# core/ - Core Documentation

> **Essential documentation** for all users

**Quick Reference:** [How To Use](how-to-use.md) | [Architecture](architecture.md) | [Workflow](workflow.md) | [Documentation Index](../documentation-index.md)

## Purpose

The `core/` directory contains the essential documentation that all users should read to understand and use the Research Project Template effectively.

## Contents

| File | Purpose | Audience |
|------|---------|----------|
| [`how-to-use.md`](how-to-use.md) | usage guide from basic to advanced (all 12 levels) | New users, developers |
| [`architecture.md`](architecture.md) | System design and structure overview | Developers, architects |
| [`workflow.md`](workflow.md) | Development workflow and best practices | Developers |
| [`literature-data-flow.md`](literature-data-flow.md) | Literature-search data pipeline and reference flow | Developers, researchers |

## Quick Navigation

### For New Users

1. Start with [`how-to-use.md`](how-to-use.md) - usage guide
2. Review [`architecture.md`](architecture.md) - Understand system design
3. Follow [`workflow.md`](workflow.md) - Learn development process

### For Developers

1. Read [`architecture.md`](architecture.md) - System design overview
2. Study [`workflow.md`](workflow.md) - Development process
3. Reference [`how-to-use.md`](how-to-use.md) - Usage patterns

## Related Documentation

- **[`../guides/`](../guides/)** - Skill-level specific usage guides
- **[`../architecture/`](../architecture/)** - Detailed architecture documentation
- **[`../usage/`](../usage/)** - Usage examples and patterns
- **[`../reference/`](../reference/)** - Quick reference materials

## See Also

- [`../documentation-index.md`](../documentation-index.md) - documentation index
- [`../README.md`](../README.md) - Documentation hub overview
- [`../AGENTS.md`](../AGENTS.md) - Documentation organization guide