

Impact

For Developers:

  • Provides ready-to-use patterns for common scenarios
  • Demonstrates integration with popular Node.js tools

@fellyph fellyph requested a review from adamziel October 14, 2025 21:26
@fellyph fellyph added the [Type] Documentation Improvements or additions to documentation label Oct 14, 2025
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