v0.6.0 Reorganization - griffingilreath/Punch-Card-Project GitHub Wiki

v0.6.0: Major Project Reorganization

Release Date: March 24, 2024

Overview

Version 0.6.0 represents a significant milestone in the Punch Card Project, implementing a comprehensive reorganization of the entire codebase. This fundamental restructuring enhances maintainability, improves collaboration, and sets a solid foundation for future development.

Key Changes

Complete Directory Structure Reorganization

  • Implemented a modern, well-organized directory structure
  • Followed industry best practices for Python project organization
  • Created logical groupings for related files
  • Established clear separation of concerns between components
  • Reduced directory nesting where appropriate

Module-Based Architecture

  • Separated code into logical modules:
    • src/core/: Core functionality
    • src/display/: Display and UI components
    • src/api/: API integration
    • src/animation/: Animation engine
    • src/console/: Terminal and console functionality
  • Enhanced modularity for better code reuse
  • Improved encapsulation of functionality
  • Reduced coupling between components
  • Enabled parallel development of different modules

Enhanced Maintainability

  • Improved code organization for better maintainability
  • Enhanced navigation through logical grouping
  • Simplified imports through consistent structure
  • Reduced complexity through better separation
  • Improved naming conventions for clarity

Dedicated Module Directories

  • Created specialized directories for each component
  • Established consistent patterns for module organization
  • Included module-specific tests alongside code
  • Added README files for module documentation
  • Created clear entry points for each module

Security Enhancements

  • API Key Protection: Implemented secure API key storage in git-ignored secrets/ directory
  • Backup File Management: Added explicit patterns in .gitignore to prevent committing backup files
  • Documentation: Added comprehensive security documentation in SECURITY.md
  • Clean Repository History: Removed sensitive information from repository history

Organization Improvements

  • Centralized Configuration: Moved all configuration files to config/ directory
  • Organized Documentation: Consolidated documentation in docs/ directory
  • Legacy Code Management: Preserved legacy code in dedicated src/legacy/ directory
  • Resource Organization: Centralized resources in resources/ directory
  • Simplified Entry Point: Created clean main entry point at project root (punch_card.py)
  • Organized Backups: Moved all backup files to backups/ directory
  • Clean Project Root: Significantly reduced clutter in project root directory
  • Preserved Development History: Maintained development history in organized structure

New Directory Structure

punch_card_project/
├── src/                    # Source code
│   ├── core/               # Core functionality modules
│   ├── display/            # Display modules
│   ├── api/                # API integration
│   ├── utils/              # Utility functions
│   └── legacy/             # Legacy code preserved for reference
├── docs/                   # Documentation
│   ├── research/           # Design research documents
│   └── technical/          # Technical documentation
├── tests/                  # Test files
│   ├── unit/               # Unit tests
│   └── integration/        # Integration tests
├── config/                 # Configuration files
├── data/                   # Data storage
├── logs/                   # Log files
├── scripts/                # Utility scripts
├── resources/              # Resource files
├── secrets/                # API keys (git-ignored)
├── versions/               # Archive of previous versions
├── punch_card.py           # Main application entry point
├── update_api_key.py       # API key management utility
├── requirements.txt        # Python dependencies
└── README.md               # Main documentation

Migration Guide

If you're upgrading from a previous version, please note that import paths have changed. Update your import statements accordingly:

Old:

from punch_card import display
from led_controller import LEDController

New:

from src.display import display_manager
from src.core.hardware import LEDController

Version History

For a complete history of all versions, see the Version History page.