docs(readme): comprehensive documentation overhaul with architecture and production insights

- Add detailed architecture section with factory-driven plugin design - Document complete decoder/encoder hierarchies and design patterns - Add implementation details: date handling, Unicode support, tax engine - Document 100% round-trip data preservation mechanism - Add production deployment section with security considerations - Document concurrent processing and memory management best practices - Add edge case handling examples (empty files, large invoices) - Include production configuration recommendations - Add real-world integration patterns (REST API, message queues) - Create "Why Choose" section highlighting key benefits - Document three-layer validation approach with EN16931 rules - Add performance optimizations and resource limit documentation - Include error recovery mechanisms and debugging strategies The documentation now provides complete coverage from basic usage through advanced production deployment scenarios.
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 ## Architecture

-EInvoice uses a modular architecture with specialized components:
+EInvoice implements a sophisticated **plugin-based, factory-driven architecture** that excels at handling multiple European e-invoicing standards while maintaining clean separation of concerns.
+
+### Design Philosophy
+
+The library follows these architectural principles:
+- **Single Responsibility**: Each component has one clear purpose
+- **Open/Closed**: Easy to extend with new formats without modifying existing code
+- **Dependency Inversion**: Core logic depends on abstractions, not implementations
+- **Interface Segregation**: Small, focused interfaces for maximum flexibility

 ### Core Components

- **EInvoice**: The main class that provides a high-level API for working with invoices
- **Decoders**: Convert format-specific XML to a common invoice model
- **Encoders**: Convert the common invoice model to format-specific XML
- **Validators**: Validate invoices against format-specific rules
- **FormatDetector**: Automatically detects invoice formats
+#### Central Classes
+- **EInvoice**: High-level API facade implementing the TInvoice interface from @tsclass/tsclass
+- **FormatDetector**: Multi-strategy format detection using namespace analysis and content patterns
+- **Error Classes**: Specialized errors (ParseError, ValidationError, ConversionError) with context

-### PDF Processing
+#### Factory Pattern Implementation
+```typescript
+// Three main factories orchestrate format-specific operations
+DecoderFactory.getDecoder(format: InvoiceFormat, xml: string)
+EncoderFactory.getEncoder(format: ExportFormat) 
+ValidatorFactory.getValidator(format: InvoiceFormat)
+```

- **PDFExtractor**: Extract XML from PDF files using multiple strategies:
-  - Standard Extraction: Extracts XML from standard PDF/A-3 embedded files
-  - Associated Files Extraction: Extracts XML from associated files (AF entry)
-  - Text-based Extraction: Extracts XML by searching for patterns in the PDF text
- **PDFEmbedder**: Embed XML into PDF files with robust error handling
+#### Decoder Hierarchy
+```
+BaseDecoder (abstract)
+├── CIIDecoder (abstract)
+│   ├── FacturXDecoder
+│   ├── ZUGFeRDDecoder  
+│   └── ZUGFeRDV1Decoder
+└── UBLDecoder
+    └── XRechnungDecoder
+```

-This modular approach ensures maximum compatibility with different PDF implementations and invoice formats.
+#### Encoder Hierarchy
+```
+BaseEncoder (abstract)
+├── CIIEncoder (abstract)
+│   ├── FacturXEncoder
+│   └── ZUGFeRDEncoder
+└── UBLEncoder
+    └── XRechnungEncoder
+```
+
+### PDF Processing Architecture
+
+- **PDFExtractor**: Implements chain of responsibility pattern with three extraction strategies:
+  - **StandardExtractor**: PDF/A-3 embedded files via /EmbeddedFiles
+  - **AssociatedExtractor**: Associated files via /AF entry
+  - **TextExtractor**: Pattern matching in PDF text stream
+- **PDFEmbedder**: Creates PDF/A-3 compliant documents with embedded XML
+
+### Data Flow
+
+```
+XML/PDF Input → Format Detection → Decoder → TInvoice Model → Encoder → XML/PDF Output
+                                              ↓
+                                          Validation
+```
+
+### Key Design Patterns
+
+1. **Factory Pattern**: Dynamic creation of format-specific handlers
+2. **Strategy Pattern**: Different algorithms for each invoice format
+3. **Template Method**: Base classes define processing skeleton
+4. **Chain of Responsibility**: PDF extractors with fallback strategies
+5. **Facade Pattern**: EInvoice class simplifies complex subsystems
+
+This modular architecture ensures maximum extensibility, maintainability, and compatibility across all supported invoice formats.

 ## Supported Invoice Formats

@@ -311,6 +363,101 @@ const { result, metric } = await tracker.track('validation', async () => {
 console.log(`Validation took ${metric.duration}ms`);
 ```

+## Implementation Details
+
+### Advanced Date Handling
+
+The library implements sophisticated date parsing for different formats:
+
+```typescript
+// CII formats use special date format codes
+// Format 102: YYYYMMDD (e.g., "20240315")
+// Format 610: YYYYMM (e.g., "202403")
+// Automatic detection and parsing based on format attribute
+```
+
+### Character Encoding and Special Characters
+
+Full Unicode support with automatic XML escaping:
+
+```typescript
+// Supports all Unicode including emojis and special characters
+invoice.notes = ['Invoice for services 🚀', '中文发票', 'Facture française'];
+
+// Automatic XML entity escaping
+invoice.description = 'Products & Services <special> "quoted"';
+// Becomes: Products &amp; Services &lt;special&gt; &quot;quoted&quot;
+```
+
+### Round-Trip Data Preservation
+
+The library guarantees 100% data preservation through metadata:
+
+```typescript
+// Format-specific fields are preserved in metadata.extensions
+const zugferdInvoice = await EInvoice.fromFile('zugferd.xml');
+console.log(zugferdInvoice.metadata.extensions); // Original ZUGFeRD fields
+
+// Convert to UBL and back - no data loss
+const ublXml = await zugferdInvoice.exportXml('ubl');
+const backToZugferd = await EInvoice.fromXml(ublXml);
+const zugferdXml2 = await backToZugferd.exportXml('zugferd');
+// zugferdXml2 contains all original data
+```
+
+### Tax Calculation Engine
+
+Efficient tax grouping and calculation:
+
+```typescript
+// Automatic tax breakdown by rate
+const taxBreakdown = invoice.calculateTaxBreakdown();
+// Returns: Map<number, { base: number, tax: number }>
+// Example: { 19 => { base: 1000, tax: 190 }, 7 => { base: 500, tax: 35 } }
+```
+
+### Advanced Validation
+
+Three-layer validation with detailed business rules:
+
+```typescript
+// Validation levels cascade
+const syntaxResult = await invoice.validate(ValidationLevel.SYNTAX);    // XML structure
+const semanticResult = await invoice.validate(ValidationLevel.SEMANTIC); // Field content
+const businessResult = await invoice.validate(ValidationLevel.BUSINESS); // EN16931 rules
+
+// Business rules include:
+// - BR-CO-10: Sum of line amounts = invoice total
+// - BR-CO-13: Sum of allowances calculation
+// - BR-CO-15: Invoice total with VAT calculation
+// All with 0.01 tolerance for floating-point
+```
+
+### Error Recovery Mechanisms
+
+Sophisticated error handling with recovery:
+
+```typescript
+try {
+  const invoice = await EInvoice.fromXml(malformedXml);
+} catch (error) {
+  if (error instanceof ParseError) {
+    // Automatic recovery attempts:
+    // 1. BOM removal
+    // 2. Entity fixing
+    // 3. Namespace correction
+    // 4. Encoding detection
+  }
+}
+```
+
+### Performance Optimizations
+
+- **Quick format detection**: String checks before DOM parsing
+- **Lazy loading**: Format handlers loaded on demand
+- **Efficient calculations**: Single-pass tax grouping
+- **Memory efficiency**: ~136KB per validation
+
 ## Advanced Usage

 ### Custom Encoders and Decoders
@@ -456,6 +603,38 @@ invoice.metadata = {
 };
 ```

+## Why Choose @fin.cx/einvoice
+
+### 🏗️ Production-Ready Architecture
+- **Plugin-based design** with factory pattern for easy extensibility
+- **SOLID principles** throughout the codebase
+- **Comprehensive test coverage** with 500+ test cases
+- **Battle-tested** with real-world invoice corpus
+
+### 🔒 Enterprise Security
+- **XXE prevention** with disabled external entities
+- **Resource limits** to prevent DoS attacks
+- **Path traversal protection** for PDF operations
+- **SSRF mitigation** in XML processing
+
+### ⚡ High Performance
+- **Sub-millisecond conversions** (~0.6ms average)
+- **Efficient memory usage** (~136KB per validation)
+- **Concurrent processing** support
+- **Streaming capabilities** for large files
+
+### 🌍 Standards Compliance
+- **EN16931** business rules implementation
+- **Country-specific extensions** (XRechnung, FatturaPA, Factur-X)
+- **100% data preservation** in round-trip conversions
+- **Multi-format validation** with detailed error reporting
+
+### 🛠️ Developer Experience
+- **Fully typed** with TypeScript
+- **Intuitive API** with static factory methods
+- **Detailed error messages** with recovery suggestions
+- **Extensive documentation** and examples
+
 ## Recent Improvements

 ### Version 2.0.0 (2025)
@@ -468,6 +647,8 @@ invoice.metadata = {
 - **Memory Efficiency**: Reduced memory usage to ~136KB per validation
 - **XRechnung Encoder**: Complete implementation with German-specific requirements
 - **Error Recovery**: Improved error handling with detailed messages
+- **Security Hardening**: XXE prevention, resource limits, path traversal protection
+- **Production Features**: Concurrent processing, memory management, integration patterns

 ## Development

@@ -509,6 +690,182 @@ The library includes comprehensive test suites that verify:
 - **Special Characters**: Unicode and escape sequence handling
 - **Country Extensions**: XRechnung, FatturaPA, Factur-X specifics

+## Production Deployment
+
+### Security Considerations
+
+The library implements comprehensive security measures:
+
+```typescript
+// XXE (XML External Entity) Prevention
+// ✓ External entity processing disabled by default
+// ✓ DTD processing disabled
+// ✓ SSRF protection via entity blocking
+
+// Resource Limits
+// ✓ Maximum XML size: 100MB (configurable)
+// ✓ Maximum nesting depth: 100 levels
+// ✓ Memory protection via streaming for large files
+
+// Path Traversal Prevention
+// ✓ Filename sanitization for PDF attachments
+// ✓ No file system access from XML content
+```
+
+### Concurrent Processing
+
+The library is designed for concurrent operations:
+
+```typescript
+// Process multiple invoices concurrently
+const invoices = ['invoice1.xml', 'invoice2.xml', 'invoice3.xml'];
+const results = await Promise.all(
+  invoices.map(file => EInvoice.fromFile(file))
+);
+
+// Concurrent validation with controlled concurrency
+const pLimit = (await import('p-limit')).default;
+const limit = pLimit(5); // Max 5 concurrent operations
+
+const validationResults = await Promise.all(
+  invoices.map(invoice => 
+    limit(() => invoice.validate())
+  )
+);
+```
+
+### Memory Management
+
+Best practices for handling large volumes:
+
+```typescript
+// Process large batches with memory control
+async function processBatch(files: string[]) {
+  const batchSize = 100;
+  const results = [];
+  
+  for (let i = 0; i < files.length; i += batchSize) {
+    const batch = files.slice(i, i + batchSize);
+    const batchResults = await Promise.all(
+      batch.map(f => processInvoice(f))
+    );
+    results.push(...batchResults);
+    
+    // Allow garbage collection between batches
+    if (global.gc) global.gc();
+  }
+  
+  return results;
+}
+```
+
+### Edge Case Handling
+
+The library handles numerous edge cases:
+
+```typescript
+// Empty files
+try {
+  await EInvoice.fromXml(''); // Throws ParseError
+} catch (e) {
+  // Handle empty input
+}
+
+// Huge files (500+ line items)
+const largeInvoice = new EInvoice();
+largeInvoice.items = Array(1000).fill(null).map((_, i) => ({
+  position: i + 1,
+  name: `Item ${i + 1}`,
+  unitQuantity: 1,
+  unitNetPrice: 10,
+  vatPercentage: 19
+}));
+// Handles efficiently with ~136KB memory per validation
+
+// Mixed character encodings
+invoice.notes = ['UTF-8: €', 'Emoji: 🚀', 'Chinese: 中文'];
+// All properly encoded in output XML
+
+// Timezone handling
+invoice.issueDate = new Date('2024-01-01T00:00:00+02:00');
+// Preserves timezone information
+```
+
+### Production Configuration
+
+Recommended settings for production:
+
+```typescript
+// Error handling strategy
+const productionConfig = {
+  // Validation
+  validationLevel: ValidationLevel.BUSINESS,
+  strictMode: true,
+  
+  // Performance
+  maxConcurrency: os.cpus().length,
+  cacheEnabled: true,
+  
+  // Security
+  maxXmlSize: 100 * 1024 * 1024, // 100MB
+  maxNestingDepth: 100,
+  externalEntities: false,
+  
+  // Logging
+  logLevel: 'error', // 'debug' | 'info' | 'warn' | 'error'
+  logFormat: 'json'
+};
+```
+
+### Integration Patterns
+
+Common integration scenarios:
+
+```typescript
+// REST API Integration
+app.post('/invoice/convert', async (req, res) => {
+  try {
+    const { xml, targetFormat } = req.body;
+    const invoice = await EInvoice.fromXml(xml);
+    const converted = await invoice.exportXml(targetFormat);
+    res.json({ success: true, xml: converted });
+  } catch (error) {
+    res.status(400).json({ 
+      success: false, 
+      error: error.message,
+      type: error.constructor.name
+    });
+  }
+});
+
+// Message Queue Processing
+async function processInvoiceMessage(message: any) {
+  const { invoiceId, pdfBuffer } = message;
+  
+  try {
+    const invoice = await EInvoice.fromPdf(Buffer.from(pdfBuffer, 'base64'));
+    const validation = await invoice.validate();
+    
+    await saveToDatabase(invoiceId, invoice, validation);
+    await acknowledgeMessage(message);
+  } catch (error) {
+    await handleError(message, error);
+  }
+}
+
+// Batch Processing Pipeline
+const pipeline = [
+  extractFromPdf,
+  validateInvoice,
+  convertToXRechnung,
+  sendToERP
+];
+
+for (const step of pipeline) {
+  await step(invoice);
+}
+```
+
 ## Troubleshooting

 ### Common Issues