# Studio CRM - Pre-Publication Checklist

## ✅ Repository Status

- **GitHub URL**: <https://github.com/Poli-International/studio-crm>
- **Current Status**: Private (returns 404)
- **Local Branch**: master
- **Remote**: Connected to origin

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## 🔧 Issues Fixed

### ✅ Email Address Corrections

- [x] Fixed `support@poliinternational.com` → `patrick@poli-international.com` in `Documentation.txt`
- [x] Fixed `admin@poliinternational.com` → `patrick@poli-international.com` in `README.txt`
- [x] Verified `README.md` already has correct email: `patrick@poli-international.com`

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## 📋 Pre-Publication Checklist

### 1. Security & Sensitive Data ✅

- [x] `.env` file is in `.gitignore`
- [x] `.env.example` contains no sensitive data (only placeholders)
- [x] No hardcoded passwords in code
- [x] Database credentials use environment variables
- [x] Deployment scripts are in `.gitignore`

### 2. Documentation ✅

- [x] README.md is complete and accurate
- [x] LICENSE file exists (MIT License)
- [x] Installation instructions are clear
- [x] Features are well-documented
- [x] Support contact information is correct

### 3. Project Files ✅

- [x] `.gitignore` properly configured
- [x] Private development files excluded:
  - AGENT_TASKS.md
  - DEVELOPMENT_PLAN.md
  - FINAL_DEPLOYMENT_GUIDE.md
  - PROGRESS_REPORT.md
  - PROJECT_STATUS.md
  - QUICK_START.md
  - TASK_COORDINATION.md
  - deploy_studio_crm.py
  - deploy_patch.py

### 4. Code Quality ⚠️ (Needs Review)

- [ ] Run tests (if any exist)
- [ ] Check for TODO/FIXME comments
- [ ] Verify all features work as documented
- [ ] Remove debug code/console.logs

### 5. Repository Settings (To Do After Making Public)

- [ ] Add repository description
- [ ] Add topics/tags (laravel, crm, tattoo, studio-management, php)
- [ ] Enable Issues
- [ ] Enable Discussions (optional)
- [ ] Add CONTRIBUTING.md (optional)
- [ ] Add CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md (optional)
- [ ] Set up GitHub Pages for documentation (optional)

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## 📝 Pending Changes

### Modified Files (Not Yet Committed)

1. `README.md` - Already has correct email
2. `public/downloads/Documentation.txt` - Email fixed
3. `public/downloads/README.txt` - Email fixed

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## 🚀 Steps to Make Repository Public

### Step 1: Commit Email Fixes

```bash
cd c:\Users\Patrick\poli-international\standalone-tools\studio-crm-laravel
git add public/downloads/Documentation.txt public/downloads/README.txt
git commit -m "fix: Update support email to patrick@poli-international.com"
git push origin master
```

### Step 2: Make Repository Public on GitHub

1. Go to: <https://github.com/Poli-International/studio-crm/settings>
2. Scroll to "Danger Zone"
3. Click "Change repository visibility"
4. Select "Make public"
5. Confirm by typing the repository name

### Step 3: Configure Repository Settings

1. Add description: "Professional Studio Management System for Tattoo & Piercing Studios - Built with Laravel"
2. Add website: <https://poliinternational.com/studio-crm>
3. Add topics: `laravel`, `crm`, `studio-management`, `tattoo`, `piercing`, `php`, `mysql`
4. Enable Issues and Discussions

### Step 4: Create Initial Release (Optional)

1. Go to Releases
2. Click "Create a new release"
3. Tag: `v1.0.0`
4. Title: "Studio CRM v1.0.0 - Community Edition"
5. Description: Highlight main features
6. Publish release

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## ⚠️ Important Notes

### What's Protected

- All sensitive deployment scripts are in `.gitignore`
- Environment variables are properly configured
- No database credentials in repository
- Email addresses are now correct

### What's Public

- Source code (MIT License)
- Documentation
- Installation instructions
- Example configuration files

### Recommended Next Steps

1. **Add a CHANGELOG.md** to track version history
2. **Create GitHub Actions** for automated testing (if tests exist)
3. **Add badges** to README.md (License, PHP version, Laravel version)
4. **Set up GitHub Sponsors** (optional) if you want to accept donations
5. **Create a demo/screenshots** folder with application screenshots

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## 📊 Repository Statistics

- **Total Files**: ~50+ files
- **Languages**: PHP (Laravel), Blade Templates, CSS, JavaScript
- **Database**: MySQL
- **Framework**: Laravel 10
- **License**: MIT
- **Size**: ~2-3 MB (estimated)

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## ✨ Repository Features to Highlight

When making the repository public, emphasize:

1. **Professional Grade**: Production-ready CRM for studios
2. **Security First**: HIPAA-compliant, encrypted data, role-based access
3. **Modern Stack**: Laravel 10, Glassmorphism UI, Lucide Icons
4. **Comprehensive**: 7 core modules (Client, Team, Gallery, Schedule, Finance, Inventory, Compliance)
5. **Easy Setup**: Clear installation guide, example configs
6. **Community Edition**: Free and open-source (MIT)

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## 🎯 Post-Publication Marketing

Consider:

1. Post on Reddit (r/laravel, r/tattoos, r/piercing)
2. Share on Twitter/X with hashtags
3. Submit to Laravel News
4. Add to awesome-laravel lists
5. Create a Product Hunt launch
6. Write a blog post on poliinternational.com

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**Status**: ✅ Ready to make public after committing email fixes
**Last Updated**: 2026-02-07
