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# Contributing to NetPulse
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Thank you for your interest in contributing to **NetPulse**! We welcome contributions of all kinds—whether you’re improving documentation, fixing bugs, proposing new features, or helping with testing.
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## Table of Contents
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1. Why Contribute?
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2. Code of Conduct
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3. Getting Started
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4. Reporting Issues
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5. Feature Requests
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6. Development Workflow
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7. Coding Guidelines
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8. Commit Message Format
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9. Pull Request Process
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10. Contact & Support
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---
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## 1. Why Contribute?
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NetPulse is an open-source, community-driven project. Your contributions will help:
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- Accelerate development of new features
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- Improve stability and performance
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- Write and refine documentation
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- Grow and support a welcoming community
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---
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## 2. Code of Conduct
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By participating in this project, you agree to abide by the [Code of Conduct](CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md). Please read it to ensure a safe and respectful community.
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## 3. Getting Started
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1. Fork the repository on GitLab:
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`https://gitlab.com/open-pulse-security/net-pulse`
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2. Clone your fork locally:
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```bash
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git clone https://gitlab.com/your-username/net-pulse.git
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cd NetPulse
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```
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3. Create and activate a Python 3.8+ virtual environment:
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```bash
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python3 -m venv .venv
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source .venv/bin/activate # Linux/macOS
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.\.venv\Scripts\activate # Windows
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```
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4. Install development dependencies (once `requirements-dev.txt` is added):
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```bash
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pip install -r requirements-dev.txt
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```
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5. (Optional) Set up pre-commit hooks for linting/formatting:
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```bash
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pip install pre-commit
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pre-commit install
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```
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## 4. Reporting Issues
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If you find a bug or run into any problems:
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1. Search existing issues to see if it’s already been reported.
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2. If not, open a new issue and include:
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- A clear, descriptive title
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- Steps to reproduce the problem
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- Expected vs. actual behavior
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- Screenshots or logs, if applicable
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## 5. Feature Requests
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We welcome ideas for new features! To request a feature:
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1. Check the list of open issues/features to avoid duplicates.
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2. Create a new issue with:
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- A descriptive title
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- A summary of the proposed feature
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- Any relevant use cases or sketches
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## 6. Development Workflow
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We follow a **GitLab flow**:
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1. **Branching**
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- Create a branch per issue or feature:
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`git checkout -b feat/<short-description>`
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`git checkout -b fix/<short-description>`
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2. **Work**
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- Make your changes
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- Run tests and linters locally
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3. **Commit**
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- Write clear, concise commit messages (see below)
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4. **Push**
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- Push your branch to your fork:
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`git push origin feat/<short-description>`
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5. **Pull Request**
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- Open a PR against `main` in the upstream repo
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- Fill out the PR template with details
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## 7. Coding Guidelines
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- Follow [PEP 8](https://www.python.org/dev/peps/pep-0008/) for Python style.
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- Use meaningful variable and function names.
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- Keep functions short and focused (max ~50 lines).
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- Document public functions and classes with docstrings.
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- For UI code (Tkinter), separate logic from presentation where possible.
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- Write tests for new features/bug fixes.
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## 8. Commit Message Format
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Use a simple, consistent format:
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```
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<type>(<scope>): <short description>
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<body>
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<footer>
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```
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- **type**: feat, fix, docs, refactor, test, chore
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- **scope**: optional area of the code (e.g., `gui`, `core`, `storage`)
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- **short description**: ≤50 characters
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- **body**: more detailed explanation (wrap at 72 characters)
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- **footer**: issue references, breaking changes, etc.
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Example:
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```
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feat(core): add JSON-based persistence layer
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This adds save_data() and load_data() functions to handle
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equipment data in JSON format.
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Closes #12
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```
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## 9. Pull Request Process
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1. Ensure your branch is up to date with `main`.
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2. Run all tests and make sure they pass.
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3. Link related issues in the PR description.
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4. Describe what you’ve done and why.
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5. Request reviews from maintainers.
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6. Address review comments and update your PR.
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## 10. Contact & Support
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- For general discussion and questions, use GitLab Discussions.
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- For urgent issues, open an issue and tag a maintainer.
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- You can also reach the maintainers via email: code@openpulsesec.org
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---
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Thank you for helping make NetPulse better! 🚀
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# NetPulse 🚀
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**NetPulse** is an open-source network management software solution designed to help IT administrators track, monitor, and manage their network equipment. This project is currently in its **early planning phase**, and we welcome contributions from the community!
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## 📋 Project Overview
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NetPulse aims to provide a centralized platform for managing network devices such as switches, firewalls, servers, and access points. Key features will include:
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- **Equipment Management**: Add, edit, and delete network devices.
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- **Status Monitoring**: Real-time device status updates.
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- **Logging and Reporting**: Detailed logs and reports for auditing.
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## 🛠️ Technology Stack
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- **Programming Language**: Python
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- **GUI Framework**: Tkinter
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- **Data Storage**: JSON (initially), SQLite (future)
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- **Networking**: `ping3` or `scapy` for device monitoring
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## 🚧 Current Status
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This project is currently in the **planning and specification phase**. No code has been written yet, but we’re actively working on defining the project scope and requirements.
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## 🤝 How to Contribute
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We welcome contributions from the community! Here’s how you can get involved:
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1. **Fork the repository** and create a new branch for your changes.
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2. **Submit a pull request** with a detailed description of your changes.
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3. Follow the [contribution guidelines](CONTRIBUTING.md) for more details.
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## 📜 License
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This project is licensed under the **MIT License**. See the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.
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## 📬 Contact
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Have questions or ideas? Feel free to reach out:
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- **Email**: code@openpulsesec.org
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- **GitHub Issues**: [Open an issue](https://gitlab.com/open-pulse-security/net-pulse/issues)
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*NetPulse is a work in progress. Stay tuned for updates!*
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### **Core Features**
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1. **Equipment Management**:
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- Add, edit, and delete network equipment (switches, firewalls, servers, access points).
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- View a list of all equipment with details (name, IP, location, status, etc.).
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- Search and filter equipment by type, location, or status.
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2. **Status Monitoring**:
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- Implement a ping feature to check if devices are online.
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- Display real-time status (e.g., "Online", "Offline", "Degraded").
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- Add a refresh button to update statuses.
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3. **Logging**:
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- Log all actions (add, edit, delete, status changes).
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- View logs in a separate tab or window.
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- Filter logs by date, action type, or equipment.
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4. **Data Persistence**:
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- Save equipment data to a JSON file (or a database like SQLite for scalability).
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- Load data on application startup.
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5. **User Interface Enhancements**:
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- Add a dashboard with summary statistics (e.g., total devices, online/offline counts).
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- Use a table or treeview to display equipment in a structured way.
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- Add tooltips and help messages for better usability.
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### **Advanced Features**
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6. **Network Discovery**:
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- Automatically discover devices on the network using tools like `nmap` or `scapy`.
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- Add discovered devices to the system with a single click.
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7. **Alerts and Notifications**:
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- Send email or desktop notifications when a device goes offline or comes back online.
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- Set thresholds for alerts (e.g., high CPU usage on a server).
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8. **Backup and Restore**:
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- Allow exporting equipment data to a file (e.g., CSV, JSON).
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- Import data from a file to restore the system.
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9. **Role-Based Access Control**:
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- Add user authentication (e.g., login screen).
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- Implement roles (e.g., Admin, Viewer) with different permissions.
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10. **Reporting**:
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- Generate reports (e.g., list of offline devices, equipment by location).
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- Export reports to PDF or Excel.
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### **Technical Enhancements**
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11. **Database Integration**:
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- Replace JSON file storage with a database (e.g., SQLite, MySQL, PostgreSQL).
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- Use an ORM like SQLAlchemy for easier database management.
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12. **API Integration**:
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- Integrate with APIs from network equipment vendors (e.g., Cisco, Juniper) to fetch real-time data.
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- Use SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) to monitor devices.
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13. **Multi-Threading**:
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- Use multi-threading for tasks like pinging devices to avoid freezing the UI.
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14. **Customizable UI**:
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- Allow users to customize the UI (e.g., change themes, rearrange columns).
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15. **Error Handling**:
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- Add robust error handling for invalid inputs, network issues, etc.
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- Display user-friendly error messages.
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### **Optional Features**
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16. **Network Mapping**:
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- Create a visual map of the network topology (e.g., using Graphviz or a custom canvas).
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17. **Scheduled Tasks**:
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- Schedule periodic tasks (e.g., ping devices every 5 minutes, generate daily reports).
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18. **Integration with Monitoring Tools**:
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- Integrate with tools like Nagios, Zabbix, or PRTG for advanced monitoring.
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19. **Mobile-Friendly**:
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- Create a web-based version of the system using Flask/Django for mobile access.
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20. **Documentation**:
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- Add a help section or user manual within the application.
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### **Implementation Order**
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1. Start with **Core Features** (1-5) to get a functional system.
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2. Add **Advanced Features** (6-10) to enhance functionality.
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3. Implement **Technical Enhancements** (11-15) for scalability and performance.
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4. Add **Optional Features** (16-20) for polish and advanced use cases.
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