Architecture Constraints

Topic	Constraint	Reason
Programming language for microcontroller	C++	Provides best compatibility and is the standard for Arduino programming
Programming language	Python	High readability and fast development for scripting and tooling
Operating systems	Must be executable on all major operating systems	Ensures maximum compatibility
Hardware requirements	Sensor data is collected using an Arduino	Chosen for simplicity, availability, and compatibility with sensors
Communication protocols	Sensor data is published to an MQTT broker	Enables other teams to access and use our sensor data
Testing requirements	Code coverage ≥ 75%	Helps identify bugs early and improves code quality
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Topic	Constraint	Reason
Project methodology	Scrum	Central project management tool for task distribution
Decision-making processes	Architecture decisions must be made together with the team	Encourages discussion to avoid oversight and mistakes

Topic	Constraint	Reason
Python programming	Follow the PEP8 style guide (e.g. snake_case for variables, PascalCase for classes)	Improves code readability and consistency
Arduino programming	Follow Google C++ Style Guide (e.g. camelCase for variables, PascalCase for classes	Ensures consistent, readable, and maintainable code across the Arduino codebase
Pull requests	Must be reviewed and approved by at least one other developer	To catch errors and gather suggestions before merging into main
Documentation	mkdocs	Standardized and easy-to-use tool for project documentation
Commit messages	Follow Conventional Commit	Clear and understandable commit history
Branch naming conventions	Branches are named similar to the Conventional Commit style (feat/docs)/(feature name), e.g. `docs/constraints`	Clear differentiation between branches