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diff --git a/docs/esp8266/general.rst b/docs/esp8266/general.rst index 3ffb2ff339..04afed46ed 100644 --- a/docs/esp8266/general.rst +++ b/docs/esp8266/general.rst @@ -71,13 +71,16 @@ and developers, who can diagnose themselves any issues arising from modifying the standard process). Once the filesystem is mounted, ``boot.py`` is executed from it. The standard -version of this file is created during first-time module set up and by -default starts up a WebREPL daemon to handle incoming connections. This -file is customizable by end users (for example, you may want to disable -WebREPL for extra security, or add other services which should be run on +version of this file is created during first-time module set up and has +commands to start a WebREPL daemon (disabled by default, configurable +with ``webrepl_setup`` module), etc. This +file is customizable by end users (for example, you may want to set some +parameters or add other services which should be run on a module start-up). But keep in mind that incorrect modifications to boot.py may still lead to boot loops or lock ups, requiring to reflash a module -from scratch. +from scratch. (In particular, it's recommended that you use either +``webrepl_setup`` module or manual editing to configure WebREPL, but not +both). As a final step of boot procedure, ``main.py`` is executed from filesystem, if exists. This file is a hook to start up a user application each time |