- Relocated all files and scripts from `examples` to `tests_e2e` for better organization.
- Updated references and paths in configurations, scripts, and test files.
- Adjusted `bump-version.sh` to handle the new `tests_e2e` structure.
- Updated `.gitignore` to reflect path changes.
- Deleted the `/examples/docker/python-app` directory and associated files.
- Integrated a custom `header-echo` server for Kubernetes and Docker Compose tests.
- Updated Kubernetes and Docker Compose configurations to use the new `header-echo-server:test` image.
- Enhanced Kubernetes integration tests to validate JSON responses and Cloudflare IP translation behavior.
- Enhanced the Cloudflare plugin by adding support for base64-encoded IP lists, prioritizing them over built-in lists.
- Introduced Kubernetes integration tests for the Cloudflare IP restoration feature.
- Validated plugin behavior for resource creation, pod readiness, ingress access, and HAProxy configurations.
- Improved annotations in `cloudflare.yml` for Kubernetes-native compatibility.
- Updated unit tests to cover IP list precedence, invalid base64 handling, and metadata verification.
- Introduced new IngressClass resource in Helm templates to define `easyhaproxy` as the default ingress class.
- Updated Kubernetes examples to replace `easyhaproxy-ingress` with `easyhaproxy` as the ingress class name.
- Enhanced processor logic to support both the new `spec.ingressClassName` field and the deprecated `kubernetes.io/ingress.class` annotation.
- Revised documentation to reflect the changes and ensure alignment with Kubernetes recommendations.
- Updated all references from `4.6.0` to `5.0.0` in Docker, Kubernetes, and Swarm configurations, as well as Helm chart and documentation.
- Updated `RELEASE.md` with new version history and highlights.
- Aligned all deployment examples and documentation with the new version to ensure consistency.
- Consolidated and simplified Swarm example README to focus on YAML header comments for documentation.
- Removed redundant and extended sections, replacing with concise steps for getting started.
- Standardized YAML headers across `easyhaproxy.yml`, `services.yml`, and `portainer.yml` with a clearer and more readable format.
- Enhanced user guidance for deployment, setup requirements, verification, and cleanup.
- Introduced multiple detailed plugin examples for Cloudflare IP restoration, IP whitelisting, JWT validation, and combined usage.
- Added configurations for `docker-compose`, `Kubernetes`, and `Swarm` showcasing individual and multi-plugin use cases.
- Included clear prerequisites, setup steps, and testing procedures for each example.
- Documented advanced scenarios like path blocking, custom IP lists, and JWT validation for production environments.