Add comprehensive MkDocs documentation for Zenoh Multi-Bridge project

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Overview

This PR adds comprehensive MkDocs documentation for the Zenoh Multi-Protocol Bridge project, providing users and contributors with a professional, well-organized knowledge base covering all aspects of the system.

What's New

Documentation Website

Created a complete documentation website using MkDocs with Material theme, featuring:

• 31+ documentation pages organized in 8 logical sections
• Interactive Mermaid diagrams for architecture visualization
• Full-text search across all documentation
• Responsive design with dark/light mode support
• Code syntax highlighting for multiple languages
• Cross-referenced navigation with tabbed layout

Documentation Structure

1. Getting Started

• Prerequisites: System requirements, Docker setup, optional tools
• Installation: Step-by-step installation with troubleshooting
• Quick Start: Basic usage examples and common commands

2. Architecture

• Overview: System design with detailed Mermaid diagrams showing component interactions
• Components: Reference guide to all system components
• Data Flow: Multi-protocol communication patterns
• Network: Docker networking and port mappings

3. Components

Detailed documentation for each service:

• Zenoh Router: Core routing with REST API reference
• Zenoh-MQTT Bridge: Protocol translation and configuration
• MQTT Broker: Mosquitto setup and usage
• ROS2 Humble: Robotics framework integration
• Zenoh-ROS2DDS Bridge: ROS2 protocol bridging
• Node-RED: Visual flow editor setup
• Test Components: Testing utilities

4. Configuration

• Configuration management overview
• Bridge-specific settings (MQTT, ROS2)
• Docker Compose orchestration

5. Usage

• Testing: Comprehensive testing procedures
• Multi-Protocol Communication: Cross-protocol examples
• Monitoring: System monitoring with APIs

6. Use Cases

Real-world application scenarios:

• IoT-Robotics Integration
• Hybrid Communication Systems
• Research and Development Platform
• Industrial Automation
• Smart City Applications

7. API Reference

• Complete REST API endpoints for all services
• Request/response examples
• Common patterns and error handling

8. Support

• Troubleshooting: Extensive guide covering common issues and solutions
• Contributing: Guidelines for contributors with coding standards

How to Use

View Documentation Locally

# Install dependencies
pip install -r requirements.txt

# Serve with live reload
mkdocs serve

# Open http://localhost:8000 in your browser

Build Static Site

mkdocs build
# Output in site/ directory

Deploy to GitHub Pages (Optional)

mkdocs gh-deploy

Files Added/Modified

• mkdocs.yml - MkDocs configuration with Material theme settings
• requirements.txt - Python dependencies for MkDocs
• docs/ - 31+ comprehensive documentation pages
• docs/README.md - Documentation build and contribution guide
• .gitignore - Updated to exclude MkDocs build artifacts
• README.md - Added documentation section with usage instructions

Benefits

• 📖 Easier onboarding for new users and contributors
• 🎯 Centralized knowledge base for the entire system
• 🔧 Improved maintainability with organized documentation
• 📈 Professional presentation enhancing project credibility
• 🌐 Deployable to GitHub Pages or any static hosting service
• 🔍 Searchable content for quick information retrieval

Screenshot

The documentation features a modern Material Design interface with comprehensive navigation:

Testing

• ✅ Documentation builds successfully without errors
• ✅ All internal links properly connected
• ✅ Local development server tested and verified
• ✅ Responsive design validated on multiple screen sizes
• ✅ Code examples tested for accuracy
• ✅ Mermaid diagrams render correctly

Related

Addresses the need for comprehensive project documentation to help users understand, install, configure, and use the Zenoh Multi-Protocol Bridge system effectively.

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