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…diagnostics - Add comprehensive section on integrating MqttDiagnosticsCollector into HA custom components - Recommend saving diagnostics to Home Assistant config directory vs. alternatives - Explain trade-offs: config dir (recommended) vs. data store, logs, and separate files - Include integration pattern with HA diagnostics protocol - Provide minimal working example of HA component with integrated diagnostics - Add periodic export schedule pattern for production components
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Pull request overview
This PR adds comprehensive documentation for MQTT diagnostics functionality, helping developers integrate connection monitoring into their applications, particularly Home Assistant custom components.
Key changes:
- Introduces
MqttDiagnosticsCollectorfor tracking connection drops, recoveries, and metrics - Provides storage guidance for Home Assistant integrations (config directory vs. data store/logs)
- Includes complete working example demonstrating diagnostics collection over a 1-hour period
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| File | Description |
|---|---|
src/nwp500/mqtt_diagnostics.py |
New diagnostics collector module with connection tracking, metrics aggregation, and JSON export capabilities |
src/nwp500/__init__.py |
Exports diagnostic classes for public API access |
examples/mqtt_diagnostics_example.py |
Working example showing diagnostics integration with periodic exports and event handling |
docs/MQTT_DIAGNOSTICS.rst |
Comprehensive guide covering diagnostics integration, troubleshooting patterns, and Home Assistant integration best practices |
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Description
Adds comprehensive documentation for integrating MQTT diagnostics into Home Assistant custom components.
What's included
Motivation
Helps Home Assistant custom component developers understand best practices for exposing MQTT diagnostics to users. Provides guidance on where to store diagnostic data and how to integrate with HA's native diagnostics system.
Testing
Documentation only - no functional changes required.