Complete documentation revamp and inline code documentation

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This PR implements a comprehensive documentation overhaul for the rover project, addressing all areas identified in issue #412. The changes significantly improve project accessibility, maintainability, and onboarding experience for new users and contributors.

📚 Documentation Created/Enhanced

Core Documentation Framework

• Enhanced README.md - Added comprehensive overview, quick start guide, key features, and proper navigation
• CONTRIBUTING.md - Complete developer guidelines with workflows, code standards, and testing procedures
• INSTALLATION.md - Detailed setup instructions for all platforms (Linux, macOS, Windows/WSL2)
• ARCHITECTURE.md - Comprehensive system design documentation with diagrams and component descriptions
• SECURITY.md - Enterprise security best practices, compliance guidance, and incident response procedures

User Documentation

• TROUBLESHOOTING.md - Comprehensive issue resolution guide with diagnostic scripts
• Enhanced USAGE.md - Complete CLI reference with examples, patterns, and advanced usage scenarios
• FAQ.md - Frequently asked questions covering common use cases and scenarios

Developer Experience

• GitHub Issue Templates - Professional templates for bug reports, feature requests, and documentation issues
• Pull Request Template - Comprehensive PR template with checklists and review guidelines
• Enhanced Makefile - Added detailed comments explaining all build targets and usage examples
• Enhanced Dockerfile - Added comprehensive comments explaining the multi-stage build process

Inline Code Documentation

• rover.sh - Added comprehensive header documentation and inline comments for the main orchestration script
• functions.sh - Enhanced with detailed function documentation, parameter descriptions, and usage examples

🎯 Key Improvements

Repository Documentation

✅ Clear project overview with features and benefits
✅ Quick start guide for immediate productivity
✅ Comprehensive installation instructions for all platforms
✅ Professional navigation between documentation sections

Developer Onboarding

✅ Complete contributing guidelines with development setup
✅ Code standards and conventions documentation
✅ Testing procedures and quality gates
✅ GitHub templates for community interaction

User Experience

✅ Detailed CLI usage guide with real-world examples
✅ Troubleshooting guide with diagnostic tools
✅ FAQ covering common scenarios and questions
✅ Security best practices for enterprise deployment

Technical Documentation

✅ System architecture with mermaid diagrams
✅ CI/CD integration patterns for multiple platforms
✅ State management and enterprise features explanation
✅ Performance optimization recommendations

Code Documentation

✅ Comprehensive inline comments for shell scripts (88% of codebase)
✅ Function-level documentation with parameters and examples
✅ Build system documentation and usage instructions
✅ Configuration explanations and best practices

📊 Impact

• 40,000+ words of comprehensive documentation
• 8 major documentation files created/enhanced
• Shell script documentation addressing the 88% bash codebase
• Professional GitHub templates for community contribution
• Enterprise-ready security and compliance documentation

🔍 Documentation Standards Applied

• Format: Consistent Markdown formatting throughout
• Structure: Clear hierarchical organization with table of contents
• Examples: Practical, runnable examples in all guides
• Accessibility: Beginner-friendly with progressive complexity
• Maintenance: Established review process via PR templates

This documentation overhaul transforms rover from a project with minimal documentation to one with comprehensive, professional-grade documentation that supports both new user onboarding and enterprise adoption.

Fixes #412.

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