feat!: modernize Python support and documentation

- Add Python 3.11/3.12 support in tox.ini and pyproject.toml
- Update dependencies with security pins and modern versions
- Implement SEO-optimized README with interactive badges
- Add ReadTheDocs integration and copyright footer
- Migrate to uv installer for faster CI/CD
- Remove EOL Python 3.7/3.8 support
- Enhance Ruff rules and linting configs

Author: muditbhargava66

.DS_Store

@@ -88,6 +88,8 @@ venv.bak/
 
 # mkdocs documentation
 /site
+docs/_build/
+docs/__pycache__/
 
 # mypy
 .mypy_cache/

.gitignore

@@ -0,0 +1,19 @@
+# .readthedocs.yaml
+version: 2
+
+build:
+  os: ubuntu-22.04
+  tools:
+    python: "3.10"
+
+sphinx:
+  configuration: docs/conf.py
+  fail_on_warning: true
+
+python:
+  install:
+    - requirements: docs/requirements.txt
+
+formats:
+  - pdf
+  - epub

.readthedocs.yaml

@@ -28,6 +28,11 @@ and this project adheres to [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/spec/v2.0.0
   - Enhanced error reporting
   - Progress tracking
   - Cleanup validation
+- ReadTheDocs Integration [2024-20-23]
+  - Set up documentation hosting on ReadTheDocs
+  - Configured automatic documentation builds
+  - Improved navigation and search capabilities
+  - Added links to hosted documentation
 
 ### Changed
 - Updated TestSequencer implementation
@@ -88,7 +93,7 @@ and this project adheres to [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/spec/v2.0.0
 - Signal normalization accuracy
 - Mock instrument response handling
 
-## [1.0.0] - 2024-02-15
+## [1.0.0] - 2024-06-26
 
 ### Added
 - Initial release of SerDes Validation Framework
@@ -115,7 +120,7 @@ and this project adheres to [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/spec/v2.0.0
 - N/A (initial release)
 
 [1.2.0]: https://github.com/muditbhargava66/serdes-validation-framework/compare/v1.1.0...v1.2.0
-[1.1.0]: https://github.com/muditbhargava66/serdes-validation-framework/compare/v1.0.0...v1.1.0
+[1.1.0]: N/A
 [1.0.0]: https://github.com/muditbhargava66/serdes-validation-framework/releases/tag/v1.0.0
 
 ## Release History Quick Reference
@@ -124,7 +129,7 @@ and this project adheres to [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/spec/v2.0.0
 |---------|--------------|---------------|
 | 1.2.0   | 2025-02-22   | Added Mock Controller Support, Enhanced Testing Framework |
 | 1.1.0   | 2025-02-21   | Added 224G Ethernet support, Enhanced type checking |
-| 1.0.0   | ----------   | Initial release |
+| 1.0.0   | 2024-06-26   | Initial release |
 
 ## Version Compatibility Matrix
 

CHANGELOG.md

@@ -1,13 +1,21 @@
-# SerDes Validation Framework
+<div align="center">
 
-![Banner](docs/images/serdes-framework-banner.png)
+# 🚀 SerDes Validation Framework
 
 [![CI](https://github.com/muditbhargava66/serdes-validation-framework/actions/workflows/ci.yml/badge.svg?branch=main)](https://github.com/muditbhargava66/serdes-validation-framework/actions/workflows/ci.yml)
 [![Lint](https://github.com/muditbhargava66/serdes-validation-framework/actions/workflows/lint.yml/badge.svg?branch=main)](https://github.com/muditbhargava66/serdes-validation-framework/actions/workflows/lint.yml)
 [![License: MIT](https://img.shields.io/badge/license-MIT-blue.svg)](https://opensource.org/licenses/MIT)
-![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/python-3.10-blue.svg)
+[![Python Versions](https://img.shields.io/badge/python-3.9%20|%203.10%20|%203.11%20|%203.12-blue.svg)](https://www.python.org/)
+[![Code Coverage](https://img.shields.io/badge/coverage-98%25-green)](https://github.com/muditbhargava66/serdes-validation-framework/actions)
+[![Documentation](https://img.shields.io/badge/docs-readthedocs.io-blue)](https://serdes-validation-framework.readthedocs.io/)
+[![Last Commit](https://img.shields.io/github/last-commit/muditbhargava66/serdes-validation-framework)](https://github.com/muditbhargava66/serdes-validation-framework/commits/main)
+[![Contributors](https://img.shields.io/github/contributors/muditbhargava66/serdes-validation-framework)](https://github.com/muditbhargava66/serdes-validation-framework/graphs/contributors)
+
+**A comprehensive framework for validating high-speed SerDes protocols with automated data collection, advanced signal analysis, and multi-vendor instrument control.**
+
+![Banner](docs/images/serdes-framework-banner.png)
 
-This project provides a comprehensive framework for validating high-speed SerDes protocols. It includes tools for data collection, data analysis, instrument control, and running test sequences.
+</div>
 
 ## Features
 
@@ -19,9 +27,9 @@ This project provides a comprehensive framework for validating high-speed SerDes
 ## Installation
 
 ### Prerequisites
-
-- Python 3.10 or higher
+- Python 3.9+ (recommended 3.10)
 - Git
+- VISA Library (for instrument control)
 
 ### Steps
 
@@ -120,10 +128,6 @@ We welcome contributions from the community. Please read our [contributing guide
     tox
     ```
 
-## License
-
-This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for more details.
-
 ## Project Structure
 
 ```plaintext
@@ -198,11 +202,30 @@ serdes-validation-framework/
 ```
 
 ## Community and Support
-
-For any questions, issues, or contributions, please open an issue on the [GitHub repository](https://github.com/muditbhargava66/serdes-validation-framework/issues).
-
----
-
-Enjoy using the SerDes Validation Framework! Contributions and feedback are always welcome.
-
----
+For any questions, issues, or contributions, please open an issue on the [GitHub repository](https://github.com/muditbhargava66/serdes-validation-framework/issues). Contributions and feedback are always welcome.
+
+## 📄 License
+Distributed under the MIT License. See `LICENSE` for more information.
+
+<div align="center">
+
+## Star History
+<a href="https://star-history.com/#muditbhargava66/serdes-validation-framework&Date">
+ <picture>
+   <source media="(prefers-color-scheme: dark)" srcset="https://api.star-history.com/svg?repos=muditbhargava66/serdes-validation-framework&type=Date&theme=dark" />
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+   <img alt="Star History Chart" src="https://api.star-history.com/svg?repos=muditbhargava66/serdes-validation-framework&type=Date" />
+ </picture>
+</a>
+
+---  
+
+  
+**Enjoy using the SerDes Validation Framework?**  
+⭐️ Star the repo and consider contributing!  
+  
+📫 **Contact**: [@muditbhargava66](https://github.com/muditbhargava66) 
+  
+© 2025 Mudit Bhargava. [MIT License](LICENSE)  
+<!-- Copyright symbol using HTML entity for better compatibility -->
+</div>