Summary

Comprehensive cleanup and reorganization of the GoProX repository to improve maintainability, reduce size, and establish consistent standards.

Requirements

Git LFS Implementation

• Configure Git LFS for large media files in test directory
• Update .gitattributes to track appropriate file types
• Migrate existing large files to LFS
• Document LFS usage in README

Script Organization and Naming

• Move utility scripts to dedicated directories
• Establish consistent naming conventions for all scripts
• Create logical grouping (e.g., firmware/, release/, maintenance/)
• Update documentation to reflect new structure

File Header Standards

• Establish consistent file headers across all scripts
• Include version, author, description, and usage information
• Create template for new scripts
• Update existing scripts to follow standard

Repository Size Optimization

• Remove or archive test data that exceeds GitHub limits
• Consider external storage for large test files
• Implement .gitignore patterns for temporary files
• Document size management strategies

Documentation Updates

• Update README with new repository structure
• Document cleanup procedures
• Add contribution guidelines
• Update developer setup instructions

Motivation

The repository has grown significantly and needs better organization to:

• Reduce repository size and improve clone/pull performance
• Establish consistent standards for maintainability
• Improve developer experience and contribution workflow
• Ensure long-term sustainability of the project

Acceptance Criteria

• Repository size reduced to under 1GB
• All scripts follow consistent naming and header standards
• Git LFS properly configured for large files
• Documentation updated and comprehensive
• No warnings about large files during push operations
• Clear directory structure and organization

Reference

• Previous cleanup work: git filter-repo operations
• GitHub LFS documentation: https://git-lfs.github.com
• Current repository size: ~5.1GB