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A request from the developers

Overview

Configuring HW/SW Aspects of Armbian As developers, we aim to refactor the framework for configuring hardware (HW) and software (SW) aspects of Armbian. The goal is to achieve a modular, parameter-driven Command Line Interface (CLI), dialog, and X-based engine. We also aim to provide help for each command accessible from both CLI and menus, implement a mechanism for automated functionality testing, enable software deployment with GitHub actions, and maintain a modular design that facilitates the addition of new software titles or functionality.

User Perspective

As an end user, the functions will be categorized into three levels:

• Basic: Core functions only
• Intermediate: Functions in the middle
• Advanced: Exposed all functions

This approach ensures that users do not need to think more than necessary , providing a streamlined experience.

Proposed Features

1. Parameter-Driven CLI, Dialog, and X-Based Engine

   • Implement parameter-driven CLI
   • Develop dialog-based engine
   • Create an X-based engine Use exiting

2. Help Mechanism

   • Provide help for each command in the CLI
   • Implement a help system accessible via menus

3. Automated Functionality Testing

   • Define and set up a mechanism for automated functionality testing

4. Software Deployment

   • Enable software deployment

5. Modular Design

   • Design a modular architecture
   • Ensure ease of adding new software titles or functionality

Milestones

Milestones

• Parameter-driven CLI
  • armbian-configng string=string
  • armbian-configng -o, --option
• Help for basic commands
  • armbian-configng help
  • armbian-configng -h
  • armbian-configng --help
• Core functionality for basic level users
• Dialog-based engine
  • armbian-interface
• Software deployment with Ansible GitHub actions
• Modular architecture in place
  • Dynamically Scans lib/armbian-configng//
• Ease of adding new software titles or functionality

Additional Notes