# Deployment Guide - Alteriom EByte LoRa E220 Library v1.0.0

This guide explains how to deploy the first release (v1.0.0) of the Alteriom fork.

## 🚀 Release Process

### Step 1: Final Validation
Before creating the release, ensure:
- [ ] All files are committed and pushed
- [ ] Version is correctly set to 1.0.0 in all files
- [ ] CHANGELOG.md is updated with v1.0.0 details
- [ ] All workflows are present and functional

### Step 2: Create the Release Tag
```bash
# From the main branch (after PR is merged)
git checkout main
git pull origin main

# Create annotated tag for v1.0.0
git tag -a v1.0.0 -m "Release v1.0.0 - Initial Alteriom fork with CI/CD"

# Push the tag to trigger release workflow
git push origin v1.0.0
```

### Step 3: Monitor Release Process
1. Go to [GitHub Actions](https://github.com/Alteriom/EByte_LoRa_E220_Series_Library/actions)
2. Watch the "Create Release" workflow execute
3. Verify the release is created at [Releases](https://github.com/Alteriom/EByte_LoRa_E220_Series_Library/releases)

### Step 4: Submit to Arduino Library Manager
After the GitHub release is created:

1. Go to [Arduino Library Registry](https://github.com/arduino/library-registry)
2. Create a new issue with:
   ```
   Title: Add Alteriom_EByte_LoRa_E220 library
   
   Repository URL: https://github.com/Alteriom/EByte_LoRa_E220_Series_Library
   Release tag: v1.1.0
   Library name: Alteriom_EByte_LoRa_E220
   ```

### Step 5: NPM Package Publication
The release workflow automatically publishes to NPM:

1. **Automatic Publication**: NPM package is published during release workflow
2. **Package Name**: `alteriom-ebyte-lora-e220`
3. **Installation**: `npm install alteriom-ebyte-lora-e220`
4. **NPM URL**: https://www.npmjs.com/package/alteriom-ebyte-lora-e220

**NPM Package Features:**
- MCP (Model Context Protocol) server integration
- Arduino CLI and PlatformIO configurations
- Development dependencies for embedded toolchains
- Scripts for building, testing, and validation

**MCP Server Usage:**
```bash
npm install alteriom-ebyte-lora-e220
# Use in your MCP server configuration
# See .github/mcp-server-config.json for setup
```

### Step 6: Verify Distribution
Check that the library appears in:
- [ ] GitHub releases
- [ ] Arduino Library Manager (after approval)
- [ ] NPM registry at https://www.npmjs.com/package/alteriom-ebyte-lora-e220
- [ ] PlatformIO registry (if configured)

## 📋 Pre-Release Checklist

- [x] **Version Numbers**: All files updated to 1.0.0
- [x] **Repository URLs**: All point to Alteriom fork
- [x] **Metadata**: library.properties and library.json correct
- [x] **CI/CD**: GitHub Actions workflows configured
- [x] **Documentation**: README, CHANGELOG, CONTRIBUTING created
- [x] **Attribution**: Original author credited properly
- [x] **License**: MIT license maintained
- [x] **Examples**: All examples present and referenced correctly

## 🔧 Testing Instructions

### Arduino IDE Test
1. Install Arduino IDE
2. Add library via ZIP or clone
3. Try examples/01_getConfiguration/01_getConfiguration.ino
4. Verify compilation for Arduino UNO

### PlatformIO Test
1. Create new project with platformio.ini:
   ```ini
   [env:test]
   platform = atmelavr
   board = uno
   framework = arduino
   lib_deps = 
       https://github.com/Alteriom/EByte_LoRa_E220_Series_Library.git#v1.0.0
   ```
2. Build with `pio run`

## 📦 Package Contents Verification

Ensure the following files are included in the release:

### Core Library Files
- [x] `LoRa_E220.h` - Main header file
- [x] `LoRa_E220.cpp` - Main implementation
- [x] `Alteriom_EByte_LoRa_E220.h` - Alteriom wrapper header
- [x] `EByte_LoRa_E220_library.h` - Compatibility header

### Configuration Files
- [x] `library.properties` - Arduino Library Manager metadata
- [x] `library.json` - PlatformIO metadata
- [x] `package.json` - NPM/MCP configuration
- [x] `platformio.ini` - PlatformIO build configuration
- [x] `.arduino-cli.yaml` - Arduino CLI configuration

### Documentation
- [x] `README.md` - Original documentation
- [x] `README_ALTERIOM.md` - Alteriom fork documentation
- [x] `CHANGELOG.md` - Version history
- [x] `CONTRIBUTING.md` - Contribution guidelines
- [x] `LICENSE.md` - MIT license
- [x] `DEPLOYMENT_GUIDE.md` - This guide

### Support Files
- [x] `examples/` - All example sketches
- [x] `includes/` - Header dependencies
- [x] `test/` - Unit tests
- [x] `scripts/` - Utility scripts
- [x] `.github/workflows/` - CI/CD workflows
- [x] `keywords.txt` - Arduino IDE syntax highlighting

## 🚨 Troubleshooting

### If Release Fails
1. **Check GitHub Actions logs** - Look for specific error messages
2. **Verify tag format** - Must be `v1.1.0` (with 'v' prefix)
3. **Ensure GITHUB_TOKEN has release permissions** - Workflow needs `contents: write`
4. **403 Permission Errors** - Add permissions block to workflow:
   ```yaml
   permissions:
     contents: write
     issues: write
     pull-requests: write
   ```

### If Arduino Library Manager Rejects
1. Verify library.properties format
2. Check that repository is public
3. Ensure examples compile
4. Verify library structure follows Arduino standards

### If PlatformIO Build Fails  
1. Check platformio.ini syntax
2. Verify platform and framework compatibility
3. Ensure dependencies are available

## 📞 Support

If you encounter issues during deployment:
1. Check existing [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/Alteriom/EByte_LoRa_E220_Series_Library/issues)
2. Create new issue with deployment details
3. Contact maintainers if urgent

## ✅ Post-Release Actions

After successful v1.0.0 release:

1. **Update main README** - Add badges and installation instructions
2. **Announce release** - In relevant communities and forums  
3. **Monitor feedback** - Address any issues promptly
4. **Plan next release** - Based on community feedback and needs

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**Ready to release?** Follow the steps above to create the first official Alteriom release!