Create comprehensive README documentation for calculator project

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Overview

This PR creates comprehensive README documentation for the calculator project, replacing the minimal placeholder that previously only contained the repository name.

What's New

The new README provides complete project documentation with the following sections:

Documentation Structure

• Project Introduction: Clear description explaining the calculator as a simple and intuitive application for basic arithmetic operations
• Table of Contents: Easy navigation through all sections with anchor links
• Features Section: Comprehensive list of calculator capabilities including:
  • Basic arithmetic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
  • Clear and reset functionality
  • Decimal number support
  • Error handling for invalid operations
  • Keyboard shortcuts for faster input
  • Responsive design for desktop and mobile

User Guide

• Getting Started: Prerequisites section listing required software (modern web browsers, optional Node.js)
• Installation Instructions: Step-by-step guide with multiple installation options:
  • Direct cloning from repository
  • Opening HTML file directly in browser
  • Running with Python or Node.js development servers
• Usage Examples: Practical demonstrations of all basic operations with keyboard shortcuts
• Project Structure: Overview of expected file organization

Developer Resources

• Technologies: Documentation of the tech stack (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript ES6+)
• Future Enhancements: Roadmap including scientific calculator mode, calculation history, themes, and advanced operations
• Contributing Guidelines: Clear workflow for contributors including branching, commits, and pull requests
• Code Quality Standards: Guidelines for code style, documentation, and testing

Additional Information

• License: MIT License reference
• Author Information: Links to project maintainer
• Acknowledgments: Recognition of inspiration and community
• Contact Details: How to get help or report issues

Impact

This README establishes a professional foundation for the calculator project by:

• Making the project accessible to new users with clear installation and usage instructions
• Providing context and purpose for the application
• Setting expectations for features and functionality
• Establishing contribution guidelines for future collaborators
• Following industry-standard documentation best practices

The documentation is ready to support the calculator implementation once the code is added to the repository.

Original prompt

Write a readme to introduce this calculator project.

Conversation Summary

TITLE

Create README Documentation for Calculator Project

USER INTENT

The user wants to create a README file to introduce and document their calculator project.

TASK DESCRIPTION

Generate comprehensive README documentation for a calculator project that provides an introduction, overview, and relevant information for users and potential contributors.

EXISTING

No prior conversation context or existing README file is mentioned. This appears to be the initial request to create documentation from scratch.

PENDING

• Create a complete README.md file for the calculator project
• Include standard README sections such as:
  • Project title and description
  • Features
  • Installation instructions
  • Usage examples
  • Technologies used
  • Contributing guidelines (if applicable)
  • License information (if applicable)

CODE STATE

No files have been discussed or modified yet. The conversation consists only of the initial request.

RELEVANT CODE/DOCUMENTATION SNIPPETS

None provided in the conversation. No code snippets, file references, or technical specifications have been shared yet.

OTHER NOTES

• This is a single-message conversation with no prior context
• The specific type of calculator (basic, scientific, web-based, CLI, etc.) is not specified
• Programming language, framework, and technical stack are unknown
• The scope and complexity of the calculator project need to be determined
• Additional information about the project's features, target audience, and implementation details would help create more accurate and useful documentation

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