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+# 🎉 Family Hub - Setup Complete!
+
+## ✅ What We've Accomplished
+
+Your Family Hub project is now set up in Gitea with a complete development foundation!
+
+**Repository:** https://gitea.hideawaygaming.com.au/jessikitty/family-hub
+
+---
+
+## 📄 Key Documents Created
+
+### 1. PROJECT_ROADMAP.md ⭐
+Your **living development tracker** - reference this file continuously!
+- 7 development phases defined
+- Phase 1 (Foundation) marked COMPLETE ✅
+- Detailed task breakdowns for each phase
+- Technology stack documentation
+- Development notes section for session tracking
+
+### 2. SETUP.md
+Quick start guide with:
+- Docker setup instructions (recommended)
+- Local development setup
+- Troubleshooting guide
+- Default credentials
+- Verification steps
+
+### 3. backend/.env.example
+Environment configuration template with settings for:
+- Application configuration
+- Database setup
+- Security (JWT tokens)
+- Future integrations (Google Calendar, Mealie, Home Assistant)
+
+---
+
+## 🏗️ Complete Project Structure
+
+```
+family-hub/
+├── PROJECT_ROADMAP.md       ✅ Development tracker
+├── SETUP.md                 ✅ Quick setup guide
+├── README.md                ✅ Full documentation
+├── SESSION_SUMMARY.md       ✅ This file
+├── docker-compose.yml       ✅ Container orchestration
+├── .gitignore              ✅ Git exclusions
+│
+├── backend/                 ✅ FastAPI Backend (COMPLETE)
+│   ├── .env.example        ✅ Configuration template
+│   ├── requirements.txt    ✅ Python dependencies
+│   ├── Dockerfile          ✅ Container setup
+│   ├── init_db.py          ✅ DB initialization
+│   │
+│   └── app/
+│       ├── main.py         ✅ FastAPI app
+│       ├── api/            ✅ API endpoints (auth, users, chores)
+│       ├── core/           ✅ Config, database, security
+│       ├── models/         ✅ SQLAlchemy models
+│       └── schemas/        ✅ Pydantic validation
+│
+└── frontend/               ✅ React Frontend (COMPLETE)
+    ├── Dockerfile          ✅ Container setup
+    ├── package.json        ✅ Dependencies
+    ├── vite.config.ts      ✅ Vite config
+    ├── tailwind.config.js  ✅ Tailwind setup
+    └── src/                ✅ React components
+```
+
+---
+
+## 🎯 Phase 1: COMPLETE ✅
+
+All foundation objectives met:
+
+✅ Backend scaffolding (FastAPI + SQLAlchemy)  
+✅ Frontend scaffolding (React + Vite + Tailwind)  
+✅ User authentication system (JWT)  
+✅ Database models (Users, Chores, Assignments)  
+✅ Docker configuration  
+✅ Comprehensive documentation  
+✅ Project tracking system
+
+**Overall Project Progress: 30%** (Foundation complete)
+
+---
+
+## 🚀 Quick Start
+
+```bash
+# Clone repository
+git clone https://gitea.hideawaygaming.com.au/jessikitty/family-hub.git
+cd family-hub
+
+# Configure environment
+cp backend/.env.example backend/.env
+# Edit backend/.env and set your SECRET_KEY
+
+# Start with Docker
+docker-compose up -d
+
+# Initialize database (first run only)
+docker-compose exec backend python init_db.py
+```
+
+**Access:**
+- Frontend: http://localhost:5173
+- Backend: http://localhost:8000
+- API Docs: http://localhost:8000/docs
+
+**Login:** Username `jess`, Password `changeme123`
+
+---
+
+## 🎯 Next Steps - Phase 2: Chores System
+
+Ready to start building features! Focus on:
+
+1. **Complete Chore CRUD API**
+   - List, create, update, delete chores
+   - Get chore assignments
+
+2. **Build Assignment Logic**
+   - Assign chores to family members
+   - Handle recurring schedules
+   - Calculate due dates
+
+3. **Create Frontend UI**
+   - Chore list view
+   - Daily task dashboard
+   - Completion tracking
+
+4. **Recurring Schedule Engine**
+   - Daily, weekly, fortnightly tasks
+   - Auto-calculate next due dates
+
+---
+
+## 📊 How to Use PROJECT_ROADMAP.md
+
+**This is your primary development guide!**
+
+### Starting Work:
+1. Open `PROJECT_ROADMAP.md`
+2. Check "Current Sprint" section
+3. Review pending tasks for current phase
+
+### During Development:
+1. Update checkboxes as you complete tasks
+2. Add notes to "Development Notes" section
+3. Update "Last Updated" date
+4. Note any blockers
+
+### When Asking for Help:
+Reference the roadmap: "Working on Phase 2, task 2.2"
+
+### End of Session:
+1. Update completed tasks
+2. Add session notes
+3. Commit roadmap changes
+
+---
+
+## 🗂️ Family Configuration
+
+**Members:** Lou, Jess (Admin), William, Xander, Bella
+
+**Household:**
+- 5 Bedrooms (including Jess's with Ensuite)
+- 2 Bathrooms
+- Kitchen, Laundry, Dining Room
+
+**Pets:**
+- Chips (Cat) - feeding, watering, litter
+- Harper (Dog) - feeding, watering
+
+**Waste Schedule:**
+- Bins: Wednesday morning
+- Recycling: Fortnightly (alternates)
+- Greens: Fortnightly (alternates)
+
+---
+
+## 📦 Planned Integrations
+
+- **Phase 3:** Google Calendar (OAuth2, event sync)
+- **Phase 4:** Mealie (meal planning, shopping lists)
+- **Phase 6:** Home Assistant (notifications, dashboard)
+
+---
+
+## 🛠️ Technology Stack
+
+**Backend:** FastAPI, SQLAlchemy, JWT, Pydantic  
+**Frontend:** React 18, Vite, Tailwind CSS, TypeScript  
+**Database:** SQLite (dev), PostgreSQL-ready (prod)  
+**DevOps:** Docker, Docker Compose
+
+---
+
+## 📝 Development Best Practices
+
+1. ⭐ **Always check PROJECT_ROADMAP.md first**
+2. Update roadmap as you progress
+3. Commit frequently with clear messages
+4. Test incrementally
+5. Use API docs at `/docs` endpoint
+6. Follow phase order
+
+---
+
+## 🏁 Status Summary
+
+| Component | Status | Progress |
+|-----------|--------|----------|
+| Backend API | ✅ Complete | 100% |
+| Frontend Structure | ✅ Complete | 100% |
+| Database Models | ✅ Complete | 100% |
+| Authentication | ✅ Complete | 100% |
+| User Management | ✅ Complete | 100% |
+| Chore Models | ✅ Complete | 100% |
+| Chore CRUD API | 🚧 Partial | 50% |
+| Chore Frontend | ⏳ Pending | 0% |
+| Calendar | ⏳ Pending | 0% |
+| Mealie Integration | ⏳ Pending | 0% |
+| Home Assistant | ⏳ Pending | 0% |
+
+---
+
+## 🎉 You're Ready!
+
+Phase 1 foundation is **complete and solid**! You have:
+
+✅ Working FastAPI backend  
+✅ React frontend structure  
+✅ Authentication system  
+✅ Database models  
+✅ Docker setup  
+✅ Complete documentation  
+✅ Clear development roadmap
+
+**Next:** Start Phase 2 and build the Chore System! 🧹
+
+---
+
+**Built with ❤️ for family organization**  
+**Session Date:** December 18, 2025  
+**Repository:** https://gitea.hideawaygaming.com.au/jessikitty/family-hub