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Improve error handling and project infrastructure

This commit addresses critical issues identified in the code review:

Error Handling Improvements

  • Replace unwrap() calls with proper error handling in watch.rs
  • Make watch() and watch_directory() return Result<()>
  • Use anyhow::Context for better error messages
  • Handle terminal raw mode failures gracefully
  • Add descriptive error context throughout the codebase

Code Quality

  • Define FILE_SETTLE_DURATION constant (150ms)
  • Improve error messages for better debugging
  • Ensure proper cleanup on errors via defer! macro

CI/CD Enhancements

  • Add macOS to cross-platform test matrix
  • Update deprecated actions-rs/toolchain to dtolnay/rust-toolchain
  • Ensure all three major platforms are tested

Documentation

  • Add CONTRIBUTING.md with comprehensive guidelines
  • Add CHANGELOG.md following Keep a Changelog format
  • Document contribution process and code standards
  • Add machine database contribution instructions

Bug Fixes

  • Fix potential panics in terminal mode operations
  • Improve event polling error handling
  • Better handling of keyboard and file system events

These changes improve code robustness and make the codebase more
production-ready while establishing better processes for contributors.

This commit addresses critical issues identified in the code review:

## Error Handling Improvements
- Replace unwrap() calls with proper error handling in watch.rs
- Make watch() and watch_directory() return Result<()>
- Use anyhow::Context for better error messages
- Handle terminal raw mode failures gracefully
- Add descriptive error context throughout the codebase

## Code Quality
- Define FILE_SETTLE_DURATION constant (150ms)
- Improve error messages for better debugging
- Ensure proper cleanup on errors via defer! macro

## CI/CD Enhancements
- Add macOS to cross-platform test matrix
- Update deprecated actions-rs/toolchain to dtolnay/rust-toolchain
- Ensure all three major platforms are tested

## Documentation
- Add CONTRIBUTING.md with comprehensive guidelines
- Add CHANGELOG.md following Keep a Changelog format
- Document contribution process and code standards
- Add machine database contribution instructions

## Bug Fixes
- Fix potential panics in terminal mode operations
- Improve event polling error handling
- Better handling of keyboard and file system events

These changes improve code robustness and make the codebase more
production-ready while establishing better processes for contributors.
This commit addresses security concerns identified during code review
by establishing proper security policies and automated monitoring.

## New Security Infrastructure

### SECURITY.md
- Establishes vulnerability reporting process
- Documents security best practices for users
- Outlines supported versions and disclosure policy
- Provides security hardening recommendations
- Lists security considerations for development

### Dependabot Configuration
- Automated weekly dependency updates
- Separate configs for Cargo and GitHub Actions
- Grouped minor/patch updates for easier review
- Automatic labeling and assignment
- Reduces time to address vulnerabilities

### Security Maintenance Guide
- Step-by-step instructions for addressing vulnerabilities
- Commands for cargo audit, update, and outdated
- Detailed vulnerability resolution workflow
- Testing procedures after updates
- Rollback strategy for problematic updates
- Prevention and monitoring best practices

## Documentation Updates

### README.md
- Added Security section with quick reference
- Links to SECURITY.md for full policy
- Included cargo audit/update commands
- Updated Contributing section to reference CONTRIBUTING.md

### CHANGELOG.md
- Documented all security-related additions
- Added Security section noting current vulnerabilities
- Tracks new files and configurations

## Current Security Status

GitHub has identified 5 dependency vulnerabilities:
- 1 high severity
- 3 moderate severity
- 1 low severity

Note: cargo update cannot be run in this environment due to network
restrictions, but the documentation provides clear instructions for
users and maintainers to address these issues.

## Automated Security

- Dependabot will now create weekly PRs for updates
- Security vulnerabilities will be flagged immediately
- GitHub Actions updates will be automated
- Reduces manual maintenance burden

This establishes a robust security posture for the project going forward.
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