@alteriom/painlessmesh 1.8.14 → 1.9.0

package/docs/releases/RELEASE_NOTES_v1.8.3.md

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-# Release Notes: AlteriomPainlessMesh v1.8.3
-
-**Release Date:** November 11, 2025  
-**Type:** Patch Release - Bug Fix  
-**Breaking Changes:** None - 100% Backward Compatible
-
----
-
-## 🎯 Executive Summary
-
-Version 1.8.3 addresses a critical ZIP file integrity issue reported by users attempting to install the library via Arduino IDE. This patch release fixes file corruption caused by a symlink in release archives and enhances the release packaging process.
-
-**Key Fix:** Arduino IDE installation now works correctly with clean ZIP packages
-
----
-
-## 🐛 Bug Fix: Arduino IDE ZIP Installation (Issue #89)
-
-### Problem
-
-Users reported ZIP file corruption when attempting to install AlteriomPainlessMesh via Arduino IDE's "Add .ZIP Library" feature:
-- Arduino IDE crashed during installation
-- ZIP file reported as corrupted or unreadable
-- Installation hung indefinitely
-- Manual extraction failed
-
-**Reported by:** @woodlist
-
-### Root Cause
-
-The `_codeql_detected_source_root` symlink (automatically created by GitHub Actions CodeQL scanner) was being included in release archives. This circular symlink caused:
-- ZIP file corruption during archive creation
-- Arduino IDE crashes when parsing the malformed archive
-- Installation failures across all platforms
-
-### Solution
-
-**1. Removed Problematic Symlink**
-- Deleted `_codeql_detected_source_root` symlink from repository
-- Added to `.gitignore` to prevent automatic recreation by CodeQL
-
-**2. Enhanced Release Packaging**
-- Added comprehensive `.gitattributes` export-ignore rules
-- Excludes development files from Git-based archives
-- Reduces package size and improves cleanliness
-
-**3. Improved Archive Structure**
-- ZIP packages now contain only essential library files
-- Package size reduced from 840K to 420K (50% reduction)
-- Cleaner structure improves Arduino IDE compatibility
-
-### Files Excluded from Archives
-
-The following development files are now excluded via `.gitattributes export-ignore`:
-
-**Development Directories:**
-- `.github/` - GitHub Actions workflows and configurations
-- `scripts/` - Build and release automation scripts
-- `test/` - Unit tests and test infrastructure
-- `docs/`, `docs-website/`, `docsify-site/`, `doxygen/` - Documentation sources
-- `website/`, `extras/`, `paypal/` - Website and miscellaneous files
-
-**Build & Configuration:**
-- `CMakeLists.txt`, `ninja.build`, `.ninja*` - Build system files
-- `docker-compose.yml`, `Dockerfile`, `docker-test.ps1` - Docker configurations
-- `autotest.sh`, `run-tests.sh` - Testing scripts
-- `mcp-server.json`, `copilot-agents.json` - Development tools
-
-**Package Management:**
-- `.npmignore`, `.npmrc`, `package-lock.json` - NPM-specific files
-
-### What's Included in ZIP Packages
-
-Clean, Arduino-ready packages now contain:
-- ✅ `src/` - Library source code
-- ✅ `examples/` - Example sketches
-- ✅ `library.properties` - Arduino library metadata
-- ✅ `README.md` - Getting started guide
-- ✅ `LICENSE` - License information
-- ✅ `CHANGELOG.md` - Version history
-- ✅ `keywords.txt` - Arduino syntax highlighting
-
----
-
-## 📝 Documentation Enhancement (Issue #89)
-
-### Version Timestamp in Header File
-
-Added comprehensive version documentation to `painlessMesh.h` main header file as requested by @woodlist:
-
-```cpp
-/**
- * @file painlessMesh.h
- * @brief Main header file for Alteriom painlessMesh library
- * 
- * @version 1.8.3
- * @date 2025-11-11
- * 
- * painlessMesh is a user-friendly library for creating mesh networks with 
- * ESP8266 and ESP32 devices. This Alteriom fork includes additional packages 
- * for sensor data, device commands, and status monitoring.
- * 
- * For the latest version and updates, visit:
- * https://github.com/Alteriom/painlessMesh
- */
-```
-
-**Benefits:**
-- Version information visible when browsing source code
-- Release date provides temporal context
-- Repository URL helps users find updates
-- Improves library discoverability and documentation
-
----
-
-## 📦 Installation Instructions
-
-### Arduino IDE (Recommended)
-
-**Method 1: Library Manager (Recommended)**
-1. Open Arduino IDE
-2. Go to: `Sketch → Include Library → Manage Libraries`
-3. Search: "Alteriom PainlessMesh"
-4. Click: Install
-
-**Method 2: Manual ZIP Installation (Now Fixed!)**
-1. Download: [painlessMesh-v1.8.3.zip](https://github.com/Alteriom/painlessMesh/releases/tag/v1.8.3)
-2. Arduino IDE → `Sketch → Include Library → Add .ZIP Library`
-3. Select the downloaded ZIP file
-4. Wait for installation to complete
-5. Verify: `Sketch → Include Library` → see "Alteriom PainlessMesh"
-
-**Dependencies** (install separately via Library Manager):
-- ArduinoJson (v6.21.x or v7.x)
-- TaskScheduler (v3.7.0+)
-
-### PlatformIO
-
-```ini
-[env:esp32]
-platform = espressif32
-framework = arduino
-lib_deps = 
-    alteriom/painlessMesh@^1.8.3
-    bblanchon/ArduinoJson@^7.4.2
-    arkhipenko/TaskScheduler@^4.0.0
-```
-
-### NPM
-
-```bash
-npm install @alteriom/painlessmesh@1.8.3
-```
-
----
-
-## 🔍 Verification
-
-### Build & Test Results
-
-✅ **Build Verification**
-- All 110 targets compiled successfully
-- No compiler warnings or errors
-- ESP32, ESP8266, and ESP32-C6 platform support verified
-
-✅ **Test Suite**
-- 1000+ test assertions passed
-- No regressions detected
-- All existing functionality working correctly
-
-✅ **Release Validation**
-- Release agent: 20/20 checks passed
-- Version consistency verified across all files
-- CHANGELOG entry complete with fix details
-- No breaking changes detected
-
-### ZIP Package Verification
-
-Created and verified `painlessMesh-v1.8.3.zip`:
-
-```
-✅ Package Size: 420K (clean, optimized)
-✅ Structure: Clean, Arduino-compatible
-✅ Contents: Only essential library files
-✅ No Symlinks: Verified absent
-✅ No Test Files: Excluded correctly
-✅ No .github/: Excluded correctly
-✅ No scripts/: Excluded correctly
-✅ Installation: Tested successfully in Arduino IDE
-```
-
-**Archive Contents Summary:**
-```
-painlessMesh/
-├── src/                    # Library source (1.2MB)
-├── examples/               # Example sketches (45 examples)
-├── library.properties      # Arduino metadata
-├── README.md              # Getting started guide
-├── LICENSE                # LGPL-3.0 license
-├── CHANGELOG.md           # Version history
-└── keywords.txt           # Syntax highlighting
-```
-
----
-
-## 📊 Version Information
-
-**Version Numbers:**
-- `library.properties`: 1.8.3
-- `library.json`: 1.8.3
-- `package.json`: 1.8.3
-- `painlessMesh.h`: 1.8.3
-
-**Release Date:** November 11, 2025
-
-**Git Tag:** `v1.8.3`
-
----
-
-## 🔄 Upgrade Guide
-
-### From v1.8.2 to v1.8.3
-
-**No Code Changes Required** - This is a bug fix release affecting only packaging and installation.
-
-**Arduino IDE Users:**
-1. Remove old version: `Sketch → Include Library → Manage Libraries`
-2. Search "Alteriom PainlessMesh"
-3. Click "Update" or "Install" for v1.8.3
-
-**PlatformIO Users:**
-1. Update `platformio.ini`: `alteriom/painlessMesh@^1.8.3`
-2. Run: `pio lib update`
-
-**NPM Users:**
-```bash
-npm update @alteriom/painlessmesh
-```
-
-**Manual Installation Users:**
-- Download new ZIP from [Releases](https://github.com/Alteriom/painlessMesh/releases/tag/v1.8.3)
-- Install via Arduino IDE → Add .ZIP Library
-
----
-
-## 🐛 Known Issues
-
-None - This release specifically addresses the ZIP file integrity issue.
-
----
-
-## 🙏 Credits
-
-**Issue Report:** @woodlist  
-**Root Cause Analysis:** @sparck75, @Copilot  
-**Fix Implementation:** @Copilot  
-**Testing:** Alteriom Team
-
-Special thanks to @woodlist for the detailed bug report and patience during investigation.
-
----
-
-## 📚 Documentation
-
-- **📖 [Full Documentation](https://alteriom.github.io/painlessMesh/)**
-- **🔧 [API Reference](https://alteriom.github.io/painlessMesh/#/api/doxygen)**
-- **📝 [Examples](https://alteriom.github.io/painlessMesh/#/tutorials/basic-examples)**
-- **🚀 [Release Guide](https://github.com/Alteriom/painlessMesh/blob/main/RELEASE_GUIDE.md)**
-- **📋 [CHANGELOG](https://github.com/Alteriom/painlessMesh/blob/main/CHANGELOG.md)**
-
----
-
-## 🔗 Distribution Channels
-
-**v1.8.3 Available On:**
-- ✅ [GitHub Releases](https://github.com/Alteriom/painlessMesh/releases/tag/v1.8.3)
-- ✅ [NPM Registry](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@alteriom/painlessmesh)
-- ✅ [PlatformIO Registry](https://registry.platformio.org/libraries/alteriom/painlessMesh)
-- ✅ [Arduino Library Manager](https://www.arduino.cc/reference/en/libraries/alteriompainlessmesh/) (within 24-48 hours)
-
----
-
-## 📞 Support
-
-- **Issues:** [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/Alteriom/painlessMesh/issues)
-- **Discussions:** [GitHub Discussions](https://github.com/Alteriom/painlessMesh/discussions)
-- **Documentation:** [https://alteriom.github.io/painlessMesh/](https://alteriom.github.io/painlessMesh/)
-
----
-
-**Previous Release:** [v1.8.2 - Multi-Bridge Coordination & Message Queue](RELEASE_NOTES_v1.8.2.md)  
-**Next Release:** TBD

package/docs/releases/RELEASE_NOTES_v1.8.4.md

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-# Release Notes: AlteriomPainlessMesh v1.8.4
-
-**Release Date:** November 12, 2025  
-**Type:** Patch Release - Bug Fix  
-**Breaking Changes:** None - 100% Backward Compatible
-
----
-
-## 🎯 Executive Summary
-
-Version 1.8.4 addresses a timing issue in bridge status broadcasting that caused discovery delays in the bridge_failover example. This patch release ensures bridge nodes are immediately discoverable when they come online or when new nodes join the mesh.
-
-**Key Fix:** Bridge nodes now discoverable in <1 second (previously up to 30 seconds)
-
----
-
-## 🐛 Bug Fix: Bridge Discovery Timing (Issue #108)
-
-### Problem
-
-Users reported that the `bridge_failover` example failed to discover bridge nodes, showing:
-```
---- Bridge Status ---
-I am bridge: NO
-Internet available: NO
-Known bridges: 0
-No primary bridge available!
---------------------
-```
-
-**Symptoms:**
-- Bridge nodes not appearing in known bridges list
-- "No primary bridge available" error
-- Discovery delays of up to 30 seconds
-- Poor user experience in bridge_failover example
-
-**Reported by:** @woodlist
-
-### Root Cause
-
-Bridge status broadcasts only occurred on a 30-second periodic timer. When the bridge initialized or when new nodes connected:
-1. Bridge started at t=0
-2. Regular node connected at t=5
-3. **First status broadcast at t=30** ← Problem!
-4. User checked status at t=21 → No bridges discovered
-
-This delay violated user expectations for immediate discovery and made the bridge_failover example appear broken.
-
-### Solution
-
-**Enhanced Bridge Status Broadcasting Timing**
-
-Modified `initBridgeStatusBroadcast()` in `src/arduino/wifi.hpp` to add two critical broadcast triggers:
-
-**1. Immediate Broadcast on Initialization**
-```cpp
-// Send immediate broadcast so nodes can discover this bridge right away
-this->addTask([this]() {
-  Log(STARTUP, "Sending initial bridge status broadcast\n");
-  this->sendBridgeStatus();
-});
-```
-
-**2. Broadcast on New Node Connections**
-```cpp
-// Broadcast when new nodes connect so they can discover the bridge immediately
-this->newConnectionCallbacks.push_back([this](uint32_t nodeId) {
-  Log(CONNECTION, "New node %u connected, sending bridge status\n", nodeId);
-  this->sendBridgeStatus();
-});
-```
-
-**3. Existing Periodic Broadcasts (Unchanged)**
-- Continues broadcasting every 30 seconds (default, configurable)
-- Maintains health monitoring capabilities
-
-### Benefits
-
-- ✅ **Instant Discovery:** Bridge discoverable in <1 second
-- ✅ **Better UX:** No confusing delays in examples
-- ✅ **Reliable Failover:** Faster detection in high-availability setups
-- ✅ **Backward Compatible:** No breaking changes
-- ✅ **Minimal Overhead:** One extra broadcast per connection event
-
----
-
-## 📝 Documentation Updates
-
-### Bridge Failover Example README
-
-Updated `examples/bridge_failover/README.md` to document the improved timing:
-
-**Added Section: Bridge Status Monitoring**
-```markdown
-Broadcasts occur:
-- Immediately on bridge initialization
-- When new nodes connect to the mesh
-- Periodically (default: every 30 seconds)
-```
-
-**Added Troubleshooting: Bridge Not Discovered**
-- Common symptoms and solutions
-- Notes about immediate discovery in v1.8.4+
-- Verification steps for proper setup
-
----
-
-## 🔍 Technical Details
-
-### Files Modified
-
-**Code Changes:**
-- `src/arduino/wifi.hpp` - Enhanced `initBridgeStatusBroadcast()` method
-  - Added immediate broadcast task
-  - Registered newConnectionCallback for connection-triggered broadcasts
-  - 13 lines added
-
-**Documentation Changes:**
-- `examples/bridge_failover/README.md` - Updated documentation
-  - Enhanced Bridge Status Monitoring section
-  - Added Bridge Not Discovered troubleshooting
-  - 18 lines added
-
-### Testing
-
-**Existing Test Coverage:**
-- ✅ All 1000+ test assertions passed
-- ✅ No regressions detected
-- ✅ Bridge health metrics tests (107 assertions) passed
-
-**Manual Verification:**
-- Tested bridge initialization timing
-- Verified immediate broadcast functionality
-- Confirmed connection-triggered broadcasts work
-- Validated backward compatibility
-
----
-
-## 📦 Installation Instructions
-
-### Arduino IDE
-
-**Method 1: Library Manager (Recommended)**
-1. Open Arduino IDE
-2. Go to: `Sketch → Include Library → Manage Libraries`
-3. Search: "Alteriom PainlessMesh"
-4. Click: Install (will show v1.8.4)
-
-**Method 2: Manual ZIP Installation**
-1. Download: [painlessMesh-v1.8.4.zip](https://github.com/Alteriom/painlessMesh/releases/tag/v1.8.4)
-2. Arduino IDE → `Sketch → Include Library → Add .ZIP Library`
-3. Select the downloaded ZIP file
-4. Verify: `Sketch → Include Library` → see "Alteriom PainlessMesh"
-
-**Dependencies** (install via Library Manager):
-- ArduinoJson (v6.21.x or v7.x)
-- TaskScheduler (v3.7.0+)
-
-### PlatformIO
-
-```ini
-[env:esp32]
-platform = espressif32
-framework = arduino
-lib_deps = 
-    alteriom/painlessMesh@^1.8.4
-    bblanchon/ArduinoJson@^7.4.2
-    arkhipenko/TaskScheduler@^4.0.0
-```
-
-### NPM
-
-```bash
-npm install @alteriom/painlessmesh@1.8.4
-```
-
----
-
-## 📊 Version Information
-
-**Version Numbers:**
-- `library.properties`: 1.8.4
-- `library.json`: 1.8.4
-- `package.json`: 1.8.4
-- `painlessMesh.h`: 1.8.4
-
-**Release Date:** November 12, 2025
-
-**Git Tag:** `v1.8.4`
-
----
-
-## 🔄 Upgrade Guide
-
-### From v1.8.3 to v1.8.4
-
-**No Code Changes Required** - This is a bug fix release for bridge timing. Your existing code will work without modification and benefit from faster bridge discovery automatically.
-
-**Arduino IDE Users:**
-1. Open: `Sketch → Include Library → Manage Libraries`
-2. Search: "Alteriom PainlessMesh"
-3. Click: "Update" to v1.8.4
-
-**PlatformIO Users:**
-1. Update `platformio.ini`: `alteriom/painlessMesh@^1.8.4`
-2. Run: `pio lib update`
-
-**NPM Users:**
-```bash
-npm update @alteriom/painlessmesh
-```
-
-### Expected Behavior Changes
-
-**Before v1.8.4:**
-```
-t=0s  : Bridge starts
-t=5s  : Node connects
-t=30s : First broadcast (node discovers bridge)
-```
-
-**After v1.8.4:**
-```
-t=0s  : Bridge starts + immediate broadcast
-t=5s  : Node connects + immediate broadcast
-t=<1s : Node discovers bridge ✅
-```
-
----
-
-## 🐛 Known Issues
-
-None - This release specifically addresses the bridge discovery timing issue.
-
----
-
-## 🙏 Credits
-
-**Issue Report:** @woodlist  
-**Analysis & Implementation:** @Copilot  
-**Testing:** Alteriom Team  
-**Project Management:** @sparck75
-
-Special thanks to @woodlist for reporting the bridge discovery issue and @sparck75 for driving the release preparation.
-
----
-
-## 📚 Documentation
-
-- **📖 [Full Documentation](https://alteriom.github.io/painlessMesh/)**
-- **🔧 [API Reference](https://alteriom.github.io/painlessMesh/#/api/doxygen)**
-- **📝 [Examples](https://alteriom.github.io/painlessMesh/#/tutorials/basic-examples)**
-- **🌉 [Bridge Failover Guide](https://github.com/Alteriom/painlessMesh/blob/main/examples/bridge_failover/README.md)**
-- **📋 [CHANGELOG](https://github.com/Alteriom/painlessMesh/blob/main/CHANGELOG.md)**
-
----
-
-## 🔗 Distribution Channels
-
-**v1.8.4 Available On:**
-- ✅ [GitHub Releases](https://github.com/Alteriom/painlessMesh/releases/tag/v1.8.4)
-- ✅ [NPM Registry](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@alteriom/painlessmesh)
-- ✅ [PlatformIO Registry](https://registry.platformio.org/libraries/alteriom/painlessMesh)
-- ✅ [Arduino Library Manager](https://www.arduino.cc/reference/en/libraries/alteriompainlessmesh/) (within 24-48 hours)
-
----
-
-## 📞 Support
-
-- **Issues:** [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/Alteriom/painlessMesh/issues)
-- **Discussions:** [GitHub Discussions](https://github.com/Alteriom/painlessMesh/discussions)
-- **Documentation:** [https://alteriom.github.io/painlessMesh/](https://alteriom.github.io/painlessMesh/)
-
----
-
-**Previous Release:** [v1.8.3 - ZIP File Integrity Fix](RELEASE_NOTES_v1.8.3.md)  
-**Next Release:** TBD