We are thrilled to announce the launch of our revamped documentation site for 2600Hz. This major upgrade is designed to provide an enhanced and seamless experience for developers, users, and administrators alike. Here’s a sneak peek into what’s new and why you should be excited about this transformation.

Why the Change?
Our previous documentation site, built using MkDocs, served us well in delivering efficient and functional documentation. However, as 2600Hz evolved, we recognized the need for a more robust platform that could grow with us.

Enter Astro, a modern JavaScript framework tailored for content-driven websites. This change brings a host of benefits, ensuring our documentation is as dynamic and advanced as 2600Hz itself.

Key Improvements
One of the standout features of our new site is the updated documentation for Kazoo 5, our latest and most stable release. While our old site predominantly focused on the legacy Kazoo 4, this new platform is fully aligned with Kazoo 5, providing detailed insights and comprehensive guides that reflect the latest advancements in our technology. This update not only aligns our documentation with the current version of Kazoo but also ensures that users are equipped with the most relevant and accurate information.

In terms of design and usability, the new site embraces GitHub’s Primer Design System, offering a significantly enhanced look and feel. This revamp translates into a more responsive, modern, and user-friendly interface. Navigating through our extensive documentation has never been easier, as the new design prioritizes user experience, ensuring that you can find the information you need with minimal effort.

To streamline navigation further, we have introduced product-specific landing pages. These dedicated pages are a major improvement over the previous structure, reducing confusion by clearly categorizing resources for each product. Whether you’re searching for information on a specific module or general 2600Hz guidelines, these landing pages make it straightforward to locate exactly what you’re looking for without sifting through unrelated content.

The content itself has also seen significant expansion. New sections have been added to cover critical topics such as breaking API changes, archived and legacy features, and modules contributed by our community. These additions help to eliminate any ambiguity about the status and support of different features within 2600Hz. By clearly distinguishing between current and legacy features, and highlighting contributions from our vibrant community, we ensure that you have a holistic view of the platform's capabilities and evolution.

Performance improvements have been a key focus in this transition. Astro’s architecture enables pages to be lighter and load faster. With Astro, pages include JavaScript only when necessary, significantly reducing download sizes and enhancing the overall performance of the site. This makes for a quicker, more efficient browsing experience, which is especially beneficial when navigating through large amounts of documentation.

Another major enhancement is the aggregation of documentation from multiple sources, including our community forums. This comprehensive approach means you no longer need to jump between different platforms to find information. Everything you need is now consolidated into a single, easily accessible location, providing a more cohesive and streamlined experience.

We have also updated the documentation for Comm.land and MonsterUI. These sections now offer more detailed guides for both users and administrators, reflecting the latest updates and best practices. Whether you’re managing 2600Hz's interface or exploring its features as a user, these refreshed guides provide invaluable support.

Finally, we have resolved previous issues with broken links. Ensuring all paths are correctly connected and easy to follow, this improvement enhances the reliability and usability of our documentation, making your experience smoother and more intuitive.

Maintaining Legacy and Accessibility
While we’ve transitioned to a new platform, all content from the old documentation site is still available. The legacy API references and older materials have been organized into a dedicated section, ensuring that you can still access all the valuable information without disruption.
Additionally, existing links from the old site have been preserved and will automatically redirect you to the appropriate section on the new site. This seamless transition ensures that your bookmarks and links continue to work, providing a hassle-free user experience.

So What’s Next?
While the new site is already a significant upgrade, there’s more on the horizon. Our future plans include:

• “Getting Started” Guides: Step-by-step tutorials for developing with 2600Hz.
• Feature-Specific Documentation: Detailed guides for popular modules like Pivot, Callflows, Call Center, and Webhooks.
• Advanced UI Features: Including API explorers and interactive examples.
• Subscription to Updates: Options to subscribe to documentation changes.
• User Feedback: Features allowing developers to leave feedback on our docs.

We will continue to roll out these features regularly, leveraging our new site’s agile architecture that supports fast deployment and continuous improvement.

Join Us in This New Era
We invite you to explore our new documentation site and experience the improvements firsthand. This upgrade is part of our ongoing commitment to providing you with the best tools and resources to succeed with 2600Hz. Stay tuned for more exciting updates and features coming your way!

Feel free to reach out with your feedback or questions – we’re here to help!