# 📂 Scripts Directory

This directory contains all the deployment and development scripts for Smart Parking Finder.

## 📋 Available Scripts

### 🚀 Main Scripts

| Script | Purpose | Usage |
|--------|---------|--------|
| **start.sh** | 🎯 Interactive menu with all options | `./scripts/start.sh` |
| **frontend-only.sh** | 🎨 Start frontend only (fastest) | `./scripts/frontend-only.sh` |
| **full-dev.sh** | 🔄 Full development environment | `./scripts/full-dev.sh` |
| **docker-dev.sh** | 🐳 Docker development with all services | `./scripts/docker-dev.sh` |
| **setup.sh** | 🛠️ Initial project setup | `./scripts/setup.sh` |

### 🎯 Quick Access from Root

From the project root directory, you can use:

```bash
# Interactive launcher with quick options
./launch.sh

# Direct script access
./scripts/start.sh
./scripts/frontend-only.sh
./scripts/full-dev.sh
./scripts/docker-dev.sh
./scripts/setup.sh
```

## 📖 Script Details

### 1. start.sh - Interactive Menu
**Purpose**: Provides a colorful interactive menu with all deployment options.

**Features**:
- Frontend only deployment
- Network access (other devices on WiFi)
- Global access (via ngrok)
- Full development environment
- Docker development environment

**Usage**:
```bash
./scripts/start.sh
# Follow the interactive menu (options 1-6)
```

### 2. frontend-only.sh - Quick Demo
**Purpose**: Fastest way to see the application interface.

**What it does**:
- Installs frontend dependencies (if needed)
- Starts Next.js development server on http://localhost:3000
- No backend required

**Usage**:
```bash
./scripts/frontend-only.sh
```

**Note**: Some features may not work without backend.

### 3. full-dev.sh - Complete Development
**Purpose**: Start both frontend and backend for full functionality.

**What it does**:
- Installs both frontend and backend dependencies
- Starts NestJS backend on http://localhost:3001
- Starts Next.js frontend on http://localhost:3000
- Runs both in parallel

**Usage**:
```bash
./scripts/full-dev.sh
```

**Requirements**: Node.js 18+

### 4. docker-dev.sh - Full Environment
**Purpose**: Complete development environment with all services.

**What it includes**:
- Frontend (Next.js) on http://localhost:3000
- Backend (NestJS) on http://localhost:3001
- PostgreSQL database on localhost:5432
- Redis cache on localhost:6379
- Valhalla routing engine on localhost:8002

**Usage**:
```bash
./scripts/docker-dev.sh
```

**Requirements**: Docker Desktop

### 5. setup.sh - Initial Setup
**Purpose**: One-time setup for new developers.

**What it does**:
- Checks Node.js and npm installation
- Installs frontend dependencies
- Installs backend dependencies
- Makes all scripts executable
- Provides next steps

**Usage**:
```bash
./scripts/setup.sh
```

## 🔧 Script Features

### Error Handling
All scripts include:
- ✅ Prerequisite checking (Node.js, Docker, etc.)
- ✅ Graceful error messages
- ✅ Cleanup on exit (Ctrl+C)
- ✅ Colored output for better readability

### Auto-Installation
Scripts automatically:
- 📦 Install npm dependencies if not present
- 🔧 Make scripts executable
- ⚡ Start services in the correct order

### Cross-Platform Support
Scripts are designed for:
- 🍎 macOS (primary)
- 🐧 Linux
- 🪟 Windows (via Git Bash/WSL)

## 🎨 Color Coding

Scripts use consistent color coding:
- 🔵 **Blue**: Information and headers
- 🟢 **Green**: Success messages and URLs
- 🟡 **Yellow**: Warnings and tips
- 🔴 **Red**: Errors and problems
- 🟦 **Cyan**: Special highlights

## 🚀 Getting Started

### First Time Setup
```bash
# 1. Run initial setup
./scripts/setup.sh

# 2. Choose your development style:
# Quick demo
./scripts/frontend-only.sh

# Full development
./scripts/full-dev.sh

# Complete environment
./scripts/docker-dev.sh

# Interactive menu
./scripts/start.sh
```

### Daily Development
```bash
# Most common: Start frontend only for quick testing
./scripts/frontend-only.sh

# When working on backend: Full development
./scripts/full-dev.sh

# When testing integrations: Docker environment
./scripts/docker-dev.sh
```

## 🔄 Migration from Old Scripts

The old scripts have been reorganized:

| Old Script | New Script | Status |
|------------|------------|---------|
| `start.sh` | `scripts/start.sh` | ✅ Enhanced with better UI |
| `start-frontend-only.sh` | `scripts/frontend-only.sh` | ✅ Renamed and improved |
| `start-dev.sh` | `scripts/docker-dev.sh` | ✅ Moved and enhanced |
| `start-local.sh` | `scripts/full-dev.sh` | ✅ Renamed for clarity |
| `start-global.sh` | Part of `scripts/start.sh` | ✅ Integrated into menu |
| `start-network.sh` | Part of `scripts/start.sh` | ✅ Integrated into menu |
| `setup.sh` | `scripts/setup.sh` | ✅ Moved and enhanced |

## 📞 Support

If you encounter issues with any script:
1. Check the colored error messages
2. Ensure prerequisites are installed
3. Run the setup script: `./scripts/setup.sh`
4. Check the main documentation in `Documents/README.md`

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*All scripts are located in the `scripts/` directory for better organization.*