From 8360f3fd43c01875b156514b4a056cebc28edf4c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: pacnpal <183241239+pacnpal@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 2 Jul 2025 18:40:06 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] chore: Update README.md for accurate development environment setup and configuration guidance --- README.md | 18 +++- memory-bank/activeContext.md | 71 +++++++------- .../documentation/readme-update-2025-07-02.md | 92 +++++++++++++++++++ 3 files changed, 141 insertions(+), 40 deletions(-) create mode 100644 memory-bank/documentation/readme-update-2025-07-02.md diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 7004b350..02cf8520 100644 --- 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** diff --git a/memory-bank/activeContext.md b/memory-bank/activeContext.md index a4bece72..e3d596ad 100644 --- 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 ` 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 ` 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 diff --git a/memory-bank/documentation/readme-update-2025-07-02.md b/memory-bank/documentation/readme-update-2025-07-02.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..7cbcf507 --- /dev/null +++ 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. \ No newline at end of file