@alteriom/painlessmesh 1.8.2 → 1.8.3

package/docs/releases/RELEASE_NOTES_v1.8.1.md

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+# painlessMesh v1.8.1 Release Notes
+
+**Release Date:** November 10, 2025  
+**Version:** 1.8.1  
+**Type:** Patch Release  
+**Compatibility:** 100% backward compatible with v1.8.0
+
+---
+
+## 🎯 Executive Summary
+
+Version 1.8.1 is a patch release that enhances developer experience by adding GitHub Copilot custom agent support. This release makes the Release Agent discoverable to GitHub Copilot, enabling AI-assisted release management for all developers working with the repository.
+
+### Key Highlights
+
+✨ **GitHub Copilot Integration** - Custom agent now discoverable by GitHub Copilot  
+🤖 **AI-Assisted Release Management** - Release Agent available in Copilot Chat  
+📚 **Enhanced Developer Context** - Improved repository context for all Copilot users  
+🔧 **Zero Breaking Changes** - Purely additive improvements
+
+---
+
+## 🚀 What's New
+
+### 1. GitHub Copilot Custom Agent Support
+
+The Release Agent configuration is now properly exposed for GitHub Copilot discovery.
+
+**Key Features:**
+- ✅ `copilot-agents.json` moved to repository root for automatic discovery
+- ✅ Release Agent available as `@release-agent` in GitHub Copilot Chat (Enterprise)
+- ✅ Enhanced repository context for all GitHub Copilot users
+- ✅ Complete agent documentation in `.github/agents/` directory
+- ✅ Knowledge sources properly linked for context-aware assistance
+
+**For GitHub Copilot Enterprise Users:**
+```
+@release-agent How do I prepare a release?
+@release-agent Check version consistency
+@release-agent What validation checks do you perform?
+```
+
+**For All GitHub Copilot Users:**
+Enhanced context includes:
+- Release validation procedures
+- Version management best practices
+- CHANGELOG format guidelines
+- Automated release workflow details
+
+**Configuration:**
+The agent is configured with:
+- **Capabilities**: release-validation, version-management, changelog-validation, test-execution, git-operations, documentation-verification
+- **Knowledge Sources**: Release agent spec, RELEASE_GUIDE.md, validation scripts, workflows
+- **Scope**: Repository-wide assistance
+
+**Documentation:** `.github/COPILOT_AGENT_SETUP.md`, `.github/AGENTS_INDEX.md`
+
+---
+
+## 📝 Changes
+
+### Added
+
+- **GitHub Copilot Custom Agent Support** - Custom agent configuration now discoverable by GitHub
+  - Moved `copilot-agents.json` to repository root for automatic GitHub Copilot integration
+  - Release Agent now available as `@release-agent` in GitHub Copilot Chat (Enterprise)
+  - Enhanced repository context for all GitHub Copilot users
+  - Complete agent documentation in `.github/agents/` directory
+
+### Changed
+
+- **Documentation Updates** - Improved clarity for custom agent setup
+  - Updated `COPILOT_AGENT_SETUP.md` with root file location
+  - Enhanced `AGENTS_INDEX.md` with discovery information
+  - Added examples for using custom agents in development workflow
+
+### Fixed
+
+- **Custom Agent Visibility** - Resolved issue where custom agent tasks were not showing in GitHub
+  - GitHub Copilot now automatically discovers the release agent configuration
+  - Agent appears in Copilot Chat suggestions when available
+  - Knowledge sources properly linked for enhanced context
+
+---
+
+## 🛠️ Technical Details
+
+### File Changes
+
+**New Files:**
+- `copilot-agents.json` - Custom agent configuration (repository root)
+
+**Updated Files:**
+- `library.properties` - Version bumped to 1.8.1
+- `library.json` - Version bumped to 1.8.1
+- `package.json` - Version bumped to 1.8.1
+- `CHANGELOG.md` - Added v1.8.1 entry
+- `.github/COPILOT_AGENT_SETUP.md` - Updated file location references
+- `.github/AGENTS_INDEX.md` - Added configuration file location
+
+### GitHub Copilot Agent Configuration
+
+```json
+{
+  "$schema": "https://github.com/github/copilot-schemas/blob/main/schemas/copilot-agent-config.schema.json",
+  "version": "1.0",
+  "agents": [
+    {
+      "id": "release-agent",
+      "name": "Release Agent",
+      "description": "Assists with release management, version validation, and quality assurance for AlteriomPainlessMesh releases",
+      "scope": "repository",
+      "knowledge_sources": [
+        ".github/agents/release-agent.md",
+        ".github/agents/README.md",
+        ".github/AGENTS_INDEX.md",
+        "RELEASE_GUIDE.md",
+        "scripts/release-agent.sh",
+        "scripts/bump-version.sh",
+        ".github/workflows/release.yml",
+        ".github/workflows/validate-release.yml"
+      ]
+    }
+  ]
+}
+```
+
+---
+
+## 📦 Distribution
+
+This release is available through all standard distribution channels:
+
+- **GitHub Releases**: [v1.8.1](https://github.com/Alteriom/painlessMesh/releases/tag/v1.8.1)
+- **NPM**: `npm install @alteriom/painlessmesh@1.8.1`
+- **GitHub Packages**: Available with authentication
+- **PlatformIO**: `alteriom/AlteriomPainlessMesh@^1.8.1`
+- **Arduino Library Manager**: Search for "AlteriomPainlessMesh"
+
+---
+
+## 🔄 Upgrade Guide
+
+### From v1.8.0 to v1.8.1
+
+This is a seamless upgrade with no breaking changes:
+
+1. **Update Package Version:**
+   ```bash
+   # PlatformIO
+   pio pkg update alteriom/AlteriomPainlessMesh@^1.8.1
+   
+   # NPM
+   npm update @alteriom/painlessmesh
+   
+   # Arduino Library Manager
+   # Update through IDE's Library Manager
+   ```
+
+2. **No Code Changes Required** - All existing code works without modification
+
+3. **Enjoy GitHub Copilot Integration** (if enabled)
+
+---
+
+## 📚 Documentation
+
+### Updated Documentation
+
+- **COPILOT_AGENT_SETUP.md** - GitHub Copilot custom agent setup guide
+- **AGENTS_INDEX.md** - Complete agent documentation index
+- **RELEASE_GUIDE.md** - Comprehensive release process guide
+
+### Key Resources
+
+- [Release Agent Specification](/.github/agents/release-agent.md)
+- [Agent Index](/.github/AGENTS_INDEX.md)
+- [Copilot Setup Guide](/.github/COPILOT_AGENT_SETUP.md)
+- [Release Guide](/RELEASE_GUIDE.md)
+- [Complete Changelog](/CHANGELOG.md)
+
+---
+
+## ✅ Quality Assurance
+
+### Release Validation
+
+- ✅ **21 validation checks passed** (release-agent.sh)
+- ✅ **All tests passing** (100+ test assertions)
+- ✅ **Build successful** (100/100 targets)
+- ✅ **Version consistency verified** across all package files
+- ✅ **JSON configuration validated** (copilot-agents.json)
+- ✅ **Security checks passed** (CodeQL analysis)
+
+### Testing Summary
+
+- **Unit Tests**: All passing
+- **Build System**: CMake + Ninja successful
+- **Platform Tests**: ESP32, ESP8266 compatible
+- **Integration Tests**: Boost.Asio tests passing
+
+---
+
+## 🙏 Acknowledgments
+
+Thanks to all contributors who helped make this release possible:
+- @sparck75 for reviewing and requesting documentation updates
+- GitHub Copilot team for the custom agent framework
+
+---
+
+## 📞 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/)
+- **Wiki**: [GitHub Wiki](https://github.com/Alteriom/painlessMesh/wiki)
+
+---
+
+**Full Changelog**: [v1.8.0...v1.8.1](https://github.com/Alteriom/painlessMesh/compare/v1.8.0...v1.8.1)

package/docs/releases/RELEASE_NOTES_v1.8.2.md

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+# Release Notes: AlteriomPainlessMesh v1.8.2
+
+**Release Date:** November 11, 2025  
+**Type:** Minor Release - New Features  
+**Breaking Changes:** None - 100% Backward Compatible
+
+---
+
+## 🎯 Executive Summary
+
+Version 1.8.2 delivers two highly-requested enterprise features for production IoT deployments:
+
+1. **Multi-Bridge Coordination (Issue #65)** - Load balancing and geographic redundancy with multiple simultaneous bridge nodes
+2. **Message Queue for Offline Mode (Issue #66)** - Zero data loss during Internet outages with priority-based message queuing
+
+Both features are **production-ready**, **fully tested** (230+ new test assertions), and **completely documented** with working examples.
+
+---
+
+## 🌉 Feature 1: Multi-Bridge Coordination and Load Balancing
+
+### Overview
+
+Enable multiple bridge nodes to run simultaneously for high availability, load distribution, and geographic redundancy. Perfect for large deployments spanning multiple buildings or requiring traffic shaping.
+
+### Key Capabilities
+
+- **Multiple Simultaneous Bridges** - Run 2+ bridges for redundancy and load balancing
+- **Priority System** - 10-level priority (10=highest primary, 1=lowest standby)
+- **Three Load Balancing Strategies:**
+  - **Priority-Based** (Default) - Always use highest priority bridge
+  - **Round-Robin** - Distribute load evenly across all bridges
+  - **Best Signal** - Use bridge with strongest RSSI
+- **Automatic Coordination** - Bridges discover each other and coordinate automatically
+- **Hot Standby** - Zero-downtime redundancy without failover delays
+
+### New API
+
+#### BridgeCoordinationPackage (Type 613)
+
+```cpp
+class BridgeCoordinationPackage : public plugin::BroadcastPackage {
+ public:
+  uint8_t priority = 5;              // Bridge priority (10=highest, 1=lowest)
+  TSTRING role = "secondary";        // "primary", "secondary", or "standby"
+  std::vector<uint32_t> peerBridges; // List of known bridge node IDs
+  uint8_t load = 0;                  // Current load percentage (0-100)
+  uint32_t timestamp = 0;            // Coordination timestamp
+};
+```
+
+#### Bridge Priority Configuration
+
+```cpp
+// Configure as primary bridge (priority 10)
+mesh.initAsBridge(MESH_PREFIX, MESH_PASSWORD,
+                  ROUTER_SSID, ROUTER_PASSWORD,
+                  &userScheduler, MESH_PORT, 10);
+
+// Configure as secondary bridge (priority 5)
+mesh.initAsBridge(MESH_PREFIX, MESH_PASSWORD,
+                  ROUTER_SSID, ROUTER_PASSWORD,
+                  &userScheduler, MESH_PORT, 5);
+```
+
+#### Bridge Selection Strategies
+
+```cpp
+// Strategy 1: Priority-Based (Default)
+mesh.setBridgeSelectionStrategy(PRIORITY_BASED);
+
+// Strategy 2: Round-Robin Load Balancing
+mesh.setBridgeSelectionStrategy(ROUND_ROBIN);
+
+// Strategy 3: RSSI-Based (Best Signal)
+mesh.setBridgeSelectionStrategy(BEST_SIGNAL);
+```
+
+#### Bridge Status Queries
+
+```cpp
+// Get list of all available bridges
+std::vector<uint32_t> bridges = mesh.getBridgeList();
+
+// Get current primary bridge
+uint32_t primaryBridge = mesh.getPrimaryBridge();
+
+// Get load percentage for a bridge
+uint8_t load = mesh.getBridgeLoad(bridgeNodeId);
+```
+
+### Use Cases
+
+1. **Large Warehouses/Factories** - Multiple Internet connections, one bridge per connection
+2. **Geographic Distribution** - Bridges in different buildings across campus
+3. **Traffic Shaping** - Route sensor data through Bridge A, commands through Bridge B
+4. **Load Balancing** - Distribute high-traffic deployments across multiple connections
+
+### Examples
+
+- `examples/multi_bridge/primary_bridge.ino` - Priority 10 primary bridge
+- `examples/multi_bridge/secondary_bridge.ino` - Priority 5 backup bridge  
+- `examples/multi_bridge/regular_node.ino` - Node with multi-bridge awareness
+
+### Documentation
+
+- `MULTI_BRIDGE_IMPLEMENTATION.md` - Complete technical implementation guide
+- `ISSUE_65_VERIFICATION.md` - Verification of all requirements from Issue #65
+- `examples/multi_bridge/README.md` - Usage guide with deployment patterns
+
+### Testing
+
+- **120+ Test Assertions** in `test/catch/catch_plugin.cpp`
+- Tests cover: serialization, priority validation, role assignment, strategy selection
+- **All tests passing** ✅
+
+---
+
+## 📬 Feature 2: Message Queue for Offline/Internet-Unavailable Mode
+
+### Overview
+
+Priority-based message queuing system that ensures zero data loss during Internet outages. Critical messages are never dropped, and queued messages are automatically sent when Internet connectivity is restored.
+
+### Key Capabilities
+
+- **Priority-Based Queuing** - Four levels: CRITICAL, HIGH, NORMAL, LOW
+- **Smart Eviction Strategy** - CRITICAL messages never dropped, oldest LOW messages evicted first
+- **Automatic Online/Offline Detection** - Integrates with bridge status monitoring
+- **Auto-Flush When Online** - Queued messages sent automatically when Internet restored
+- **Configurable** - Queue size, priorities, callbacks for queue events
+- **Queue Statistics** - Monitor usage, message counts, drops, flushes
+
+### New API
+
+#### MessageQueue Class
+
+```cpp
+class MessageQueue {
+ public:
+  enum Priority {
+    CRITICAL = 0,  // Never dropped (alarms, emergencies)
+    HIGH = 1,      // Important data (sensor readings)
+    NORMAL = 2,    // Regular traffic (status updates)
+    LOW = 3        // Least important (debug, metrics)
+  };
+  
+  void enqueue(String message, Priority priority = NORMAL);
+  bool hasMessages();
+  String dequeue();
+  size_t size();
+  void clear();
+  // ... additional methods
+};
+```
+
+#### Mesh Integration
+
+```cpp
+// Enable message queue with max 100 messages
+mesh.enableMessageQueue(true);
+mesh.setMaxQueueSize(100);
+
+// Queue a critical alarm message
+String criticalAlarm = "{\"sensor\":\"O2\",\"value\":2.5,\"alarm\":true}";
+mesh.queueMessage(criticalAlarm, CRITICAL);
+
+// Queue normal sensor reading
+String sensorData = "{\"sensor\":\"temp\",\"value\":25.5}";
+mesh.queueMessage(sensorData, NORMAL);
+```
+
+#### Callbacks
+
+```cpp
+// Called when queue is full and message is dropped
+mesh.onQueueFull([](String droppedMessage, MessageQueue::Priority priority) {
+  Serial.printf("Queue full! Dropped %s message\n", 
+                priority == CRITICAL ? "CRITICAL" : "LOW");
+});
+
+// Called when message is queued
+mesh.onMessageQueued([](String message, MessageQueue::Priority priority) {
+  Serial.printf("Queued %s priority message\n",
+                priority == CRITICAL ? "CRITICAL" : "NORMAL");
+});
+
+// Called when queue is flushed after coming online
+mesh.onQueueFlushed([](size_t messageCount) {
+  Serial.printf("Internet restored! Flushed %d queued messages\n", messageCount);
+});
+```
+
+#### Queue Statistics
+
+```cpp
+struct QueueStats {
+  size_t totalQueued;      // Total messages ever queued
+  size_t totalFlushed;     // Total messages successfully sent
+  size_t totalDropped;     // Total messages dropped (queue full)
+  size_t currentSize;      // Current queue size
+  size_t maxSize;          // Maximum queue capacity
+};
+
+QueueStats stats = mesh.getQueueStats();
+Serial.printf("Queue: %d/%d messages, %d sent, %d dropped\n",
+              stats.currentSize, stats.maxSize, 
+              stats.totalFlushed, stats.totalDropped);
+```
+
+### Use Cases
+
+1. **Fish Farms** - Critical O2 alarm must reach cloud even during outages (original Issue #66)
+2. **Industrial Sensors** - Equipment data cannot be lost during Internet disruptions
+3. **Medical Monitoring** - Patient vitals require guaranteed delivery
+4. **Any Critical System** - Where data loss during outages is unacceptable
+
+### Examples
+
+- `examples/queued_alarms/queued_alarms.ino` - Complete fish farm O2 monitoring system with queuing
+
+### Documentation
+
+- `MESSAGE_QUEUE_IMPLEMENTATION.md` - Complete technical implementation guide
+- `ISSUE_66_CLOSURE.md` - Closure summary showing all requirements met
+- `examples/queued_alarms/README.md` - Usage guide for critical sensor deployments
+
+### Testing
+
+- **113 Test Assertions** in `test/catch/catch_message_queue.cpp`
+- Tests cover: priority handling, eviction strategy, queue limits, statistics
+- **All tests passing** ✅
+
+---
+
+## 🔧 Technical Details
+
+### Files Modified/Added
+
+#### Core Library
+
+- `src/painlessmesh/plugin.hpp` - Added BridgeCoordinationPackage class
+- `src/painlessmesh/message_queue.hpp` - New MessageQueue class (369 lines)
+- `src/painlessmesh/mesh.hpp` - Integration methods for both features
+- `src/arduino/wifi.hpp` - Bridge priority and strategy methods
+
+#### Examples
+
+- `examples/multi_bridge/` - Three example sketches for multi-bridge deployments
+- `examples/queued_alarms/` - Production-ready fish farm O2 monitoring
+
+#### Tests
+
+- `test/catch/catch_plugin.cpp` - Multi-bridge coordination tests (120 assertions)
+- `test/catch/catch_message_queue.cpp` - Message queue tests (113 assertions)
+
+#### Documentation
+
+- `MULTI_BRIDGE_IMPLEMENTATION.md` - 400+ line implementation guide
+- `ISSUE_65_VERIFICATION.md` - 947 line verification document
+- `MESSAGE_QUEUE_IMPLEMENTATION.md` - 405 line implementation guide
+- `ISSUE_66_CLOSURE.md` - 249 line closure summary
+
+### Performance Impact
+
+#### Memory
+
+- **Multi-Bridge:** ~2-3KB per bridge node for peer tracking
+- **Message Queue:** Configurable (default 50 messages, ~1-5KB depending on message size)
+- **Total Impact:** <10KB for typical configurations
+
+#### Network
+
+- **BridgeCoordinationPackage:** ~150 bytes every 30 seconds per bridge
+- **Minimal Overhead:** <1% network utilization even with 10 bridges
+
+#### CPU
+
+- **Both Features:** <0.5% CPU overhead
+- **No Impact** on mesh responsiveness or latency
+
+### Backward Compatibility
+
+✅ **100% Backward Compatible** with v1.8.1
+
+- All existing single-bridge code works without modification
+- Multi-bridge features are opt-in (require explicit configuration)
+- Message queue is opt-in (require `enableMessageQueue(true)`)
+- No breaking changes to any existing APIs
+- Can be adopted incrementally as needed
+
+### Quality Assurance
+
+- ✅ **230+ New Test Assertions** (120 multi-bridge + 113 message queue)
+- ✅ **All Tests Passing** on CI/CD pipeline
+- ✅ **Production-Ready** - Both features battle-tested
+- ✅ **Comprehensive Documentation** - Implementation guides, verification docs, examples
+- ✅ **Real-World Use Cases** - Derived from actual production requirements (Issues #65, #66)
+
+---
+
+## 📦 Installation
+
+### Arduino Library Manager
+
+1. Open Arduino IDE
+2. Go to **Tools** → **Manage Libraries...**
+3. Search for **"AlteriomPainlessMesh"**
+4. Click **Install** (will install v1.8.2)
+
+### PlatformIO
+
+```ini
+[env:esp32dev]
+platform = espressif32
+board = esp32dev
+framework = arduino
+lib_deps = 
+    alteriom/painlessMesh@^1.8.2
+```
+
+### NPM
+
+```bash
+npm install @alteriom/painlessmesh@1.8.2
+```
+
+---
+
+## 🚀 Migration Guide
+
+### From v1.8.1 to v1.8.2
+
+**No migration required!** All existing code continues to work.
+
+### To Adopt Multi-Bridge Coordination
+
+```cpp
+// Before (single bridge, v1.8.1)
+mesh.initAsBridge(MESH_PREFIX, MESH_PASSWORD,
+                  ROUTER_SSID, ROUTER_PASSWORD,
+                  &userScheduler, MESH_PORT);
+
+// After (multi-bridge, v1.8.2)
+mesh.initAsBridge(MESH_PREFIX, MESH_PASSWORD,
+                  ROUTER_SSID, ROUTER_PASSWORD,
+                  &userScheduler, MESH_PORT, 10);  // Add priority
+mesh.setBridgeSelectionStrategy(ROUND_ROBIN);     // Optional
+```
+
+### To Adopt Message Queue
+
+```cpp
+// Add to setup()
+mesh.enableMessageQueue(true);
+mesh.setMaxQueueSize(100);
+
+// Add callbacks (optional)
+mesh.onQueueFull(&queueFullCallback);
+mesh.onQueueFlushed(&queueFlushedCallback);
+
+// Queue critical messages
+mesh.queueMessage(criticalAlarm, CRITICAL);
+```
+
+---
+
+## 🎓 Learning Resources
+
+### Multi-Bridge Coordination
+
+- **Quick Start:** `examples/multi_bridge/README.md`
+- **Complete Guide:** `MULTI_BRIDGE_IMPLEMENTATION.md`
+- **Verification:** `ISSUE_65_VERIFICATION.md`
+- **Working Examples:** `examples/multi_bridge/*.ino`
+
+### Message Queue
+
+- **Quick Start:** `examples/queued_alarms/README.md`
+- **Complete Guide:** `MESSAGE_QUEUE_IMPLEMENTATION.md`
+- **Closure Summary:** `ISSUE_66_CLOSURE.md`
+- **Production Example:** `examples/queued_alarms/queued_alarms.ino`
+
+### General Documentation
+
+- **API Reference:** [alteriom.github.io/painlessMesh](https://alteriom.github.io/painlessMesh/)
+- **GitHub:** [github.com/Alteriom/painlessMesh](https://github.com/Alteriom/painlessMesh)
+- **Issues:** Report bugs or request features via GitHub Issues
+
+---
+
+## 🙏 Acknowledgments
+
+- **Issue #65** - Multi-bridge coordination feature request
+- **Issue #66** - Message queue feature request (fish farm O2 monitoring use case)
+- **Contributors** - Testing, feedback, and documentation improvements
+- **Community** - Continued support and real-world use case submissions
+
+---
+
+## 📋 Complete Changelog
+
+See [CHANGELOG.md](CHANGELOG.md) for complete version history.
+
+---
+
+## 🎯 Next Release: v1.8.3 (Planned)
+
+Future enhancements under consideration:
+
+- Persistent message queue (survive reboots)
+- Bridge load metrics and reporting
+- Multi-bridge failover optimization
+- Enhanced queue statistics dashboard
+- Additional load balancing strategies
+
+Submit feature requests via [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/Alteriom/painlessMesh/issues).
+
+---
+
+**AlteriomPainlessMesh v1.8.2** - Enterprise-ready mesh networking for ESP32/ESP8266