OpenSCAD Unit Testing and Documentation Tool

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OpenSCAD_DocTest is a dynamic library for thorough documentation and precise unit testing of functions in OpenSCAD. Documentations and tests are written as flexible arrays and accurately processed by the efficient doctest() function, outputting live results to the console with crystal clarity. Its adaptive nature enables various modes like exclusive doc display, isolated test runs, display-only demonstration mode, and much more. Furthermore, this versatile library effortlessly facilitates commenting on critical test cases, serving as a prime tool for effectively illustrating demos of practical applications. Whether running in its various operational modes or seamlessly incorporating feature-specific functionalities, the outputs - easily obtained by simply copying and pasting the generated results from the console to LibreOffice Writer for fine-tuning edits - are then effortlessly utilized for generating sophisticated API documents requiring little more than slight manual revisions. Demonstrating remarkable proficiency, especially the accompanying HTML file (openscad_doctest_api.html) skillfully showcases this innovative capability without a single glitch. At its core, the unit testing module within OpenSCAD_DocTest masterfully ensures high-quality outcomes, effortlessly simplifies maintenance processes, efficiently facilitates code re-structuring and optimization through rigorous quality control protocols, thereby providing optimal flexibility for practitioners of both 'test-first' and traditional 'write-and-check-later' software development approaches. Important Note: This open-source library operates under the license provisions set forth by the AGPL3 (the version I could access unfortunately doesn't currently match up to an equivalent selection option on Thingiverse, so keep this vital piece of info safely filed away for your own use.) It should thus serve as a vital asset to software engineers globally who seek optimal solutions within their field without much struggle. Getting Started Guide: Open the file openscad_doctest_demo_1.scad to take a straightforward approach to discovering the core principles behind working with OpenSCAD_DocTest. Alternatively, engage your OpenSCAD installation with the pre-programmed help section through running doctest_help(index) within the openscad_doctest_help.scad and further get well-equipped via thoroughly checking each one of its numerous powerful functionalities at run-time. Additionally, if required for enhanced comprehensive demo assistance simply launch a complete testing flow in all its operational majesty using openscad_doctest_tool_test() (located again within the aforementioned file) where every crucial aspect that plays any significant role would get tested with complete thoroughness by executing every single one of unility's most versatile yet robust capabilities efficiently utilized with complete transparency as a vital tool used widely.