- Added a `join` method in `MessageScheduler` to wait for the scheduler thread to finish during shutdown.
- Updated the shutdown sequence in `core.py` to include a timeout for the `meshcore.disconnect()` method, with error handling for potential timeouts and exceptions.
- Improved logging to provide clearer information during the shutdown process.
- Replaced direct SQLite connection calls with a context manager in various modules to ensure proper resource management and prevent file descriptor leaks.
- Introduced a new `connection` method in `DBManager` to standardize connection handling.
- Updated all relevant database interactions in modules such as `feed_manager`, `scheduler`, `commands`, and others to utilize the new connection method.
- Improved code readability and maintainability by consolidating connection logic.
- Introduced a new `[Data_Retention]` section in `config.ini.example` to manage retention periods for various database tables, including packet stream, daily stats, and observed paths.
- Updated `mkdocs.yml` and `configuration.md` to include documentation for the new data retention settings.
- Implemented data retention cleanup methods in `mesh_graph.py`, `repeater_manager.py`, and `scheduler.py` to enforce retention policies automatically.
- Enhanced the web viewer's data cleanup logic to utilize the new retention settings, ensuring efficient database management.
- Added a new FAQ section addressing common issues when moving a database to a new install, including schema mismatches, stale operations, and timeout errors.
- Updated error logging in `feed_manager.py` and `scheduler.py` to use `logger.exception` for better traceback visibility during message queue and channel operation errors.
- Improved command help text generation in `command_manager.py` to ensure proper formatting and context filtering based on message length.
- Enhanced command availability checks in `cmd_command.py` and `help_command.py` to respect channel-specific overrides and improve user experience.
- Introduced a new utility function `get_config_timezone` to centralize timezone retrieval and validation from the bot's configuration.
- Updated various commands and the scheduler to utilize the new function, ensuring consistent timezone handling and fallback mechanisms.
- Removed direct dependencies on `pytz` in favor of a more flexible approach that supports both `pytz` and `zoneinfo` for timezone management.
- Enhanced logging for invalid timezone configurations to improve troubleshooting.
- Removed unnecessary import of the `html` module in `feed_manager.py`.
- Moved the `import inspect` statement to the module level in `plugin_loader.py` for better organization.
- Initialized `last_channel_ops_check_time` and `last_message_queue_check_time` attributes in `scheduler.py` to streamline message scheduling logic.
- Cleaned up redundant checks for attribute existence in the `MessageScheduler` class.
- Removed the custom `_decode_escape_sequences` method from multiple classes and replaced it with a centralized `decode_escape_sequences` function in the utils module.
- Updated all relevant modules (CommandManager, MessageScheduler, GreeterCommand) to utilize the new function for decoding escape sequences in configuration strings, improving code maintainability and consistency.
- Enhanced the config example to clarify the usage of escape sequences in messages.
- Introduced a new method `reload_config` to allow dynamic reloading of the configuration without restarting the bot, ensuring seamless updates to settings.
- Added a helper method `_get_radio_settings` to retrieve current radio settings for comparison during reload.
- Updated `admin_commands` in `config.ini.example` to include the new `reload` command, enabling admin users to reload configurations on-the-fly.
- Enhanced the `setup_scheduled_messages` method in the scheduler to clear existing jobs before reloading, preventing duplicates.
- Introduced a mechanism to utilize the main event loop for scheduling coroutines, preventing deadlocks when the main loop is running.
- Updated the JWT renewal interval to 12 hours, with tokens now valid for 24 hours, improving token management.
- Refactored various async function calls in the MessageScheduler, WeatherService, and PacketCaptureService to ensure consistent event loop usage.
- Improved error handling and logging for scheduled tasks, enhancing robustness and maintainability.
- Replaced the validate_safe_path function with a new resolve_path utility to simplify database path resolution in BotDataViewer, BotIntegration, and MapUploaderService.
- Updated the logic to ensure that both relative and absolute paths are handled correctly, enhancing the robustness of database connections.
- Improved code readability and maintainability by centralizing path resolution logic.
- Centralized placeholder handling in utils instead of individual function handlers
- Set a timeout of 30 seconds for SQLite connections in MessageScheduler and BotIntegration to improve reliability.
- Added validation for the database path in BotIntegration, ensuring it is safe and relative to the bot root, enhancing robustness.
- Introduced a bot_root attribute in BotDataViewer for path validation.
- Added a new method in MessageScheduler to fetch and format mesh statistics for scheduled messages, including total contacts, repeaters, companions, and recent activity.
- Updated the message formatting logic to replace placeholders with actual mesh data, improving the relevance of scheduled updates.
- Enhanced logging for better debugging of mesh info retrieval and message processing.
- Updated config.ini.example to include examples of new placeholders for mesh network information.
- Modified database connection calls in DBManager, FeedManager, and MessageScheduler to convert db_path to a string and set a timeout of 30 seconds, improving reliability and performance of database operations.
- Enhanced error logging to include detailed information about database path existence and permissions, aiding in debugging and ensuring smoother operation.
- Added configuration sections for joke and dadjoke commands in config.ini.example, allowing channel restrictions for command usage.
- Updated BaseCommand to derive configuration section names for commands, improving consistency in command management.
- Implemented channel access checks in can_execute methods for JokeCommand and DadJokeCommand to ensure commands are only executed in allowed channels.
- Improved error logging in FeedManager and MessageScheduler to include database path information for better debugging.
- Convert send_scheduled_message to synchronous wrapper for schedule library
- Add _send_scheduled_message_async for actual async implementation
- Handle event loop creation in scheduler thread
- Fixes RuntimeWarning: coroutine was never awaited
