Update developer documentation to reflect simplified implementation approach based on user feedback.
Key changes:
- Rename extractMetadataFromCalibreSidecar() to extractCalibreSidecar()
- Simplify function signature: return *MediaMetadata instead of (*MediaMetadata, error)
- Replace wrapper function pattern with direct modification of extractMetadata()
- Add code example showing simple if-check at top of extractMetadata()
- Document benefits of simplified approach (40% less code, 0 call site changes)
- Add implementation note explaining the simplification
Benefits of simplified approach:
- ~150 lines of code vs. ~250 lines (40% reduction)
- No wrapper function needed
- No call site changes required
- Clearer single entry point for metadata extraction
- Better testability
- Easier to maintain
This change simplifies the implementation while maintaining all functionality. The sidecar-first approach remains the same, but implementation is cleaner and more straightforward.
See: CALIBRE_OPF_IMPLEMENTATION.md Decision 4 for full rationale
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