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diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_collections.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_collections.rst new file mode 100644 index 0000000..d3fb4f7 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_collections.rst @@ -0,0 +1,49 @@ +.. _developing_collections: + +********************** +Developing collections +********************** + +Collections are a distribution format for Ansible content. You can package and distribute playbooks, roles, modules, and plugins using collections. A typical collection addresses a set of related use cases. For example, the ``cisco.ios`` collection automates management of Cisco IOS devices. + +You can create a collection and publish it to `Ansible Galaxy <https://galaxy.ansible.com>`_ or to a private Automation Hub instance. You can publish certified collections to the Red Hat Automation Hub, part of the Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform. + +.. toctree:: + :maxdepth: 2 + :caption: Developing new collections + + developing_collections_creating + developing_collections_shared + developing_collections_testing + developing_collections_distributing + developing_collections_documenting + +.. toctree:: + :maxdepth: 2 + :caption: Working with existing collections + + developing_collections_migrating + developing_collections_contributing + developing_collections_changelogs + +.. toctree:: + :maxdepth: 2 + :caption: Collections references + + developing_collections_structure + collections_galaxy_meta + +For instructions on developing modules, see :ref:`developing_modules_general`. + +.. seealso:: + + :ref:`collections` + Learn how to install and use collections in playbooks and roles + :ref:`contributing_maintained_collections` + Guidelines for contributing to selected collections + `Ansible Collections Overview and FAQ <https://github.com/ansible-collections/overview/blob/main/README.rst>`_ + Current development status of community collections and FAQ + `Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-devel>`_ + The development mailing list + :ref:`communication_irc` + How to join Ansible chat channels |