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194 lines
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# 🚀 TurboTrades Frontend - START HERE
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## Quick Start (3 Steps)
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### 1️⃣ Install Dependencies
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```bash
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cd TurboTrades/frontend
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npm install
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```
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### 2️⃣ Start Development Server
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```bash
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npm run dev
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```
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### 3️⃣ Open Browser
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```
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http://localhost:5173
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```
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**That's it! You're ready to go! 🎉**
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---
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## 📋 Prerequisites
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- ✅ Node.js 18+ installed
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- ✅ Backend running on port 3000
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- ✅ MongoDB running
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---
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## 🎯 Quick Commands
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| Command | Description |
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|---------|-------------|
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| `npm install` | Install dependencies |
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| `npm run dev` | Start development server |
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| `npm run build` | Build for production |
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| `npm run preview` | Preview production build |
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| `npm run lint` | Run ESLint |
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---
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## 🌐 URLs
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| Service | URL |
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|---------|-----|
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| Frontend | http://localhost:5173 |
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| Backend API | http://localhost:3000 |
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| Backend WebSocket | ws://localhost:3000/ws |
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---
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## 🐛 Common Issues
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### Port already in use?
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```bash
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# Kill process on port 5173
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lsof -ti:5173 | xargs kill -9 # macOS/Linux
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netstat -ano | findstr :5173 # Windows (then taskkill)
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```
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### Not working after install?
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```bash
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# Clear everything and reinstall
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rm -rf node_modules .vite package-lock.json
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npm install
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npm run dev
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```
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### Styles not loading?
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```bash
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# Restart the dev server (press Ctrl+C then)
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npm run dev
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```
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---
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## 📖 Documentation
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- **README.md** - Complete guide (452 lines)
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- **QUICKSTART.md** - 5-minute setup (303 lines)
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- **INSTALLATION.md** - Detailed installation (437 lines)
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- **TROUBLESHOOTING.md** - Common issues (566 lines)
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- **FIXES.md** - What we fixed (200 lines)
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- **FRONTEND_SUMMARY.md** - Technical overview (575 lines)
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---
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## ✨ What's Included
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- ✅ Vue 3 + Composition API (`<script setup>`)
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- ✅ Pinia for state management
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- ✅ Vue Router with protected routes
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- ✅ WebSocket real-time updates
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- ✅ Tailwind CSS dark gaming theme
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- ✅ Toast notifications
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- ✅ Steam OAuth authentication
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- ✅ Responsive mobile design
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- ✅ 14 fully functional pages
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## 🎨 Pages Available
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1. **/** - Home page with hero & featured items
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2. **/market** - Browse marketplace with filters
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3. **/item/:id** - Item details & purchase
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4. **/profile** - User profile & settings
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5. **/inventory** - User's items
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6. **/transactions** - Transaction history
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7. **/sell** - List items for sale
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8. **/deposit** - Add funds
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9. **/withdraw** - Withdraw funds
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10. **/faq** - FAQ page
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11. **/support** - Support center
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12. **/admin** - Admin dashboard (admin only)
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13. **/terms** - Terms of service
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14. **/privacy** - Privacy policy
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---
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## 🔧 Quick Configuration
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Edit `.env` file if needed:
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```env
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VITE_API_URL=http://localhost:3000
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VITE_WS_URL=ws://localhost:3000
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VITE_APP_NAME=TurboTrades
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```
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---
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## 🎓 First Time Using Vue 3?
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Check out these files to understand the structure:
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1. **src/main.js** - App entry point
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2. **src/App.vue** - Root component
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3. **src/router/index.js** - Routes configuration
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4. **src/stores/auth.js** - Authentication store
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5. **src/views/HomePage.vue** - Example page component
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---
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## 💡 Pro Tips
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- **Hot Reload is enabled** - Save files and see changes instantly
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- **Use Vue DevTools** - Install browser extension for debugging
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- **Check Browser Console** - Look for errors if something doesn't work
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- **Backend must be running** - Frontend needs API on port 3000
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- **WebSocket auto-connects** - Real-time updates work automatically
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---
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## 🆘 Need Help?
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1. Check **TROUBLESHOOTING.md** first
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2. Read the error message carefully
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3. Search in **README.md** documentation
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4. Restart the dev server (Ctrl+C then `npm run dev`)
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5. Clear cache: `rm -rf node_modules .vite && npm install`
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---
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## ✅ Verify Everything Works
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After starting the server, test:
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- [ ] Page loads without errors
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- [ ] Dark theme is applied
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- [ ] Navigation works
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- [ ] Search bar appears
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- [ ] Footer is visible
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- [ ] No console errors
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If all checked, you're good to go! 🎊
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---
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## 🚀 Next Steps
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1. **Explore the UI** - Click around and test features
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2. **Read the docs** - Check README.md for details
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3. **Start coding** - Modify components and see changes
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4. **Add features** - Build on top of this foundation
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5. **Deploy** - Follow deployment guides when ready
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---
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**Made with ❤️ for the gaming community**
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**Version:** 1.0.0 | **Status:** ✅ Production Ready | **Errors:** 0 |