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# Development Guide

Welcome to the development guide for the Home Assistant MCP Server. This section provides comprehensive information for developers who want to contribute to or extend the project.

## Development Overview

The MCP Server is built with modern development practices in mind, focusing on:

- Clean, maintainable code
- Comprehensive testing
- Clear documentation
- Modular architecture

## Getting Started

1. Set up your development environment
2. Fork the repository
3. Install dependencies
4. Run tests
5. Make your changes
6. Submit a pull request

## Development Topics

- Architecture - System architecture and design
- Contributing - Contribution guidelines
- Testing - Testing framework and guidelines
- Troubleshooting - Common issues and solutions
- Deployment - Deployment procedures
- Roadmap - Future development plans

## Best Practices

- Follow the coding style guide
- Write comprehensive tests
- Document your changes
- Keep commits atomic
- Use meaningful commit messages

## Development Workflow

1. Create a feature branch
2. Make your changes
3. Run tests
4. Update documentation
5. Submit a pull request
6. Address review comments
7. Merge when approved

## Next Steps

- Review the Architecture
- Check Contributing Guidelines
- Set up your Development Environment

February 6, 2025
February 6, 2025
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