Comprehensive Troubleshooting Documentation #250
Description
Currently, learners encounter various setup and runtime issues when working through the tutorials, but there's no centralized troubleshooting resource to help them resolve common problems independently.
Problem
- Users frequently encounter Azure authentication issues
- RBAC (Role-Based Access Control) configuration is often unclear
- SDK version compatibility problems arise but aren't documented
- Common environment setup errors lack clear resolution steps
- No guidance for platform-specific issues (Windows/Mac/Linux)
Proposed Solution
Create a comprehensive TROUBLESHOOTING.md file in the root directory covering:
1. Azure Authentication Issues
- Azure CLI login problems
- Service principal configuration
- Managed identity setup
- Token expiration and refresh
2. Environment Setup
- Python environment configuration
- Package installation conflicts
- Environment variable configuration
- Virtual environment best practices
3. Azure Resource Access
- RBAC role assignment guide
- Minimum required permissions for each service
- Resource group access configuration
- Subscription-level permissions
4. SDK and Dependency Issues
- Version compatibility matrix
- Common package conflicts resolution
- Upgrade/downgrade procedures
- Platform-specific installation notes
5. Runtime Errors
- Common error messages and solutions
- API rate limiting handling
- Network connectivity issues
- Resource quota limitations
6. Platform-Specific Guidance
- Windows PowerShell vs Command Prompt
- macOS security settings
- Linux distribution differences
- Docker/container considerations
Structure
TROUBLESHOOTING.md
├── Quick Solutions (most common issues)
├── Authentication & Authorization
├── Environment Setup
├── Azure Resource Configuration
├── SDK & Dependencies
├── Runtime Issues
├── Platform-Specific Notes
└── Getting Help (when to open issues)
Benefits
- ✅ Reduced setup time for new learners
- ✅ Decreased support burden on maintainers
- ✅ Improved learning experience and completion rates
- ✅ Self-service problem resolution
- ✅ Better documentation for enterprise users
Implementation Plan
- Phase 1: Create basic troubleshooting guide with top 10 common issues
- Phase 2: Add comprehensive Azure authentication section
- Phase 3: Include platform-specific guidance and advanced topics
- Phase 4: Add links to troubleshooting guide from relevant README files
Success Metrics
- Reduction in duplicate issues related to setup problems
- Improved user feedback scores
- Faster issue resolution times
- Increased tutorial completion rates
Priority
High - directly impacts user experience and reduces support overhead
Labels
documentation enhancement help wanted