# 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](../architecture.md) - System architecture and design
- [Contributing](../contributing.md) - Contribution guidelines
- [Testing](../testing.md) - Testing framework and guidelines
- [Troubleshooting](../troubleshooting.md) - Common issues and solutions
- [Deployment](../deployment.md) - Deployment procedures
- [Roadmap](../roadmap.md) - 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](../architecture.md)
- Check [Contributing Guidelines](../contributing.md)
- Set up your [Development Environment](environment.md)