- Updated the _cleanup_web_viewer and _cleanup_mesh_graph methods to avoid logging errors during shutdown, as the logger's stream may be closed at that time.
- Modified the shutdown method in MeshGraph to prevent logging of flushing errors, enhancing stability during the atexit process.
- Adjusted test configurations to use Path objects for bot_root and local_root, improving path handling in tests.
- Updated the MeshGraph class to prevent promoting a 1-byte edge to a 3-byte edge when the existing 1-byte edge lacks public keys, ensuring accurate observation attribution.
- Added a new test case to verify the behavior of edge promotion under specific conditions.
- Modified the BotDataViewer API to return the prefix length dynamically based on the edges, improving data consistency and user experience in the web viewer.
- Enhanced the mesh.html template to support displaying prefix byte counts, providing clearer information on node connections.
- Updated MeshGraph to support multi-resolution storage and node identity, allowing for better handling of 1-byte, 2-byte, and 3-byte edges.
- Implemented logic for merging and promoting edges based on observation counts and specificity.
- Enhanced BotDataViewer API to dynamically adjust prefix length based on configuration, improving data representation.
- Updated mesh.html template to display prefix byte counts, enhancing user experience with clearer information on node connections.
- Updated `MeshGraph` to support multi-resolution storage of edges, allowing prefixes of 2, 4, or 6 hex chars without truncation.
- Implemented prefix matching logic to ensure distinct links are maintained and accurately retrieved based on prefix queries.
- Refactored methods in `MessageHandler` and `PathCommand` to accommodate variable prefix lengths during graph lookups.
- Enhanced tests to validate prefix match functionality and edge management in the mesh graph.
- 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 utility function `decode_path_len_byte` to decode RF packet path length bytes, supporting both legacy and multi-byte paths.
- Updated various modules to utilize the new decoding logic, ensuring compatibility with configured prefix lengths.
- Modified database schemas to include `bytes_per_hop` and `out_bytes_per_hop` columns for better path management.
- Enhanced path parsing and validation across commands and services to accommodate variable prefix lengths.
- Improved logging and error handling for path-related operations, ensuring robustness during transitions.
- Update prefix command to accept BOTH legacy 2-char prefixes and
configured prefix_hex_chars (e.g. 4-char) during firmware transition
- Replace strict length validation with dual-length validation (2 or N)
- Ensure prefix lookups work with either input length via LIKE matching
- Update related SQL prefix extraction to use configured prefix length
- Add fallback handling in path parsing for legacy 2-char route data
Notes:
- This is an interim compatibility change to support mixed networks
where RF path data is still 1-byte while bot config may be 2-byte.
- Needs additional testing across real multi-hop scenarios and mixed
bot configurations.
- Translation updates are incomplete: only English strings were updated;
other translation files still need review.
- Behavior and UX may need refinement after real-world testing.
- 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.
- Introduced `[Trace_Command]` section in `config.ini.example` to enable link diagnostics with customizable parameters such as maximum hops, trace mode, and retry settings.
- Updated `command-reference.md` to include usage instructions and examples for the new `trace` and `tracer` commands, detailing their functionality for manual and round-trip tracing.
- Enhanced `mesh_graph.py` to support 2-byte trace confirmation for improved path weighting.
- Modified `message_handler.py` to update the mesh graph based on trace data, ensuring accurate edge representation in the graph.
- Added translations for the new trace commands in `en.json` to support user interaction in multiple languages.
- Added a new section in the FAQ detailing how to run meshcore-bot on a Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W, including specific configuration settings to manage memory usage effectively.
- Updated the path command configuration documentation to clarify the default values and usage of `graph_startup_load_days` and `graph_capture_enabled`, improving user understanding of these settings.
- Updated `config.ini.example` to include new settings for edge loading and graph data capture, providing clearer guidance on usage.
- Modified `MeshGraph` class to respect the new `graph_capture_enabled` setting, controlling the collection of edge data from incoming packets.
- Adjusted message handling to ensure graph updates only occur when data capture is enabled, optimizing performance and resource usage.
- Added tests to validate the new configuration options, ensuring proper functionality in various scenarios.
- Enhanced .gitignore to allow test files in the tests/ directory and committed pytest.ini for test discovery.
- Added checks for missing sections in configuration files, specifically for Admin_ACL and Banned_Users, to prevent errors during bot startup.
- Updated generate_website.py and command_manager.py to handle cases where required sections are absent, returning empty lists instead of raising exceptions.
- Introduced optional dependencies for testing in pyproject.toml, ensuring a smoother development experience.
- Improved localization handling in core.py to default to English when the Localization section is missing, enhancing user experience.
- Introduced `execute_query_on_connection` and `execute_update_on_connection` methods in DBManager to facilitate executing queries and updates on existing database connections.
- Enhanced the `_recalculate_distance_if_needed`, `_get_location_by_public_key`, and `_get_location_by_prefix` methods in MeshGraph to support optional database connection and location caching, improving performance during batch operations.
- Added a new mesh graph feature for improved path validation, allowing for enhanced routing accuracy.
- Introduced configuration options for recency decay half-life and graph-based validation settings in config.ini.example.
- Updated the PathCommand class to utilize graph-based selection methods, combining graph and geographic scores for better repeater selection.
- Implemented new methods in MessageHandler to update the mesh graph with advertisement paths and trace packet data.
- Created a new database table for mesh connections to support graph-based path validation.
- Enhanced web viewer integration to display mesh graph updates in real-time, improving user interaction and monitoring capabilities.
