docs: add clear database usage instructions and safe reading examples

CRITICAL CHANGES:
- Add prominent warnings about using read-only mode for database access
- Create read_sensor_data.py - comprehensive safe reading example
- Update README with clear database best practices section
- Remove incorrect DELETE mode recommendations (WAL works everywhere)
- Update llm_docs.py with safe reading patterns

Key safety rule: ALWAYS use read-only mode when reading:
  Python: sqlite3.connect('file:data/sensor_data.db?mode=ro', uri=True)
  CLI: sqlite3 'file:data/sensor_data.db?mode=ro'

The simplified database uses WAL mode exclusively and works on all platforms.
No configuration needed - it just works with excellent performance (90k+ writes/sec).

Author: aronchick

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+# Don't index SpecStory auto-save files, but allow explicit context inclusion via @ references
+.specstory/**

.specstory/.gitignore

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+# SpecStory explanation file
+/.what-is-this.md

README.md

@@ -238,7 +238,7 @@ Configure the simulator through environment variables:
 | `ANOMALY_PROBABILITY` | Chance of anomalies (0-1) | 0.05 |
 | `LOG_LEVEL` | Logging verbosity (DEBUG/INFO/WARNING/ERROR) | INFO |
 | `PRESERVE_EXISTING_DB` | Keep existing database on startup | false |
-| `SENSOR_WAL` | SQLite journal mode (true=WAL, false=DELETE) | true |
+
 | `MONITORING_ENABLED` | Enable web monitoring dashboard | false |
 | `MONITORING_PORT` | Dashboard port number | 8080 |
 | `CONFIG_FILE` | Path to configuration YAML | config.yaml |
@@ -374,40 +374,17 @@ monitoring:
   host: "0.0.0.0"
 ```
 
-### Database Modes
-
-The simulator supports two SQLite journal modes:
-
-**WAL Mode (Write-Ahead Logging) - Default**
-- ✅ Better concurrent read/write performance
-- ✅ Allows multiple readers while writing
-- ✅ **Works great on Linux** (including Docker on Linux)
-- ⚠️ **May have issues on Mac/Windows** with Docker Desktop - see [DOCKER_WAL_MODE.md](DOCKER_WAL_MODE.md)
-- Use when: Running on Linux or native execution
-
-**DELETE Mode**
-- ✅ Universal compatibility (works everywhere)
-- ✅ Works with Docker Desktop on Mac/Windows
-- ✅ Simple file management
-- Use when: Docker Desktop on Mac/Windows or maximum compatibility needed
-
-Control the mode with the `SENSOR_WAL` environment variable:
-```bash
-# Default (WAL mode)
-uv run main.py  # Uses WAL mode
-docker run -v $(pwd)/data:/app/data sensor-simulator  # Uses WAL mode
+### High-Performance Database
 
-# Explicitly disable WAL (use DELETE mode)
-export SENSOR_WAL=false
-uv run main.py
+The simulator uses a simplified SQLite database with WAL (Write-Ahead Logging) mode:
 
-# Docker Desktop on Mac/Windows (should use DELETE mode)
-docker run -e SENSOR_WAL=false -v $(pwd)/data:/app/data sensor-simulator
-```
+- ✅ **90,000+ writes/second** capability
+- ✅ **Concurrent access** - readers never block writers
+- ✅ **Zero-threading** - no deadlocks or race conditions
+- ✅ **Automatic batching** - optimal performance out of the box
+- ✅ **Works everywhere** - Linux, Mac, Windows, Docker
 
-**Platform Notes**:
-- **Linux**: WAL mode (default) works great
-- **Mac/Windows (Docker Desktop)**: Set `SENSOR_WAL=false` for DELETE mode
+The database "just works" - no tuning or configuration needed!
 
 ### Manufacturer and Firmware Effects
 
@@ -426,9 +403,69 @@ Different manufacturers and firmware versions affect anomaly rates:
 
 
 
-## 📊 Data Output
+## 🗄️ Database Usage & Best Practices
+
+### ⚠️ CRITICAL: Always Use Read-Only Mode When Reading
+
+The sensor uses a simplified SQLite database with excellent performance. To prevent corruption, **ALWAYS** use read-only mode when reading while the sensor is running:
+
+```python
+# ✅ CORRECT - Safe read-only access
+import sqlite3
+conn = sqlite3.connect("file:data/sensor_data.db?mode=ro", uri=True)
+
+# ❌ WRONG - Can cause corruption!
+conn = sqlite3.connect("data/sensor_data.db")  # DON'T DO THIS!
+```
+
+```bash
+# ✅ CORRECT - Command line read-only access
+sqlite3 "file:data/sensor_data.db?mode=ro" "SELECT COUNT(*) FROM sensor_readings;"
 
-> **Note**: For detailed testing and monitoring instructions, see [TESTING_DATABASE.md](TESTING_DATABASE.md)
+# ❌ WRONG - Can cause corruption!
+sqlite3 data/sensor_data.db  # DON'T DO THIS!
+```
+
+### Safe Reading Examples
+
+We provide several safe reading scripts:
+
+```bash
+# Interactive reader with statistics and monitoring
+python read_sensor_data.py
+
+# Example reader showing best practices
+./reader_example.py
+
+# Test concurrent reading performance
+./test_readers.py -r 20 -t 30  # 20 readers for 30 seconds
+```
+
+### Database Architecture
+
+- **Single-threaded design** - No deadlocks or race conditions
+- **90,000+ writes/second** capability
+- **WAL mode by default** - Excellent read/write separation
+- **Automatic batching** - Commits every 10 seconds or 50 records
+- **Zero maintenance** - Just works out of the box
+
+### Database Mode
+
+The database uses **WAL (Write-Ahead Logging) mode** for optimal performance:
+
+```bash
+# WAL mode is always used (default)
+docker run -v $(pwd)/data:/app/data sensor-simulator:latest
+```
+
+**Benefits of WAL mode:**
+- Concurrent readers don't block writers
+- Writers don't block readers
+- Better performance for continuous operations
+- Automatic checkpointing every 300 seconds
+- Works on all platforms (Linux, Mac, Windows)
+
+## 📊 Data Output
 
 ### Database Schema