chore: Update README.md for accurate development environment setup and configuration guidance

2025-12-20 05:51:08 -05:00 · 2025-07-02 18:40:06 -04:00
parent b570cb6848
commit 8360f3fd43
3 changed files with 141 additions and 40 deletions
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -114,7 +114,8 @@ DATABASES = {

 **Important**: Update the `HOST` setting in [`thrillwiki/settings.py`](thrillwiki/settings.py) to match your PostgreSQL server location:
 - Use `"localhost"` or `"127.0.0.1"` for local development
- Update the IP address if using a remote PostgreSQL server
+- Current setting is `"192.168.86.3"` - update this to your PostgreSQL server IP
+- For local development, change to `"localhost"` in settings.py

 ### 4. Database Migration

@@ -126,6 +127,8 @@ uv run manage.py migrate
 uv run manage.py createsuperuser
 ```

+**Note**: If you're setting up for local development, first update the database HOST in [`thrillwiki/settings.py`](thrillwiki/settings.py) from `"192.168.86.3"` to `"localhost"` before running migrations.
+
 ### 5. Start Development Server

 **CRITICAL**: Always use this exact command sequence for starting the development server:
@@ -298,8 +301,9 @@ The project uses a comprehensive documentation system in [`memory-bank/`](memory

 ### GeoDjango Requirements
 - GDAL and GEOS libraries must be properly installed
- Library paths are configured in [`thrillwiki/settings.py`](thrillwiki/settings.py)
- May need adjustment based on your system's library locations
+- Library paths are configured in [`thrillwiki/settings.py`](thrillwiki/settings.py) for macOS Homebrew
+- Current paths: `/opt/homebrew/lib/libgdal.dylib` and `/opt/homebrew/lib/libgeos_c.dylib`
+- May need adjustment based on your system's library locations (Linux users will need different paths)

 ## 🔍 Troubleshooting

@@ -314,13 +318,19 @@ The project uses a comprehensive documentation system in [`memory-bank/`](memory

 2. **GDAL/GEOS Library Not Found**
   ```bash
-   # macOS: Update library paths in settings.py
+   # macOS (Homebrew): Current paths in settings.py
   GDAL_LIBRARY_PATH = "/opt/homebrew/lib/libgdal.dylib"
   GEOS_LIBRARY_PATH = "/opt/homebrew/lib/libgeos_c.dylib"
   
+   # Linux: Update paths in settings.py to something like:
+   # GDAL_LIBRARY_PATH = "/usr/lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/libgdal.so"
+   # GEOS_LIBRARY_PATH = "/usr/lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/libgeos_c.so"
+   
   # Find your library locations
   find /usr -name "libgdal*" 2>/dev/null
   find /usr -name "libgeos*" 2>/dev/null
+   find /opt -name "libgdal*" 2>/dev/null
+   find /opt -name "libgeos*" 2>/dev/null
   ```

 3. **Port 8000 Already in Use**
--- a/memory-bank/activeContext.md
+++ b/memory-bank/activeContext.md
@@ -1,39 +1,35 @@
-# Active Context - README Development Environment Setup Documentation
+# Active Context - README Development Environment Setup Update

-## Current Task: Create Comprehensive README for Development Environment Setup
+## Current Task: README.md Update for Accurate Development Environment Setup
 **Date**: 2025-07-02
 **Status**: ✅ COMPLETED
-**User Request**: "Create a comprehensive README explaining how to setup the development environment for this site."
+**User Request**: "make sure 'README.md' is fully up to date with proper dev environment setup instructions"

 ## Task Requirements
-1. ✅ Comprehensive development environment setup instructions
-2. ✅ Technology stack documentation
-3. ✅ Prerequisites and installation steps
-4. ✅ Database setup (PostgreSQL + PostGIS)
-5. ✅ Critical development workflow commands
-6. ✅ Project structure overview
-7. ✅ Troubleshooting section
-8. ✅ Integration with existing .clinerules requirements
+1. ✅ Verify README accuracy against current project configuration
+2. ✅ Update database configuration guidance (current HOST setting)
+3. ✅ Enhance GeoDjango library path documentation
+4. ✅ Improve troubleshooting section with platform-specific guidance
+5. ✅ Ensure all development commands match .clinerules requirements
+6. ✅ Document current system-specific configurations

 ## Implementation Summary

-### README.md Created
- **Comprehensive Setup Guide**: Complete step-by-step instructions for development environment
- **Technology Stack**: Django 5.0+, HTMX, Alpine.js, Tailwind CSS, PostgreSQL/PostGIS
- **Prerequisites**: Python 3.11+, UV package manager, PostgreSQL, GDAL/GEOS, Node.js
- **Critical Commands**: Emphasized UV-only package management and specific server startup sequence
- **Database Setup**: Detailed PostgreSQL and PostGIS configuration
- **Project Structure**: Overview of all major application components
- **Troubleshooting**: Common issues and solutions
+### README.md Updated for Accuracy
+- **Database Configuration**: Added explicit current HOST setting (`192.168.86.3`) with local development guidance
+- **GeoDjango Libraries**: Documented current macOS Homebrew paths in settings.py
+- **Platform-Specific Guidance**: Added Linux library path examples and enhanced find commands
+- **Migration Setup**: Added note to update database HOST before running migrations
+- **Troubleshooting Enhancement**: Improved GDAL/GEOS library location guidance
+- **Configuration Verification**: Confirmed UV package manager, PostGIS setup, and development commands

-### Key Features Documented
-1. **UV Package Manager**: Strict requirement for all Python package management
-2. **Django Commands**: Always use `uv run manage.py <command>` pattern
-3. **Server Startup**: Critical command sequence for development server
-4. **GeoDjango Setup**: PostGIS extension and library configuration
-5. **Authentication**: OAuth integration with Google/Discord
-6. **Testing**: Pytest and Playwright E2E testing setup
-7. **Memory Bank Integration**: References to existing documentation system
+### Key Updates Made
+1. **Database Host Clarity**: Explicit mention of current `192.168.86.3` setting and local development guidance
+2. **GeoDjango Library Paths**: Current macOS Homebrew paths documented with Linux alternatives
+3. **Enhanced Troubleshooting**: Additional find commands for `/opt` directory library locations
+4. **Migration Guidance**: Pre-migration database configuration note added
+5. **Platform Support**: Better cross-platform setup instructions
+6. **Configuration Accuracy**: All settings verified against actual project files

 ### Development Workflow Emphasis
 - **Package Management**: `uv add <package>` only
@@ -42,17 +38,20 @@
 - **CSS Development**: Tailwind CSS compilation integration

 ## Success Criteria Met
- ✅ Complete development environment setup instructions
- ✅ All prerequisites clearly documented
- ✅ Database configuration with PostGIS
- ✅ Critical command patterns emphasized
- ✅ Project structure overview provided
- ✅ Troubleshooting section included
- ✅ Integration with .clinerules requirements
- ✅ Memory bank documentation references
+- ✅ README.md verified against current project configuration
+- ✅ Database HOST setting explicitly documented with local development guidance
+- ✅ GeoDjango library paths updated with current system-specific information
+- ✅ Enhanced troubleshooting with platform-specific library location commands
+- ✅ Migration setup guidance improved with configuration prerequisites
+- ✅ All development commands confirmed to match .clinerules requirements
+- ✅ Cross-platform setup instructions enhanced
+
+## Documentation Created
+- **Update Log**: `memory-bank/documentation/readme-update-2025-07-02.md`
+- **Complete Change Summary**: All modifications documented with before/after examples

 ## Next Available Tasks
-Ready for new user requests or additional documentation needs.
+README.md is now fully up to date and accurate. Ready for new user requests.

 ## Task Requirements

--- a/memory-bank/documentation/readme-update-2025-07-02.md
+++ b/memory-bank/documentation/readme-update-2025-07-02.md
@@ -0,0 +1,92 @@
+# README.md Update - Development Environment Setup
+**Date**: 2025-07-02  
+**Status**: ✅ COMPLETED
+
+## Task Summary
+Updated the README.md file to ensure it's fully accurate with the current project configuration and development environment setup instructions.
+
+## Key Issues Identified and Fixed
+
+### 1. Database Configuration Clarity
+**Issue**: The README mentioned updating the database HOST but didn't specify the current setting.
+**Fix**: Added explicit mention that current HOST is `"192.168.86.3"` and needs to be changed to `"localhost"` for local development.
+
+### 2. GeoDjango Library Paths
+**Issue**: Library paths were mentioned generically without specifying current configuration.
+**Fix**: 
+- Documented current macOS Homebrew paths in settings.py
+- Added Linux-specific path examples
+- Enhanced troubleshooting with additional find commands for `/opt` directory
+
+### 3. Migration Setup Note
+**Issue**: No guidance on database configuration before running migrations.
+**Fix**: Added explicit note to update database HOST before running migrations for local development.
+
+## Changes Made
+
+### Database Setup Section (Lines 115-130)
+```markdown
+**Important**: Update the `HOST` setting in [`thrillwiki/settings.py`](thrillwiki/settings.py) to match your PostgreSQL server location:
+- Use `"localhost"` or `"127.0.0.1"` for local development
+- Current setting is `"192.168.86.3"` - update this to your PostgreSQL server IP
+- For local development, change to `"localhost"` in settings.py
+
+### 4. Database Migration
+...
+**Note**: If you're setting up for local development, first update the database HOST in [`thrillwiki/settings.py`](thrillwiki/settings.py) from `"192.168.86.3"` to `"localhost"` before running migrations.
+```
+
+### GeoDjango Requirements Section (Lines 302-306)
+```markdown
+### GeoDjango Requirements
+- GDAL and GEOS libraries must be properly installed
+- Library paths are configured in [`thrillwiki/settings.py`](thrillwiki/settings.py) for macOS Homebrew
+- Current paths: `/opt/homebrew/lib/libgdal.dylib` and `/opt/homebrew/lib/libgeos_c.dylib`
+- May need adjustment based on your system's library locations (Linux users will need different paths)
+```
+
+### Troubleshooting Section (Lines 319-334)
+```markdown
+2. **GDAL/GEOS Library Not Found**
+   ```bash
+   # macOS (Homebrew): Current paths in settings.py
+   GDAL_LIBRARY_PATH = "/opt/homebrew/lib/libgdal.dylib"
+   GEOS_LIBRARY_PATH = "/opt/homebrew/lib/libgeos_c.dylib"
+   
+   # Linux: Update paths in settings.py to something like:
+   # GDAL_LIBRARY_PATH = "/usr/lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/libgdal.so"
+   # GEOS_LIBRARY_PATH = "/usr/lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/libgeos_c.so"
+   
+   # Find your library locations
+   find /usr -name "libgdal*" 2>/dev/null
+   find /usr -name "libgeos*" 2>/dev/null
+   find /opt -name "libgdal*" 2>/dev/null
+   find /opt -name "libgeos*" 2>/dev/null
+   ```
+```
+
+## Verification Completed
+
+### Project Configuration Verified
+- ✅ **Package Manager**: UV confirmed (uv.lock file present)
+- ✅ **Database Engine**: PostGIS confirmed in settings.py
+- ✅ **GeoDjango Libraries**: macOS Homebrew paths confirmed in settings.py
+- ✅ **Development Commands**: All UV-based commands verified in .clinerules
+
+### README Accuracy Confirmed
+- ✅ **Technology Stack**: Accurate (Django 5.0+, HTMX, Alpine.js, Tailwind CSS, PostgreSQL/PostGIS)
+- ✅ **Package Management**: UV correctly documented throughout
+- ✅ **Database Setup**: Current configuration accurately reflected
+- ✅ **Development Workflow**: Critical commands properly documented
+- ✅ **Troubleshooting**: Enhanced with current system-specific information
+
+## Current Project State
+The README.md now provides:
+1. **Accurate Setup Instructions**: Reflects actual project configuration
+2. **Clear Database Configuration**: Explicit guidance for local vs remote setup
+3. **Platform-Specific Guidance**: macOS and Linux library path examples
+4. **Enhanced Troubleshooting**: More comprehensive library location commands
+5. **Development Workflow**: Proper UV-based command patterns
+
+## Next Steps
+The README.md is now fully up to date and ready for developers to use for environment setup. No further updates needed unless project configuration changes.