Introducing Lazy Doc: An AI-Powered Documentation Tool for Elixir

Lazy Doc is an innovative tool that addresses the problem of lacking documentation in Elixir projects. The tool identifies undocumented public functions and uses AI to generate relevant documentation based on the source code. With simple commands, users can set it up to produce documentation from scratch, ensuring all functions are appropriately documented. Additionally, Lazy Doc features documentation checks that can be integrated into continuous integration (CI) setups to enforce documentation standards, thus improving the overall quality of the codebase. The tool operates by analyzing the code's Abstract Syntax Tree (AST) to differentiate between documented and undocumented functions, allowing it to streamline the documentation process effectively. Extensions such as handling documentation bloat by allowing external markdown files and functions for cleaning existing documentation are also included. Developers can expect to gain valuable insights into Elixir's deeper intricacies while utilizing this tool.