family-hub/backend/FIX_INSTRUCTIONS.md

Database Fix - READY TO EXECUTE

Problem Found

There were TWO init_db.py files:

1. D:\Hosted\familyhub\backend\init_db.py
2. D:\Hosted\familyhub\backend\migrations\init_db.py

Both were using UPPERCASE enum values (DAILY, PENDING, etc.) but the code expects lowercase values (daily, pending, etc.).

What Was Fixed

1. ✅ app/models/chore.py

Added values_callable=lambda x: [e.value for e in x] to all SQLEnum columns to properly match enum values.

2. ✅ app/schemas/chore.py

Fixed due_date validators to convert empty strings to None.

3. ✅ backend/init_db.py

Changed ALL enum values from uppercase to lowercase.

4. ✅ backend/migrations/init_db.py

Changed ALL enum values from uppercase to lowercase.

How To Fix

Option 1: Use the Reset Script (Recommended)

1. Stop the backend server (Ctrl+C)

2. Run the reset script:

   cd D:\Hosted\familyhub\backend
   python reset_database.py
   

3. Restart the backend:

   .\start_backend.bat
   

Option 2: Manual Steps

1. Stop the backend server (Ctrl+C)

2. Delete the database:

   del D:\Hosted\familyhub\backend\data\family_hub.db
   

3. Run initialization:

   cd D:\Hosted\familyhub\backend
   python init_db.py
   

4. Restart the backend:

   .\start_backend.bat
   

What You'll Get

After reinitialization:

• 5 demo users (jess, lou, william, xander, bella)
• Password for all: password123
• 12 demo chores with various frequencies and statuses
• All enum values properly set to lowercase

The chores will now load without errors! 🎉