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Copilot AI commented Aug 6, 2025

This PR comprehensively updates all documentation in the SharpCAT repository to accurately reflect the current state of the Client-Server architecture and removes outdated references.

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Main README.md Updates

  • Modernized project description: Replaced informal "ideas" disclaimer with professional description of SharpCAT as a .NET Standard 2.0 CAT control library
  • Added comprehensive architecture documentation: Clear breakdown of core components, current implementation status, and planned features
  • Enhanced usage examples: Added detailed code examples showing how to use SharpCAT class, Serial communication, radio models, CTCSS tones, and DCS codes
  • Clarified Client-Server status: Honestly documented that SerialClient and SerialServer are placeholder implementations for planned future functionality
  • Updated development roadmap: Replaced outdated TODO list with structured roadmap showing completed ✅ and planned 🚧 features
  • Added repository structure diagram: Visual guide to help developers navigate the codebase
  • Improved build instructions: Maintained existing accurate build steps while enhancing context

VirtualSerial2/README.md Updates

  • Added context note: Clarified that the Windows driver sample is reference material, not integrated with the main SharpCAT library

Key Improvements

The documentation now provides:

  • Honest status reporting: Clear distinction between implemented features (serial communication, radio abstractions) and planned features (client-server architecture)
  • Practical usage guidance: Real code examples that developers can use immediately
  • Professional presentation: Transformation from personal project notes to library documentation
  • Accurate expectations: Users understand what works now vs. what's planned for the future

Technical Verification

  • Project builds successfully with 0 warnings and 0 errors
  • All existing functionality remains unchanged
  • Documentation grew from ~94 lines to 219 lines with substantial improvements in clarity and usefulness

The SharpCAT library now has documentation that accurately represents its current capabilities while being transparent about the planned client-server architecture that motivated this update.


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@ekinnee ekinnee marked this pull request as ready for review August 6, 2025 21:40
@ekinnee ekinnee merged commit 89878cd into master Aug 6, 2025
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Copilot AI changed the title [WIP] Update documentation to match current Client-Server architecture Update documentation to reflect current Client-Server architecture and implementation status Aug 6, 2025
Copilot AI requested a review from ekinnee August 6, 2025 21:50
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