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[Documentation] We need a page that explains what data types in the library are

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Description

Currently the doc pages don't have something that lists what Stream and the related types are. I'm not looking for javadoc - somethings that explains at a higher level, without being a tutorial, and with minimal jargon (so that people newer to FP/scala can pick up the gist). We can have 1-2 usage examples as well.

Specifically we should cover:

  • Stream
  • Chunk
  • Pull (lesser priority since it's more advanced)

I think the style that cats-effect uses for its data types fits fairly well here, or something in readthedocs.io style - something people can easily index into or search for/through

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Research direction

Start by reviewing the existing FS2 documentation and the cats-effect data-type pages referenced in the issue, then identify the documentation entry point for Stream, Chunk, and, at lower priority, Pull. Done means a searchable, high-level page with minimal jargon and 1–2 usage examples covering the requested types.

Written by the indexing model from the issue text.

Assessment

Tech stack
scala
Domain
documentation
Issue type
Documentation
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3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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