Learn using Shoulder.dev Shoulder.dev transforms codebases into tailored learning experiences. Below are organized categories of the codebase to help you start with your initial focus. Core Functionality Understanding the fundamental features of Anthias, including its components and how they work together to provide digital signage capabilities. Subtopics Management How Anthias handles media assets, schedules playback, and manages playlists. Engine The mechanism for displaying content on screens, including rendering, scaling, and transitions. Communication How Anthias communicates with remote players, receives updates, and manages connections. Interface The web-based administration interface and its features for configuring and managing the system. Raspberry Pi and PC Integration Anthias’s focus on these platforms requires understanding their unique characteristics and how the codebase adapts to them. Subtopics Compatibility Understanding the supported hardware and how the codebase handles differences in hardware capabilities. Compatibility The codebase’s interaction with different Raspberry Pi OS versions and Debian distributions. Management Techniques used to manage system resources, including memory and CPU usage, on these platforms. Testing and Debugging Thorough testing and debugging are essential for ensuring the stability and reliability of Anthias. Subtopics Testing How individual components and functions are tested in isolation. Testing How different components interact with each other are tested. Testing How the entire system performs under various conditions and scenarios. Tools The tools and techniques used to diagnose and fix issues in the codebase. Logging The logging system’s role in identifying and tracking issues within Anthias. CI/CD Understanding the CI/CD pipeline is crucial for efficiently building, testing, and deploying Anthias. Subtopics Process How the codebase is built and packaged for different platforms.
