Getting started guide updates #4578
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WalkthroughThe pull request focuses on updating the ESPHome getting started guides for Home Assistant, primarily rebranding the "Device Compiler" to "Device Builder" throughout the documentation. The changes include clarifications on ESPHome's functionality, reorganization of the guide's structure, and updates to section titles and descriptions to enhance clarity. Additionally, new content has been added to explain the components of ESPHome, and installation instructions have been refined. Changes
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18-21: Consider enhancing the YAML files explanationWhile the explanation is accurate, consider adding a brief example or link to the YAML configuration documentation to help newcomers understand what a basic configuration looks like.
115-116: Make the Docker command example more resilientThe Docker command uses a hardcoded container ID
addon_15ef4d2f_esphomewhich may vary across installations. Consider adding a note about how users can find their actual container ID or provide a command to determine it.
139-141: Add safety considerations for GPIO usageWhile explaining that the switch can control various devices, consider adding a note about safety considerations when working with GPIO pins, especially for controlling high-voltage devices or sensitive equipment.
188-198: Consider adding troubleshooting guidanceWhile the connection instructions are clear, consider adding common troubleshooting steps or a link to troubleshooting documentation for cases where automatic discovery fails or the hostname doesn't resolve.
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146-159: LGTM! Clear and comprehensive binary sensor exampleThe binary sensor configuration example is well-structured and includes important configuration options like input mode and pullup settings.
173-181: LGTM! Clear update process explanationThe section effectively explains when and how to update devices, with a helpful note about OTA updates.
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219-221: Consider adding a cross-reference to the web interface documentation.While the description is clear, users might benefit from a link to detailed documentation about the web interface features.
The ESPHome Device Builder allows you to easily manage your nodes from a nice web interface. It was primarily designed -as a :doc:`Home Assistant add-on <getting_started_hassio>`, but can run in docker independently from Home Assistant. +as a :doc:`Home Assistant add-on <getting_started_hassio>`, but can run in docker independently from Home Assistant. +For more details about the web interface, see :doc:`web-interface`.
241-241: Consider adding browser compatibility information.While the access URL is correct, users might benefit from knowing which browsers are officially supported.
-After that, you will be able to access the ESPHome Device Builder at ``localhost:6052``. +After that, you will be able to access the ESPHome Device Builder at ``localhost:6052`` using any modern web browser +(Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge recommended).
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214-214: LGTM! Section header and anchor are well-structured.The section title change and anchor name are consistent with the rebranding effort and follow reStructuredText conventions.
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222-223: LGTM! Clear and comprehensive startup instructions.The instructions cover all deployment methods (pip and Docker) with appropriate platform-specific notes.
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Related issue (if applicable): fixes
Pull request in esphome with YAML changes (if applicable): esphome/esphome#
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nextbecause this is new documentation that has a matching pull-request in esphome as linked above.or
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currentbecause this is a fix, change and/or adjustment in the current documentation and is not for a new component or feature.Link added in
/index.rstwhen creating new documents for new components or cookbook.