Enhanced x735-Script: Packaging, Performance, and Automation

[molhamalnasr]

Dear geekworm-com Team,

I hope this message finds you well. I'm excited to present my contributions to the x735-script in this pull request. I've taken the liberty to enhance the existing script by creating a comprehensive Linux package, improving processor consumption, enhancing logging, and introducing an automated workflow for package version creation across various Linux architectures.

Enhancements Made:

1. Packaging: I've meticulously packaged the script to simplify installation and uninstallation. This streamlined packaging ensures a consistent and hassle-free installation process for users across different Linux distributions.
2. Performance Optimization: I've optimized the script's processor consumption, resulting in improved efficiency and reduced resource utilization. This enhancement aims to provide a more responsive and resource-friendly experience for users.
3. Enhanced Logging: I've revamped the logging mechanism to provide more detailed and informative logs. This will assist users and developers in troubleshooting and monitoring the script's behavior.
4. GitHub Workflow Automation: I've introduced a GitHub workflow action file that automates the process of creating new package versions tailored to different Linux architectures. This automation simplifies the release process and ensures that the latest enhancements are available to a wider audience.

Testing and Validation:

I conducted rigorous testing in various environments, including Raspberry pi 3, 4 on a Linux armfh of arm32 and arm64. All tests passed successfully, confirming the stability and reliability of these enhancements.

Documentation:

I've updated the project's documentation to reflect the changes I've made. The installation instructions now include detailed steps for using the new package, optimizing performance, and leveraging the improved logging features.

Acknowledgment of Project Guidelines:

I've ensured that my contributions adhere to the project's established coding standards, maintainability guidelines, and overall objectives. Any deviations from the norm were made with a focus on enhancing the script's usability and performance.

I'm excited to receive your feedback on these enhancements. Your insights and suggestions are invaluable to me, and I'm committed to refining my work based on your input. Thank you for considering my contributions, and I look forward to collaborating further on making x735-script even more exceptional.

Best regards,
Molham Al Nasr

[leetweezard]

@molhamalnasr Great work, kudos deserved! 🫡

@geekworm-com I just reviewed the changes, please double-check and merge this PR into the main branch as it introduces an elegant solution for release management and increases efficiency through the refactored code. In my opinion, these improvements are significantly important for the community. Also, check the Issue I opened for a solution to the GPIO binary problem on Linux >6.2.

Thank you

[molhamalnasr]

Thank you @0x73-w1337 for your valuable input and review. it is indeed important to include the support for Ubuntu and i'm working on this issue to create a new release that include the support for Ubuntu 22.04 as well for Ubuntu 23.04

[geekworm-com]

Thanks to your huge contribution. @molhamalnasr @0x73-w1337

We consider that most of the users of X735 are new to Linux, and they may not be able to understand more complex scripts, so I have not merged your commit for a long time. Please understand;

I created a branch with your name, can you commit changes to the molhamalnasr branch? Or do you have other better suggestions?

Thanks

[molhamalnasr]

Dear @geekworm-com,

I hope this message finds you well. I appreciate your feedback on the recent pull request, and I understand the concerns about the complexity of the changes. I'd like to provide some additional insight into the modifications made to the code and how they aim to benefit both basic users and developers.

For Basic Users:

The primary goal of the code changes is to enhance the user experience, especially for those who might be new to Linux. The streamlined installation process ensures simplicity, and users can now install the X735 package with just three straightforward steps:

1. Execute one command to download the package.
2. Execute one command to install the package.
3. Reboot the system.

https://github.com/molhamalnasr/x735-script/releases/latest

This process eliminates the need for users to worry about the presence of additional packages like Git, manually modifying the /boot/config.txt file, or dealing with service configuration and script execution. Additionally, the new branch addresses the challenge of creating aliases for scripts, making the x735off command universally available to all users, including new ones.

For Developers:

The Pull request introduces automation to the packaging process, generating a change log and updating the readme for each new version. This ensures that the documentation is always accurate and contains the correct links and installation commands. The automation significantly reduces the potential for errors and makes the development and maintenance of the project more efficient.

I believe that these changes not only simplify the user experience but also contribute to the overall maintainability and scalability of the project. I am more than willing to address any specific concerns or make further adjustments to meet the project's objectives. Please let me know if you have any specific recommendations or if there are additional considerations to take into account.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Best regards
@molhamalnasr