@alteriom/painlessmesh 1.8.14 → 1.9.0

package/docs/releases/RELEASE_CHECKLIST_v1.7.6.md

@@ -1,389 +0,0 @@
-# painlessMesh v1.7.6 Release Checklist
-
-**Release Date:** October 19, 2025  
-**Release Type:** Critical Bug Fix  
-**Git Commit:** c17384a  
-**Git Tag:** v1.7.6  
-
----
-
-## ✅ Completed Steps
-
-### Code Implementation
-- [x] Removed `src/painlessmesh/scheduler_queue.hpp` (30 lines deleted)
-- [x] Removed `src/painlessmesh/scheduler_queue.cpp` (70 lines deleted)
-- [x] Updated `src/painlessmesh/mesh.hpp` (removed queue includes and initialization)
-- [x] Created comprehensive unit test `test/catch/catch_scheduler_queue_removal.cpp` (200+ lines)
-
-### Version Updates
-- [x] Updated `library.json` version: 1.7.5 → 1.7.6
-- [x] Updated `library.properties` version: 1.7.5 → 1.7.6
-- [x] Updated `package.json` version: 1.7.5 → 1.7.6
-
-### Documentation
-- [x] Updated `CHANGELOG.md` with v1.7.6 section
-- [x] Created `docs/releases/RELEASE_PLAN_v1.7.6.md` (850+ lines)
-- [x] Created `docs/releases/RELEASE_SUMMARY_v1.7.6.md` (comprehensive release notes)
-- [x] Created `docs/troubleshooting/PAINLESSMESH_V1.7.4_COMPILATION_ISSUES.md` (historical reference)
-- [x] Updated `README.md` with v1.7.6 information
-
-### Git Operations
-- [x] Staged all changes (`git add -A`)
-- [x] Committed with detailed message (commit c17384a)
-- [x] Created annotated tag v1.7.6
-- [x] Pushed to GitHub (`git push origin main --tags`)
-
-### Statistics
-- **Files Changed:** 12 files
-- **Insertions:** +2046 lines
-- **Deletions:** -131 lines
-- **Net:** +1915 lines (mostly documentation and tests)
-
----
-
-## 🔄 Manual Steps Required
-
-### 1. Create GitHub Release
-
-**URL:** https://github.com/Alteriom/painlessMesh/releases/new
-
-**Release Details:**
-- **Tag:** v1.7.6 (select existing tag)
-- **Title:** `v1.7.6 - Critical Compilation Fix`
-- **Set as latest release:** ✅ Checked
-
-**Release Description Template:**
-
-```markdown
-# v1.7.6 - Critical Compilation Fix
-
-🚨 **URGENT**: If you are using v1.7.4 or v1.7.5, upgrade immediately. Those versions fail to compile.
-
-## What's Fixed
-
-✅ **Compilation Failure** - Fixed "_task_request_t was not declared" error  
-✅ **ESP32 Support** - All ESP32 builds now compile successfully  
-✅ **ESP8266 Support** - All ESP8266 builds now compile successfully  
-✅ **FreeRTOS Stability** - Maintained ~85% crash reduction on ESP32  
-
-## What Changed
-
-This release removes the thread-safe scheduler queue that was causing compilation failures:
-
-- **Removed**: `scheduler_queue.hpp` and `scheduler_queue.cpp`
-- **Simplified**: `mesh.hpp` initialization code
-- **Maintained**: Semaphore timeout fix for FreeRTOS crash protection
-
-## Why This Fix
-
-The thread-safe scheduler queue required `_TASK_THREAD_SAFE` macro, but:
-- This macro conflicts with `_TASK_STD_FUNCTION` in TaskScheduler v4.0.x
-- painlessMesh **requires** `_TASK_STD_FUNCTION` for lambda callbacks
-- The queue code was disabled but still trying to compile
-- Result: Type definitions were missing, causing compilation errors
-
-## Upgrade Instructions
-
-### PlatformIO
-```ini
-[env:your_board]
-lib_deps =
-    https://github.com/Alteriom/painlessMesh.git#v1.7.6
-```
-
-### Arduino IDE
-Update through Library Manager: **AlteriomPainlessMesh v1.7.6**
-
-### NPM
-```bash
-npm update @alteriom/painlessmesh
-```
-
-## Performance
-
-- ✅ ESP32 crash rate: ~5-8% (down from 30-40%)
-- ✅ Crash reduction: ~85% via semaphore timeout increase
-- ✅ No performance impact vs v1.7.2
-- ✅ Full lambda and std::function support maintained
-
-## Testing
-
-- ✅ 710+ unit tests passing
-- ✅ All 19 examples compile successfully
-- ✅ ESP32 and ESP8266 platforms verified
-- ✅ CI/CD pipeline passing
-
-## Breaking Changes
-
-**None** - This is a pure bug fix release.
-
-## Known Limitations
-
-- ESP32 crash protection is ~85% effective (not 95-98% as originally targeted)
-- Thread-safe scheduler queue feature removed (may return in v1.8.0)
-- Requires TaskScheduler v4.1+ for future thread-safe re-implementation
-
-## Documentation
-
-📋 [Complete Release Notes](https://github.com/Alteriom/painlessMesh/blob/main/docs/releases/RELEASE_SUMMARY_v1.7.6.md)  
-📖 [CHANGELOG](https://github.com/Alteriom/painlessMesh/blob/main/CHANGELOG.md)  
-📋 [Implementation Plan](https://github.com/Alteriom/painlessMesh/blob/main/docs/releases/RELEASE_PLAN_v1.7.6.md)  
-🐛 [Compilation Issues (Resolved)](https://github.com/Alteriom/painlessMesh/blob/main/docs/troubleshooting/PAINLESSMESH_V1.7.4_COMPILATION_ISSUES.md)
-
----
-
-**Release Date**: October 19, 2025  
-**Build Status**: ✅ All tests passing  
-**Upgrade Priority**: 🚨 CRITICAL for v1.7.4/v1.7.5 users
-```
-
-**Action:** Copy the template above and create the release on GitHub.
-
----
-
-### 2. Publish NPM Package
-
-**Prerequisites:**
-- NPM account with publish access
-- Logged in to NPM (`npm whoami` to verify)
-
-**Commands:**
-
-```bash
-# 1. Verify login
-npm whoami
-
-# 2. (Optional) Test package creation
-npm pack
-
-# 3. Publish to NPM
-npm publish --access public
-
-# 4. Verify publication
-npm view @alteriom/painlessmesh version
-# Should show: 1.7.6
-```
-
-**NPM Package URL:** https://www.npmjs.com/package/@alteriom/painlessmesh
-
-**Checklist:**
-- [ ] Logged in to NPM
-- [ ] Package built successfully
-- [ ] Published to NPM registry
-- [ ] Version 1.7.6 visible on npmjs.com
-- [ ] Installation tested: `npm install @alteriom/painlessmesh@1.7.6`
-
----
-
-### 3. Monitor PlatformIO Registry
-
-**URL:** https://registry.platformio.org/libraries/sparck75/AlteriomPainlessMesh
-
-**Update Process:**
-- **Automatic:** PlatformIO scans GitHub releases every 24 hours
-- **Expected:** v1.7.6 should appear within 24 hours of GitHub Release
-- **Manual Trigger (if needed):** `pio pkg publish .`
-
-**Checklist:**
-- [ ] Wait 24 hours after GitHub Release
-- [ ] Verify v1.7.6 appears on registry
-- [ ] Test installation: `pio pkg install --library "AlteriomPainlessMesh@1.7.6"`
-- [ ] Verify example compilation
-
----
-
-### 4. Monitor Arduino Library Manager
-
-**Update Process:**
-- **Automatic:** Arduino syncs from `library.properties` in GitHub releases
-- **Expected:** v1.7.6 should appear within 24-48 hours
-- **No manual action required**
-
-**Verification:**
-- [ ] Wait 24-48 hours after GitHub Release
-- [ ] Open Arduino IDE Library Manager
-- [ ] Search for "AlteriomPainlessMesh"
-- [ ] Verify v1.7.6 is available
-- [ ] Test installation and example compilation
-
----
-
-## 📊 Success Criteria
-
-### Immediate (Within 1 Hour)
-- [ ] GitHub Release published successfully
-- [ ] NPM package published and available
-- [ ] CI/CD pipeline status: Green
-
-### First 24 Hours
-- [ ] Zero compilation error reports on GitHub Issues
-- [ ] PlatformIO registry updated to v1.7.6
-- [ ] Positive community feedback (if any)
-- [ ] No critical bugs discovered
-
-### First Week
-- [ ] Arduino Library Manager synced to v1.7.6
-- [ ] ESP32 crash reports show ~5-8% rate (not increasing)
-- [ ] No regression reports from users
-- [ ] CI/CD continues to pass
-
----
-
-## 🔍 Monitoring Tasks
-
-### GitHub Issues
-Monitor for:
-- Compilation errors (should be zero)
-- Runtime crashes (should be ~5-8% on ESP32)
-- Breaking API changes (should be none)
-- Documentation issues
-
-### CI/CD Pipeline
-Check that:
-- All tests continue to pass
-- ESP32 examples compile
-- ESP8266 examples compile
-- No new lint errors
-
-### Community Feedback
-Watch for:
-- User reports of successful upgrades
-- Questions about migration
-- Feature requests for v1.8.0
-- Reports of improved stability
-
----
-
-## 🚨 Rollback Plan
-
-If critical issues are discovered:
-
-### Immediate (Within 1 Hour)
-1. **Advise users to downgrade:**
-   ```ini
-   lib_deps = https://github.com/Alteriom/painlessMesh.git#v1.7.2
-   ```
-
-2. **Mark GitHub Release as pre-release** (if possible)
-
-### Short-term (Within 24 Hours)
-1. **Revert commit:**
-   ```bash
-   git revert c17384a
-   git push origin main
-   ```
-
-2. **Delete tag:**
-   ```bash
-   git tag -d v1.7.6
-   git push origin :refs/tags/v1.7.6
-   ```
-
-3. **Unpublish NPM package** (if within 72 hours):
-   ```bash
-   npm unpublish @alteriom/painlessmesh@1.7.6
-   ```
-
-### Medium-term (Within 1 Week)
-1. Investigate root cause of rollback
-2. Prepare hotfix v1.7.7
-3. Re-test thoroughly
-4. Re-release with fixes
-
-**Rollback Criteria:**
-- Compilation failures reported
-- Critical functionality broken
-- Crash rate increases significantly
-- Data corruption or security issues
-
----
-
-## 📝 Communication
-
-### GitHub Discussions (Optional)
-
-**Post announcement in Discussions:**
-
-**Title:** `v1.7.6 Released - Critical Compilation Fix`
-
-**Body:**
-```markdown
-Hi everyone! 👋
-
-We've just released **v1.7.6**, which is a critical emergency fix for compilation issues in v1.7.4 and v1.7.5.
-
-## 🚨 If you're on v1.7.4 or v1.7.5
-
-**Please upgrade immediately.** Those versions fail to compile with the error:
-```
-'_task_request_t' was not declared
-```
-
-## ✅ What's Fixed
-
-- ESP32 and ESP8266 now compile successfully
-- Removed problematic thread-safe queue code
-- Maintained ~85% FreeRTOS crash reduction
-- Zero breaking changes to API
-
-## 📦 How to Upgrade
-
-**PlatformIO:**
-```ini
-lib_deps = https://github.com/Alteriom/painlessMesh.git#v1.7.6
-```
-
-**Arduino IDE:** Update through Library Manager
-
-**NPM:** `npm update @alteriom/painlessmesh`
-
-## 📚 Documentation
-
-- [Release Notes](https://github.com/Alteriom/painlessMesh/releases/tag/v1.7.6)
-- [Full CHANGELOG](https://github.com/Alteriom/painlessMesh/blob/main/CHANGELOG.md)
-
-Thanks for your patience, and apologies for the broken releases! 🙏
-```
-
----
-
-## 📋 Post-Release Checklist
-
-### Day 1 (October 19, 2025)
-- [ ] GitHub Release created
-- [ ] NPM package published
-- [ ] CI/CD verified green
-- [ ] No immediate issues reported
-
-### Day 2 (October 20, 2025)
-- [ ] PlatformIO registry check
-- [ ] GitHub Issues monitored
-- [ ] Community feedback reviewed
-
-### Week 1 (October 19-26, 2025)
-- [ ] Arduino Library Manager verified
-- [ ] No critical bugs reported
-- [ ] Crash rate statistics collected
-- [ ] Plan v1.8.0 roadmap
-
----
-
-## 🎯 Next Steps
-
-### Immediate
-1. Create GitHub Release (use template above)
-2. Publish NPM package
-3. Monitor CI/CD pipeline
-
-### Future (v1.8.0 Planning)
-1. Monitor TaskScheduler updates for v4.1+
-2. Collect user feedback on v1.7.6
-3. Evaluate thread-safe queue re-implementation
-4. Consider alternative FreeRTOS fixes
-
----
-
-**Release Manager:** Alteriom Development Team  
-**Completion Status:** Automated steps complete, manual steps pending  
-**Estimated Time for Manual Steps:** 30 minutes  
-**Priority:** HIGH - Users are waiting for working version

package/docs/releases/RELEASE_CHECKLIST_v1.8.0.md

@@ -1,331 +0,0 @@
-# Release v1.8.0 Checklist
-
-**Version:** 1.8.0  
-**Release Date:** 2025-11-09  
-**Status:** ✅ READY FOR RELEASE
-
----
-
-## Pre-Release Verification ✅
-
-- [x] All tests passing (1,500+ assertions)
-- [x] Version numbers updated in all files
-- [x] CHANGELOG.md updated with v1.8.0 section
-- [x] Release notes created (RELEASE_NOTES_v1.8.0.md)
-- [x] All features documented
-- [x] Examples provided and working
-- [x] No compilation warnings
-- [x] No security vulnerabilities
-- [x] 100% backward compatible
-- [x] No breaking changes
-
----
-
-## Release Steps
-
-### 1. Merge Pull Request
-
-```bash
-# Review PR: copilot/review-issues-and-initiate-release
-# Merge to main branch via GitHub UI or:
-git checkout main
-git merge copilot/review-issues-and-initiate-release
-git push origin main
-```
-
-**Files Changed:**
-- `CHANGELOG.md`
-- `library.json`
-- `library.properties`
-- `package.json`
-- `RELEASE_NOTES_v1.8.0.md` (new)
-- `RELEASE_CHECKLIST_v1.8.0.md` (new)
-
-### 2. Create Git Tag
-
-```bash
-# On main branch
-git tag -a v1.8.0 -m "Release v1.8.0 - Bridge-centric architecture and monitoring enhancements"
-git push origin v1.8.0
-```
-
-### 3. Create GitHub Release
-
-1. Go to: https://github.com/Alteriom/painlessMesh/releases/new
-2. Select tag: `v1.8.0`
-3. Release title: `painlessMesh v1.8.0`
-4. Copy content from `RELEASE_NOTES_v1.8.0.md`
-5. Check "Set as the latest release"
-6. Click "Publish release"
-
-### 4. Publish to npm
-
-```bash
-# Ensure you're on the v1.8.0 tag
-git checkout v1.8.0
-
-# Verify version
-cat package.json | grep version
-
-# Publish (requires npm login)
-npm publish
-```
-
-**Expected Output:**
-```
-+ @alteriom/painlessmesh@1.8.0
-```
-
-### 5. Verify PlatformIO Registry
-
-PlatformIO will automatically detect and index the new release within 24 hours.
-
-**Verify at:** https://registry.platformio.org/libraries/sparck75/AlteriomPainlessMesh
-
-**Manual trigger (if needed):**
-```bash
-pio pkg update
-```
-
-### 6. Update Documentation Website
-
-If you maintain a documentation website:
-
-```bash
-cd docs-website
-# Update version references
-# Regenerate docs
-# Deploy
-```
-
----
-
-## Post-Release Verification
-
-### Verify GitHub Release
-
-- [ ] Release appears at: https://github.com/Alteriom/painlessMesh/releases/tag/v1.8.0
-- [ ] Release notes are complete and formatted correctly
-- [ ] Assets are attached (if any)
-- [ ] "Latest release" badge is updated
-
-### Verify npm Package
-
-```bash
-# Check npm package
-npm view @alteriom/painlessmesh version
-# Should show: 1.8.0
-
-# Test installation
-npm install @alteriom/painlessmesh
-```
-
-### Verify PlatformIO Registry
-
-**After ~24 hours:**
-- [ ] Library appears with v1.8.0 at PlatformIO registry
-- [ ] Installation works: `pio pkg install -l sparck75/AlteriomPainlessMesh@^1.8.0`
-
-### Verify Arduino Library Manager
-
-**After ~48 hours:**
-- [ ] Library appears with v1.8.0 in Arduino IDE Library Manager
-- [ ] Installation works via Arduino IDE
-
----
-
-## Communication
-
-### GitHub Announcement
-
-Post in Discussions: https://github.com/Alteriom/painlessMesh/discussions
-
-**Template:**
-```markdown
-# painlessMesh v1.8.0 Released! 🎉
-
-We're excited to announce painlessMesh v1.8.0, a major feature release focused on bridge operations, monitoring, and time synchronization.
-
-## Key Highlights
-
-✨ **Bridge-Centric Architecture** - Zero-configuration setup  
-📊 **Comprehensive Monitoring** - Real-time health metrics  
-🕐 **Time Synchronization** - NTP distribution with RTC backup  
-🔍 **Diagnostics Tools** - Deep insights into operations  
-⚡ **Production Ready** - 100% backward compatible
-
-## 7 Major Features
-
-1. Diagnostics API for Bridge Operations
-2. Bridge Health Monitoring & Metrics Collection
-3. RTC Integration for offline timekeeping
-4. Bridge Status Broadcast & Callbacks
-5. NTP Time Synchronization (Type 614)
-6. Bridge-Centric Architecture with Auto Channel Detection
-7. Enhanced Documentation & Examples
-
-## Download & Upgrade
-
-- **GitHub:** https://github.com/Alteriom/painlessMesh/releases/tag/v1.8.0
-- **npm:** `npm install @alteriom/painlessmesh@1.8.0`
-- **PlatformIO:** Available within 24 hours
-- **Arduino IDE:** Available within 48 hours
-
-## Documentation
-
-See [RELEASE_NOTES_v1.8.0.md](RELEASE_NOTES_v1.8.0.md) for:
-- Detailed feature descriptions
-- Migration guide with code examples
-- Configuration examples
-- Use cases and benefits
-
-## Upgrade
-
-✅ **100% backward compatible** - No breaking changes  
-✅ **Optional adoption** - All new features are opt-in  
-✅ **Simple migration** - See release notes for examples
-
-## Questions?
-
-- Open an [issue](https://github.com/Alteriom/painlessMesh/issues)
-- Start a [discussion](https://github.com/Alteriom/painlessMesh/discussions)
-- Check the [examples](examples/)
-
-Happy meshing! 🚀
-```
-
-### Social Media (if applicable)
-
-**Twitter/X:**
-```
-🎉 painlessMesh v1.8.0 is here!
-
-✨ Bridge-centric architecture
-📊 Health monitoring & diagnostics
-🕐 NTP time sync + RTC
-⚡ Production-ready
-
-100% backward compatible!
-
-Download: https://github.com/Alteriom/painlessMesh/releases/tag/v1.8.0
-
-#ESP32 #ESP8266 #IoT #MeshNetwork
-```
-
-**LinkedIn:**
-```
-We're thrilled to announce painlessMesh v1.8.0! 🎉
-
-This major release brings seven production-ready features for ESP32/ESP8266 mesh networks:
-
-✨ Bridge-Centric Architecture with automatic channel detection
-📊 Comprehensive health monitoring and diagnostics
-🕐 NTP time synchronization with RTC backup
-🔍 Deep diagnostic tools for troubleshooting
-⚡ Real-time metrics for Grafana/Prometheus integration
-
-Perfect for:
-• Industrial IoT deployments
-• Smart building automation
-• Environmental monitoring
-• Production mesh networks
-
-100% backward compatible with v1.7.x - upgrade with confidence!
-
-Learn more: https://github.com/Alteriom/painlessMesh/releases/tag/v1.8.0
-
-#IoT #ESP32 #ESP8266 #MeshNetworking #OpenSource
-```
-
----
-
-## Monitoring
-
-### Week 1
-
-Monitor for:
-- [ ] Installation issues
-- [ ] Compilation errors
-- [ ] Feature requests
-- [ ] Bug reports
-- [ ] Documentation questions
-
-### Metrics to Track
-
-- GitHub downloads
-- npm downloads
-- PlatformIO downloads
-- GitHub stars/forks
-- Issue/discussion activity
-
----
-
-## Hotfix Process (if needed)
-
-If critical bugs are discovered:
-
-1. Create hotfix branch: `git checkout -b hotfix/v1.8.1`
-2. Fix the issue
-3. Update CHANGELOG.md with v1.8.1
-4. Update version numbers
-5. Create PR and merge
-6. Tag v1.8.1 and release
-7. Communicate to users
-
----
-
-## Success Criteria
-
-✅ **Release Published**
-- GitHub release created
-- npm package published
-- PlatformIO updated
-- Arduino Library Manager synced
-
-✅ **No Critical Issues**
-- Zero critical bugs in first week
-- No breaking changes reported
-- Installation works on all platforms
-
-✅ **Community Engagement**
-- Positive feedback from users
-- Feature adoption beginning
-- Questions answered promptly
-
----
-
-## Next Release Planning (v1.8.1)
-
-Features planned for v1.8.1:
-- Message Queuing for Offline Mode (#66)
-- Multi-Bridge Coordination (#65)
-- Automatic Bridge Failover (#64)
-
-**Timeline:** Q1 2026
-
----
-
-## Contacts
-
-**Maintainer:** @sparck75  
-**Repository:** https://github.com/Alteriom/painlessMesh  
-**Issues:** https://github.com/Alteriom/painlessMesh/issues  
-**Discussions:** https://github.com/Alteriom/painlessMesh/discussions
-
----
-
-## Notes
-
-- All pre-release checks passed ✅
-- Release is backward compatible ✅
-- No breaking changes ✅
-- Comprehensive testing complete ✅
-- Documentation comprehensive ✅
-
-**Status: READY TO RELEASE** 🚀
-
----
-
-**Last Updated:** 2025-11-09  
-**Prepared by:** GitHub Copilot  
-**Reviewed by:** (pending maintainer review)