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* docs: rename FONT_MANAGER_USAGE.md to FONT_MANAGER.md Renamed for clearer naming convention. Part of documentation consolidation effort. * docs: consolidate Plugin Store guides (2→1) Merged: - PLUGIN_STORE_USER_GUIDE.md - PLUGIN_STORE_QUICK_REFERENCE.md Into: PLUGIN_STORE_GUIDE.md - Unified writing style to professional technical - Added Quick Reference section at top for easy access - Removed duplicate content - Added cross-references to related documentation - Updated formatting to match style guidelines * docs: create user-focused Web Interface Guide Created WEB_INTERFACE_GUIDE.md consolidating: - V3_INTERFACE_README.md (technical details) - User-facing interface documentation - Focused on end-user tasks and navigation - Removed technical implementation details - Added common tasks section - Included troubleshooting - Professional technical writing style * docs: consolidate WiFi setup guides (4→1) Merged: - WIFI_SETUP.md - OPTIMAL_WIFI_AP_FAILOVER_SETUP.md - AP_MODE_MANUAL_ENABLE.md - WIFI_ETHERNET_AP_MODE_FIX.md (behavior documentation) Into: WIFI_NETWORK_SETUP.md - Comprehensive coverage of WiFi setup and configuration - Clear explanation of AP mode failover and grace period - Configuration scenarios and best practices - Troubleshooting section combining all sources - Professional technical writing style - Added quick reference table for behavior * docs: consolidate troubleshooting guides (4→1) Merged: - TROUBLESHOOTING_QUICK_START.md - WEB_INTERFACE_TROUBLESHOOTING.md - CAPTIVE_PORTAL_TROUBLESHOOTING.md - WEATHER_TROUBLESHOOTING.md Into: TROUBLESHOOTING.md - Organized by issue category (web, WiFi, plugins) - Comprehensive diagnostic commands reference - Quick diagnosis steps at the top - Service file template preserved - Complete diagnostic script included - Professional technical writing style * docs: create consolidated Advanced Features guide Merged: - VEGAS_SCROLL_MODE.md - ON_DEMAND_DISPLAY_QUICK_START.md - ON_DEMAND_DISPLAY_API.md - ON_DEMAND_CACHE_MANAGEMENT.md - BACKGROUND_SERVICE_README.md - PERMISSION_MANAGEMENT_GUIDE.md Into: ADVANCED_FEATURES.md - Comprehensive guide covering all advanced features - Vegas scroll mode with integration examples - On-demand display with API reference - Cache management troubleshooting - Background service documentation - Permission management patterns - Professional technical writing style * docs: create Getting Started guide for first-time users Created GETTING_STARTED.md: - Quick start guide (5 minutes) - Initial configuration walkthrough - Common first-time issues and solutions - Next steps and quick reference - User-friendly tone for beginners - Links to detailed documentation * docs: archive consolidated source files and ephemeral docs Archived files that have been consolidated: - Plugin Store guides (2 files → PLUGIN_STORE_GUIDE.md) - Web Interface guide (V3_INTERFACE_README.md → WEB_INTERFACE_GUIDE.md) - WiFi Setup guides (4 files → WIFI_NETWORK_SETUP.md) - Troubleshooting guides (4 files → TROUBLESHOOTING.md) - Advanced Features (6 files → ADVANCED_FEATURES.md) Archived ephemeral/debug documentation: - DEBUG_WEB_ISSUE.md - BROWSER_ERRORS_EXPLANATION.md - FORM_VALIDATION_FIXES.md - WEB_UI_RELIABILITY_IMPROVEMENTS.md - CAPTIVE_PORTAL_TESTING.md - NEXT_STEPS_COMMANDS.md - STATIC_IMAGE_MULTI_UPLOAD_PLAN.md - RECONNECT_AFTER_CAPTIVE_PORTAL_TESTING.md Archived implementation summaries: - PLUGIN_CONFIG_TABS_SUMMARY.md - PLUGIN_CONFIG_SYSTEM_VERIFICATION.md - PLUGIN_SCHEMA_AUDIT_SUMMARY.md - STARTUP_OPTIMIZATION_SUMMARY.md - PLUGIN_DISPATCH_IMPLEMENTATION.md - NESTED_SCHEMA_IMPLEMENTATION.md - AP_MODE_MANUAL_ENABLE_CHANGES.md - PLUGIN_CONFIG_SYSTEM_EXPLANATION.md Total archived: 27 files Preserves git history while cleaning up main docs directory * docs: rename API_REFERENCE.md to REST_API_REFERENCE.md Renamed for clarity - this is specifically the REST API reference for the web interface, not a general API reference. * docs: update README.md to reflect consolidated documentation structure Updated documentation index: - Reflects new consolidated guides (51 → 16-17 files) - Updated Quick Start sections with new file names - Added consolidation history (January 2026) - Updated file references (API_REFERENCE → REST_API_REFERENCE) - Documented archival of 33 files - Added benefits of consolidation - Updated statistics and highlights - Removed outdated references - Professional writing style maintained throughout * docs: add Vegas scroll mode system architecture documentation Added comprehensive internal architecture section for Vegas mode: - Component overview with diagram - VegasModeCoordinator responsibilities and main loop - StreamManager buffering strategy and content flow - PluginAdapter integration and fallback behavior - RenderPipeline 125 FPS rendering process - Component interaction flows - Thread safety patterns - Performance characteristics Covers: - How the four components work together - Initialization and render loop flows - Config update handling - Frame rate management and optimization - Memory usage and CPU characteristics --------- Co-authored-by: Chuck <chuck@example.com>
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# Background Data Service for LEDMatrix
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## Overview
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The Background Data Service is a new feature that implements background threading for season data fetching to prevent blocking the main display loop. This significantly improves responsiveness and user experience during data fetching operations.
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## Key Benefits
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- **Non-blocking**: Season data fetching no longer blocks the main display loop
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- **Immediate Response**: Returns cached or partial data immediately while fetching complete data in background
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- **Configurable**: Can be enabled/disabled per sport with customizable settings
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- **Thread-safe**: Uses proper synchronization for concurrent access
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- **Retry Logic**: Automatic retry with exponential backoff for failed requests
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- **Progress Tracking**: Comprehensive logging and statistics
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## Architecture
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### Core Components
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1. **BackgroundDataService**: Main service class managing background threads
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2. **FetchRequest**: Represents individual fetch operations
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3. **FetchResult**: Contains results of fetch operations
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4. **Sport Managers**: Updated to use background service
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### How It Works
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1. **Cache Check**: First checks for cached data and returns immediately if available
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2. **Background Fetch**: If no cache, starts background thread to fetch complete season data
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3. **Partial Data**: Returns immediate partial data (current/recent games) for quick display
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4. **Completion**: Background fetch completes and caches full dataset
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5. **Future Requests**: Subsequent requests use cached data for instant response
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## Configuration
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### NFL Configuration Example
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```json
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{
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"nfl_scoreboard": {
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"enabled": true,
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"background_service": {
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"enabled": true,
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"max_workers": 3,
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"request_timeout": 30,
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"max_retries": 3,
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"priority": 2
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}
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}
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}
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```
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### Configuration Options
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- **enabled**: Enable/disable background service (default: true)
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- **max_workers**: Maximum number of background threads (default: 3)
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- **request_timeout**: HTTP request timeout in seconds (default: 30)
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- **max_retries**: Maximum retry attempts for failed requests (default: 3)
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- **priority**: Request priority (higher = more important, default: 2)
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## Implementation Status
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### Phase 1: Background Season Data Fetching ✅ COMPLETED
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- [x] Created BackgroundDataService class
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- [x] Implemented thread-safe data caching
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- [x] Added retry logic with exponential backoff
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- [x] Modified NFL manager to use background service
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- [x] Added configuration support
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- [x] Created test script
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### Phase 2: Rollout to Other Sports (Next Steps)
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- [ ] Apply to NCAAFB manager
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- [ ] Apply to NBA manager
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- [ ] Apply to NHL manager
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- [ ] Apply to MLB manager
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- [ ] Apply to other sport managers
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## Testing
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### Test Script
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Run the test script to verify background service functionality:
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```bash
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python test_background_service.py
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```
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### Test Scenarios
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1. **Cache Hit**: Verify immediate return of cached data
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2. **Background Fetch**: Verify non-blocking background data fetching
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3. **Partial Data**: Verify immediate return of partial data during background fetch
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4. **Completion**: Verify background fetch completion and caching
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5. **Subsequent Requests**: Verify cache usage for subsequent requests
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6. **Service Disabled**: Verify fallback to synchronous fetching
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### Expected Results
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- Initial fetch should return partial data immediately (< 1 second)
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- Background fetch should complete within 10-30 seconds
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- Subsequent fetches should use cache (< 0.1 seconds)
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- No blocking of main display loop
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## Performance Impact
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### Before Background Service
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- Season data fetch: 10-30 seconds (blocking)
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- Display loop: Frozen during fetch
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- User experience: Poor responsiveness
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### After Background Service
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- Initial response: < 1 second (partial data)
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- Background fetch: 10-30 seconds (non-blocking)
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- Display loop: Continues normally
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- User experience: Excellent responsiveness
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## Monitoring
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### Logs
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The service provides comprehensive logging:
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```
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[NFL] Background service enabled with 3 workers
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[NFL] Starting background fetch for 2024 season schedule...
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[NFL] Using 15 immediate events while background fetch completes
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[NFL] Background fetch completed for 2024: 256 events
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```
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### Statistics
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Access service statistics:
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```python
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stats = background_service.get_statistics()
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print(f"Total requests: {stats['total_requests']}")
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print(f"Cache hits: {stats['cached_hits']}")
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print(f"Average fetch time: {stats['average_fetch_time']:.2f}s")
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```
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## Error Handling
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### Automatic Retry
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- Failed requests are automatically retried with exponential backoff
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- Maximum retry attempts are configurable
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- Failed requests are logged with error details
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### Fallback Behavior
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- If background service is disabled, falls back to synchronous fetching
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- If background fetch fails, returns partial data if available
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- Graceful degradation ensures system continues to function
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## Future Enhancements
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### Phase 2 Features
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- Apply to all sport managers
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- Priority-based request queuing
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- Dynamic worker scaling
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- Request batching for efficiency
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### Phase 3 Features
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- Real-time data streaming
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- WebSocket support for live updates
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- Advanced caching strategies
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- Performance analytics dashboard
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## Troubleshooting
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### Common Issues
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1. **Background service not starting**
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- Check configuration: `background_service.enabled = true`
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- Verify cache manager is properly initialized
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- Check logs for initialization errors
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2. **Slow background fetches**
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- Increase `request_timeout` in configuration
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- Check network connectivity
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- Monitor API rate limits
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3. **Memory usage**
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- Background service automatically cleans up old requests
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- Adjust `max_workers` if needed
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- Monitor cache size
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### Debug Mode
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Enable debug logging for detailed information:
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```python
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logging.getLogger('src.background_data_service').setLevel(logging.DEBUG)
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```
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## Contributing
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When adding background service support to new sport managers:
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1. Import the background service
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2. Initialize in `__init__` method
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3. Update data fetching method to use background service
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4. Add configuration options
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5. Test thoroughly
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6. Update documentation
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## License
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This feature is part of the LEDMatrix project and follows the same license terms.
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