edgexfoundry / edgexfoundry/device-sdk-go

Add template .md pages describing how to test (with real hardware)

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documentation enhancement kamakura
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Description

Per Kamakura planning meeting (Nov 21), each device service should provide a HOWTOTEST.md page that describe how to check the base functionality of the device service with real hardware. These tests should be run manually before each release.

Each device service should also provide a WORKSWITH.md page that lists the actual hardware (make, model, web site link, etc.) that the device service has been tested with and known to work with. Provide enough details on the device/sensor so that an adopter would know where to go to get the same device.

The SDK should provide templates for these files.

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Research direction

Start by locating the SDK's existing documentation and template conventions, then identify where HOWTOTEST.md and WORKSWITH.md templates belong. Done means the SDK provides both templates with guidance for manual real-hardware testing and recording tested device make, model, and web details.

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Assessment

Tech stack
go
Domain
documentation, embedded-iot
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
38/100

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