TinyTorch/binder/PAPER_DOCUMENTATION_SYNC.md

Paper Documentation Sync Checklist

Analysis of paper.tex References

Based on analysis of paper/paper.tex, here are the documentation/resources mentioned and their status:

✅ Resources Mentioned in Paper

1. Module Notebooks ✅

Paper says: "module notebooks, NBGrader test suites, milestone validation scripts, and connection maps"

Status:

• ✅ Module notebooks exist: modules/*/.*_dev.py (source)
• ✅ Generated via: tito nbgrader generate
• ✅ Assignment notebooks: assignments/source/
• ⚠️ Need to ensure all modules have notebooks generated

2. NBGrader Test Suites ✅

Paper says: "NBGrader autograding infrastructure", "NBGrader test suites"

Status:

• ✅ NBGrader integration: tito/commands/nbgrader.py
• ✅ NBGrader guide: docs/INSTRUCTOR_GUIDE.md
• ✅ NBGrader style guide: docs/nbgrader/NBGRADER_STYLE_GUIDE.md
• ✅ NBGrader quick reference: docs/nbgrader/NBGrader_Quick_Reference.md

3. Milestone Validation Scripts ✅

Paper says: "historical milestone validation", "milestone validation scripts"

Status:

• ✅ Milestones exist: milestones/ directory
• ✅ Milestone docs: site/chapters/milestones.md
• ✅ Milestone scripts: milestones/*/ (Python scripts)

4. Connection Maps ✅

Paper says: "connection maps showing prerequisite dependencies", "Text-based ASCII connection maps"

Status:

• ✅ Connection maps in modules: Each module shows dependencies
• ✅ Learning path: modules/LEARNING_PATH.md
• ✅ Visual journey: site/chapters/learning-journey.md
• ✅ Learning journey visual: site/learning-journey-visual.md

5. Instructor Guide ✅

Paper says: "Institutional deployment provides NBGrader autograding infrastructure"

Status:

• ✅ Instructor guide: docs/INSTRUCTOR_GUIDE.md
• ✅ Classroom use: site/usage-paths/classroom-use.md
• ⚠️ Need to verify it's synced with paper claims

6. Student Quickstart ✅

Paper says: "Self-Paced Learning (Primary Use Case)", "zero infrastructure beyond Python"

Status:

• ✅ Student quickstart: docs/STUDENT_QUICKSTART.md
• ✅ Quickstart guide: site/quickstart-guide.md
• ✅ Student workflow: site/student-workflow.md

7. Deployment Environments ✅

Paper says: "JupyterHub (institutional server), Google Colab (zero installation), local installation (pip install tinytorch)"

Status:

• ✅ Binder setup: binder/ directory (for JupyterHub/Binder)
• ✅ Colab setup: Configured in site/_config.yml
• ✅ Local install: pyproject.toml (pip install tinytorch)
• ✅ Documentation: binder/README.md, binder/VERIFY.md

8. Three Integration Models ✅

Paper says:

• Model 1: Self-Paced Learning
• Model 2: Institutional Integration
• Model 3: Team Onboarding

Status:

• ✅ Self-paced: site/quickstart-guide.md, site/student-workflow.md
• ✅ Institutional: site/usage-paths/classroom-use.md, docs/INSTRUCTOR_GUIDE.md
• ⚠️ Team onboarding: May need dedicated page

9. Tier Configurations ✅

Paper says: "Configuration 1: Foundation Only (Modules 01--07)", "Configuration 2: Foundation + Architecture", "Configuration 3: Optimization Focus"

Status:

• ✅ Tier pages: site/tiers/foundation.md, site/tiers/architecture.md, site/tiers/optimization.md
• ✅ Tier overviews in site structure

10. Lecture Materials ⚠️

Paper says: "Lecture slides for institutional courses remain future work"

Status:

• ⚠️ Correctly marked as future work
• ✅ No false promises

🔍 Files to Verify/Update

Critical Files to Check

1. docs/INSTRUCTOR_GUIDE.md

   • Verify it matches paper claims about NBGrader workflow
   • Check that commands match current tito CLI
   • Ensure module numbers are correct (01_tensor, not 01_setup)

2. site/usage-paths/classroom-use.md

   • Verify it covers all three integration models
   • Check NBGrader workflow matches paper description
   • Ensure deployment options match paper

3. docs/STUDENT_QUICKSTART.md

   • Verify it matches "zero infrastructure" claim
   • Check setup instructions are accurate
   • Ensure module references are correct

4. site/quickstart-guide.md

   • Should match student quickstart
   • Verify 15-minute claim is realistic
   • Check all links work

Files That Should Exist But May Be Missing

1. Team Onboarding Guide ⚠️

   • Paper mentions "Model 3: Team Onboarding"
   • May need dedicated page or section
   • Check: site/usage-paths/ or docs/

2. Deployment Guide ⚠️

   • Paper describes three environments (JupyterHub, Colab, Local)
   • Should have clear deployment instructions
   • Check: binder/README.md covers this

3. Connection Maps Documentation ⚠️

   • Paper mentions "connection maps showing prerequisite dependencies"
   • Should be clearly documented
   • Check: modules/LEARNING_PATH.md and site pages

📋 Sync Checklist

Documentation Files

• docs/INSTRUCTOR_GUIDE.md - Verify module numbers, commands match paper
• site/usage-paths/classroom-use.md - Verify three models covered
• docs/STUDENT_QUICKSTART.md - Verify accuracy, module references
• site/quickstart-guide.md - Verify matches student quickstart
• binder/README.md - Verify deployment environments match paper
• site/chapters/milestones.md - Verify milestone descriptions match paper

Missing Documentation

• Team Onboarding Guide (Model 3) - Create if missing
• Deployment Guide - Consolidate JupyterHub/Colab/Local instructions
• Connection Maps Guide - Document how to read/use connection maps

Website Sync

• All documentation linked from site navigation
• Instructor guide accessible from site
• Student quickstart prominent on site
• Deployment options clearly explained
• Three integration models documented

🎯 Action Items

1. Verify Instructor Guide matches paper claims
2. Check module numbers throughout (01_tensor, not 01_setup)
3. Create Team Onboarding guide if missing
4. Consolidate deployment docs (JupyterHub/Colab/Local)
5. Verify all links in documentation work
6. Check site navigation includes all key docs