docs(sn_client): Basic documentation

sn_client/README.md

@@ -10,6 +10,7 @@ The `sn_client` library provides the core functionalities for interacting with t
 - [Installation](#installation)
 - [Usage](#usage)
   - [API Calls](#api-calls)
+- [Running Tests](#running-tests)
 - [Contributing](#contributing)
   - [Conventional Commits](#conventional-commits)
 - [License](#license)
@@ -32,6 +33,16 @@ use sn_client::Client;
 let client = Client::new(signer, peers, req_response_timeout, custom_concurrency_limit).await?;
 ```
 
+## Running Tests
+
+Prerequisites:
+* A running local network. Refer to [`safe_network/README.md`](../README.md) to run a local test network.
+* `SAFE_PEERS` environment variable or running the tests with `--feature=local-discovery`:
+
+```bash
+$ cargo test --package sn_client --release --tests --features=local-discovery
+```
+
 ## Contributing
 
 Please refer to the [Contributing Guidelines](../CONTRIBUTING.md) from the main directory for details on how to contribute to this project.

sn_client/src/api.rs

@@ -52,7 +52,7 @@ use tracing::trace;
 use xor_name::XorName;
 
 /// The maximum duration the client will wait for a connection to the network before timing out.
-const CONNECTION_TIMEOUT: Duration = Duration::from_secs(30);
+pub const CONNECTION_TIMEOUT: Duration = Duration::from_secs(30);
 
 /// The timeout duration for the client to receive any response from the network.
 const INACTIVITY_TIMEOUT: Duration = Duration::from_secs(30);
@@ -67,7 +67,7 @@ impl Client {
     ///
     /// Optionally specify the duration for the connection timeout.
     ///
-    /// Defaults to 180 seconds.
+    /// Defaults to [`CONNECTION_TIMEOUT`].
     ///
     /// # Arguments
     /// * 'signer' - [SecretKey]

sn_client/src/lib.rs

@@ -6,11 +6,41 @@
 // KIND, either express or implied. Please review the Licences for the specific language governing
 // permissions and limitations relating to use of the SAFE Network Software.
 
+//! > **Core functionalities for interacting with the SAFE Network**
+//!
+//! The `sn_client` crate is a part of the [Safe Network](https://safenetwork.tech/) (SN),
+//! and plays a crucial role in this ecosystem by serving as the client library that allows
+//! applications and users to interact with the Safe Network, and build applications that
+//! leverage the Safe Network's capabilities, providing a high-level API that simplifies the development process.
+//!
+//! Here are the key functionalities provided by this crate:
+//!
+//! 1. **Network Communication**: It handles communication with the Safe Network, enabling clients to
+//! send and receive messages from the decentralized nodes that make up the network.
+//!
+//! 2. **Data Storage and Retrieval**: to store and retrieve data on the Safe Network.
+//! This includes both private and public data, ensuring privacy and security.
+//!
+//! 3. **Authentication and Access Control**: It provides mechanisms for authenticating users and
+//! managing access to data, ensuring that only authorized users can access sensitive information.
+//!
+//! 4. **File Management**: The crate supports operations related to file management, such as uploading,
+//! downloading, and managing files and directories on the Safe Network.
+//!
+//! 5. **Token Management**: It includes functionality for managing Safe Network tokens, which can be
+//! used for various purposes within the network, including paying for storage and services.
+//!
+//! ## Quick links
+//! - [Crates.io](https://crates.io/crates/sn_client)
+//! - [Forum](https://forum.autonomi.community/)
+//! - [Issues on GitHub](https://github.com/maidsafe/safe_network/issues)
+//!
+
 #[macro_use]
 extern crate tracing;
 
 pub mod acc_packet;
-mod api;
+pub mod api;
 mod audit;
 mod chunks;
 mod error;