- Reference original API documentation source from Bose Corporation
- Link to official Bose SoundTouch End-of-Life page
- Clarify this is an independent implementation
- Add disclaimer about non-affiliation with Bose Corporation
- Provide both online and local documentation references
- Update README.md CLI examples from old flag-based format to current subcommand structure
- Fix GETTING-STARTED.md CLI examples to use proper syntax
- Add comprehensive CLI-REFERENCE.md with complete command documentation
- All examples now use correct format: soundtouch-cli --host <device> <command> <subcommand>
- Document all available commands: discover, info, play, volume, source, bass, balance, clock, network, zone
- Include usage patterns, examples, and troubleshooting guidance
- Replace outdated flat flag format (-info, -volume) with hierarchical commands (info, volume get)
Breaking: CLI syntax has changed from flags to subcommands for better organization
Major documentation additions:
- GETTING-STARTED.md: Complete 10-minute tutorial from discovery to WebSocket monitoring
- API-COOKBOOK.md: 1000+ lines of real-world patterns, recipes, and best practices
- TROUBLESHOOTING.md: Systematic guide for diagnosing and fixing common issues
- DEPLOYMENT.md: Production-ready deployment patterns and operational guidance
Key highlights:
- Step-by-step examples with working code
- Error handling and resilience patterns
- Performance optimization strategies
- Security and monitoring best practices
- Docker, Kubernetes, and systemd deployment examples
- Complete troubleshooting checklist with diagnostic commands
- Production-ready configuration management
This represents a significant investment in developer experience and makes the
SoundTouch Go client accessible to developers of all experience levels.
Tobias Gesellchen