From 636ff2b1a798aea5e9a62475a474e49f764b0e8f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: TheLeo Date: Fri, 21 Nov 2025 22:37:00 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Update README.md --- README.md | 186 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 184 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 7f62a34..fbc5ed8 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,3 +1,185 @@ -# knowledge_article_system +# Knowledge Article System - Project Roadmap -A minimal, local desktop knowledge management system for a small IT team to document and search process knowledge. \ No newline at end of file +## Project Overview +A minimal, local desktop knowledge management system for a small IT team (3 users) to document and search process knowledge. + +**Tech Stack:** +- Backend: Node.js + SQLite +- Frontend: React + JavaScript +- Key Features: Basic CRUD, simple search, rich text editing +- **Scope:** Single developer, 1-week MVP, then iterate based on real usage + +--- + +## Week 1: MVP Sprint (Days 1-5) + +### Goal +Get a working, usable system in the hands of the team by end of week + +### Day 1-2: Backend Basics +- [ ] Initialize Node.js project +- [ ] Set up Express server +- [ ] Create SQLite database with single `articles` table + - id (primary key, auto-increment) + - ka_number (unique, e.g., "KA001") + - title (text) + - content (text, will store HTML) + - created_at (timestamp) + - updated_at (timestamp) +- [ ] Implement basic API endpoints: + - `GET /api/articles` - Get all articles + - `GET /api/articles/:id` - Get one article + - `POST /api/articles` - Create article + - `PUT /api/articles/:id` - Update article + - `DELETE /api/articles/:id` - Delete article + - `GET /api/search?q=query` - Basic text search +- [ ] Test endpoints with Postman or Thunder Client + +### Day 3-4: Frontend Basics +- [ ] Initialize React app (Vite for faster setup) +- [ ] Create basic layout: + - Search bar at top + - Article list/results view + - Article detail/edit view +- [ ] Integrate a simple rich text editor (recommend: React Quill - easiest to set up) +- [ ] Connect to backend API +- [ ] Implement basic routing (list view ↔ detail view) + +### Day 5: Integration & Testing +- [ ] Wire up search functionality +- [ ] Test create/edit/delete workflows +- [ ] Add basic styling (make it readable, doesn't need to be pretty) +- [ ] Fix critical bugs +- [ ] Write quick README with startup instructions +- [ ] Get team to test it + +### MVP Feature Set (Absolute Minimum) +✅ Create new KA with title and rich text content +✅ View list of all KAs +✅ Click to view/edit a specific KA +✅ Basic search (title + content) +✅ Delete KA (with confirmation) +✅ Auto-generate KA numbers + +### Explicitly OUT of Scope for Week 1 +❌ Categories/tags +❌ Version history +❌ Advanced search features +❌ File attachments +❌ Fancy UI/styling +❌ Keyboard shortcuts +❌ Statistics/analytics +❌ Export features + +--- + +## Week 2+: Post-MVP Iteration + +### Approach +Now that the team is using it, add features based on actual needs + +### Potential Additions (Priority Order) +1. **Categories/Tags** - If team needs better organization +2. **Search improvements** - Fuzzy search, search by KA number only +3. **Better styling** - Make it look nicer once functionality is solid +4. **Recent articles list** - Quick access to commonly used KAs +5. **Edit history** - Track who changed what and when +6. **Attachments** - Add screenshots or log files +7. **Templates** - Pre-filled formats for common issue types +8. **Export to PDF** - For printing or sharing outside the tool +9. **Backup/restore** - Easy database backup + +### Iteration Strategy +- Get feedback from the 3 users after first week +- Pick ONE feature to add based on biggest pain point +- Implement, test, repeat +- Don't add features "just because" - only add what team actually needs + +--- + +## Quick Start Guide (Day 1 Setup) + +### Backend Setup +```bash +mkdir ka-system-backend +cd ka-system-backend +npm init -y +npm install express better-sqlite3 cors +``` + +Create minimal file structure: +- `server.js` - Express server +- `db.js` - Database setup and queries +- `database.db` - SQLite database (created automatically) + +### Frontend Setup +```bash +npm create vite@latest ka-system-frontend -- --template react +cd ka-system-frontend +npm install +npm install axios react-quill +``` + +### Running the System +1. Terminal 1: `node server.js` (backend on port 3001) +2. Terminal 2: `npm run dev` (frontend on port 5173) +3. Open browser to `localhost:5173` + +--- + +## Success Criteria for Week 1 + +- [ ] You can create a KA in under 30 seconds +- [ ] You can search and find a KA in under 10 seconds +- [ ] You can edit an existing KA +- [ ] All 3 team members can run it on their machines +- [ ] No critical bugs that prevent basic use + +If these work, you have a successful MVP. Everything else is polish. + +--- + +## Database Schema (Minimal) + +```sql +CREATE TABLE articles ( + id INTEGER PRIMARY KEY AUTOINCREMENT, + ka_number TEXT UNIQUE NOT NULL, + title TEXT NOT NULL, + content TEXT, + created_at DATETIME DEFAULT CURRENT_TIMESTAMP, + updated_at DATETIME DEFAULT CURRENT_TIMESTAMP +); +``` + +Add indexes after MVP if search is slow: +```sql +CREATE INDEX idx_title ON articles(title); +CREATE INDEX idx_content ON articles(content); +``` + +--- + +## Risk Management + +### Main Risks +1. **Scope creep in week 1** - Stay disciplined, MVP only +2. **Time sink on editor** - Use React Quill, don't build custom +3. **Database issues** - Keep schema simple, optimize later +4. **Team won't use it** - Get feedback early and often + +### Mitigation +- Set a timer for each task, move on if taking too long +- Use libraries, don't reinvent the wheel +- Manual testing only for week 1 +- Share progress daily with team + +--- + +## Notes + +- **Be ruthless about scope** - If it's not essential for day 1 usage, skip it +- **Working > Pretty** - Ugly but functional beats beautiful but broken +- **Real usage beats planning** - Get it in their hands ASAP +- **You can always add more** - But you can't get time back +- **Database backups** - Copy `database.db` file regularly (simple for now)