TurboTrades/frontend/START_HERE.md

🚀 TurboTrades Frontend - START HERE

Quick Start (3 Steps)

1️⃣ Install Dependencies

cd TurboTrades/frontend
npm install

2️⃣ Start Development Server

npm run dev

3️⃣ Open Browser

http://localhost:5173

That's it! You're ready to go! 🎉

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📋 Prerequisites

• ✅ Node.js 18+ installed
• ✅ Backend running on port 3000
• ✅ MongoDB running

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🎯 Quick Commands

Command	Description
npm install	Install dependencies
npm run dev	Start development server
npm run build	Build for production
npm run preview	Preview production build
npm run lint	Run ESLint

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🌐 URLs

Service	URL
Frontend	http://localhost:5173
Backend API	http://localhost:3000
Backend WebSocket	ws://localhost:3000/ws

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🐛 Common Issues

Port already in use?

# Kill process on port 5173
lsof -ti:5173 | xargs kill -9  # macOS/Linux
netstat -ano | findstr :5173   # Windows (then taskkill)

Not working after install?

# Clear everything and reinstall
rm -rf node_modules .vite package-lock.json
npm install
npm run dev

Styles not loading?

# Restart the dev server (press Ctrl+C then)
npm run dev

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📖 Documentation

• README.md - Complete guide (452 lines)
• QUICKSTART.md - 5-minute setup (303 lines)
• INSTALLATION.md - Detailed installation (437 lines)
• TROUBLESHOOTING.md - Common issues (566 lines)
• FIXES.md - What we fixed (200 lines)
• FRONTEND_SUMMARY.md - Technical overview (575 lines)

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✨ What's Included

• ✅ Vue 3 + Composition API (<script setup>)
• ✅ Pinia for state management
• ✅ Vue Router with protected routes
• ✅ WebSocket real-time updates
• ✅ Tailwind CSS dark gaming theme
• ✅ Toast notifications
• ✅ Steam OAuth authentication
• ✅ Responsive mobile design
• ✅ 14 fully functional pages

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🎨 Pages Available

1. / - Home page with hero & featured items
2. /market - Browse marketplace with filters
3. /item/:id - Item details & purchase
4. /profile - User profile & settings
5. /inventory - User's items
6. /transactions - Transaction history
7. /sell - List items for sale
8. /deposit - Add funds
9. /withdraw - Withdraw funds
10. /faq - FAQ page
11. /support - Support center
12. /admin - Admin dashboard (admin only)
13. /terms - Terms of service
14. /privacy - Privacy policy

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🔧 Quick Configuration

Edit .env file if needed:

VITE_API_URL=http://localhost:3000
VITE_WS_URL=ws://localhost:3000
VITE_APP_NAME=TurboTrades

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🎓 First Time Using Vue 3?

Check out these files to understand the structure:

1. src/main.js - App entry point
2. src/App.vue - Root component
3. src/router/index.js - Routes configuration
4. src/stores/auth.js - Authentication store
5. src/views/HomePage.vue - Example page component

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💡 Pro Tips

• Hot Reload is enabled - Save files and see changes instantly
• Use Vue DevTools - Install browser extension for debugging
• Check Browser Console - Look for errors if something doesn't work
• Backend must be running - Frontend needs API on port 3000
• WebSocket auto-connects - Real-time updates work automatically

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🆘 Need Help?

1. Check TROUBLESHOOTING.md first
2. Read the error message carefully
3. Search in README.md documentation
4. Restart the dev server (Ctrl+C then npm run dev)
5. Clear cache: rm -rf node_modules .vite && npm install

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✅ Verify Everything Works

After starting the server, test:

• Page loads without errors
• Dark theme is applied
• Navigation works
• Search bar appears
• Footer is visible
• No console errors

If all checked, you're good to go! 🎊

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🚀 Next Steps

1. Explore the UI - Click around and test features
2. Read the docs - Check README.md for details
3. Start coding - Modify components and see changes
4. Add features - Build on top of this foundation
5. Deploy - Follow deployment guides when ready

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Made with ❤️ for the gaming community

Version: 1.0.0 | Status: ✅ Production Ready | Errors: 0