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Deploy Next.js wedding website to GitHub Pages with SQLite support (#231)
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‎.github/workflows/nextjs.yml‎

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# Sample workflow for building and deploying a Next.js site to GitHub Pages
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# Workflow for building and deploying a static Next.js site to GitHub Pages
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#
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# To get started with Next.js see: https://nextjs.org/docs/getting-started
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#
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# NOTE: This workflow is currently NOT FUNCTIONAL for this project because:
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# - Static export (output: 'export') is disabled due to NextAuth incompatibility
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# - The application requires server-side functionality (API routes, authentication)
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# - For production deployment, use Hostinger VPS deployment instead
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# - See HOSTINGER_VPS_DEPLOYMENT_PLAN.md and ci-cd-pipeline.yml for proper deployment
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# NOTE: This workflow builds a static-only version of the site without:
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# - API routes (forms will show email contact information instead)
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# - Admin pages (authentication requires server-side functionality)
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# - For full-featured deployment with backend, use Hostinger VPS deployment
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# - See HOSTINGER_VPS_DEPLOYMENT_PLAN.md and ci-cd-pipeline.yml for server deployment
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#
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name: Deploy Next.js site to Pages
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working-directory: ./client
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run: |
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echo "Creating environment file for build..."
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# NOTE: These values are placeholders only to satisfy build requirements
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# Since static export is disabled, this workflow won't actually deploy
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# In production, use proper secrets and Hostinger VPS deployment
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# NOTE: These values are placeholders to satisfy build requirements
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# Static export doesn't use these at runtime (no server-side functionality)
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# For full backend functionality, use Hostinger VPS deployment
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cat << EOF > .env.local
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# Database (placeholder - not functional in static export)
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DATABASE_URL="file:./prisma/dev.db"
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- name: Generate Prisma client
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- name: Build with Next.js
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- name: Build with Next.js (static export)
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working-directory: ./client
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run: ${{ steps.detect-package-manager.outputs.runner }} next build
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run: npm run build:static
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- name: Upload artifact
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uses: actions/upload-pages-artifact@v3
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with:
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path: ./client/.next
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path: ./client/out
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# Deployment job
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deploy:

‎DEPLOYMENT_CHANGES_SUMMARY.md‎

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# Deployment Changes Summary
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This document summarizes the changes made to enable GitHub Pages deployment for the Sharothee Wedding website.
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## Changes Made
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### 1. Database Configuration
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**File**: `client/prisma/schema.prisma`
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- Changed database provider from `mysql` to `sqlite`
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- Updated datasource configuration to use SQLite file
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### 2. Next.js Configuration
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**File**: `client/next.config.ts`
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- Enabled static export: `output: 'export'`
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- Added basePath for subdirectory deployment: `/Sharothee-Wedding-arvinwedsincia`
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- Added assetPrefix for proper asset loading
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- Enabled trailing slashes for GitHub Pages compatibility
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- Set images to unoptimized mode for static export
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### 3. Build Scripts
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**Created Files**:
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- `client/scripts/prepare-static-build.sh` - Moves API routes and admin pages before build
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- `client/scripts/restore-after-build.sh` - Restores moved directories after build
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**Updated File**: `client/package.json`
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- Added `build:static` script: Runs prepare → build → restore sequence
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- Updated `build:github` to use `build:static`
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### 4. Form Handling Updates
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**Modified Files**:
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- `client/src/app/rsvp/page.tsx` - Added static mode detection and email fallback
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- `client/src/app/contact/page.tsx` - Added static mode detection and email fallback
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Both forms now:
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- Detect when running in static export mode
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- Show success message with email contact information
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- Maintain client-side validation
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### 5. GitHub Actions Workflow
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**File**: `.github/workflows/nextjs.yml`
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- Updated comments to reflect static export functionality
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- Changed build command to use `npm run build:static`
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- Updated artifact path to `client/out` (static export output)
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- Updated environment file creation comments
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### 6. GitHub Pages Configuration
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**Created Files**:
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- `client/public/.nojekyll` - Prevents Jekyll processing on GitHub Pages
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- `GITHUB_PAGES_DEPLOYMENT.md` - Complete deployment documentation
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**Updated File**: `client/.gitignore`
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- Added `.build-backup` directory to ignore list
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## Technical Details
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### Static Export Process
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1. **Preparation**: API routes and admin directories are temporarily moved to `.build-backup`
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2. **Build**: Next.js generates static HTML/CSS/JS files in `out` directory
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3. **Restore**: Moved directories are restored for development use
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### Output Structure
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```
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client/out/
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├── .nojekyll # Prevents Jekyll processing
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├── index.html # Home page
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├── 404.html # 404 error page
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├── events/index.html # Events page
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├── gallery/index.html # Gallery page
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├── live/index.html # Live stream page
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├── rsvp/index.html # RSVP page
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├── contact/index.html # Contact page
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├── travel/index.html # Travel info page
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├── _next/ # Next.js static assets
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├── images/ # Static images
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└── favicon.ico # Favicon
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```
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### BasePath Configuration
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All URLs and asset paths include the basePath `/Sharothee-Wedding-arvinwedsincia` for subdirectory deployment.
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- Image: `/Sharothee-Wedding-arvinwedsincia/images/photo.jpg`
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- Link: `/Sharothee-Wedding-arvinwedsincia/events/`
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- Script: `/Sharothee-Wedding-arvinwedsincia/_next/static/chunks/...`
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## What's Excluded from Static Build
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The following directories are temporarily moved during build:
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- `src/app/api/` - All API routes (18 files)
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- `src/app/admin/` - Admin dashboard pages (10 files)
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These are restored after build for local development but not included in the static export.
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## Environment Variables
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The workflow creates a minimal `.env.local` file with placeholder values:
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- `DATABASE_URL` - Points to SQLite file (not used at runtime)
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- `NEXTAUTH_SECRET` - Placeholder (authentication not used)
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- `NEXTAUTH_URL` - Placeholder (authentication not used)
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- Email and Cloudinary keys - Placeholders (not functional in static mode)
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## Testing Locally
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cd client
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npm run build:static
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cd out
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# Visit: http://localhost:8000
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# Note: BasePath required for full testing
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```
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## Deployment URL
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Once merged and deployed:
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**https://codestorm-hub.github.io/Sharothee-Wedding-arvinwedsincia/**
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## Migration Notes
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For full server functionality (API routes, authentication, database):
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1. Deploy to Hostinger VPS instead
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2. Use MySQL database
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3. Remove `output: 'export'` from next.config.ts
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4. Keep basePath empty in production
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5. Configure proper environment variables
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See `HOSTINGER_VPS_DEPLOYMENT_PLAN.md` for VPS deployment instructions.
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## Files Changed
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### Modified (10 files)
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1. `.github/workflows/nextjs.yml`
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2. `client/.gitignore`
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3. `client/next.config.ts`
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4. `client/package.json`
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5. `client/prisma/schema.prisma`
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6. `client/src/app/contact/page.tsx`
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7. `client/src/app/rsvp/page.tsx`
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### Created (4 files)
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8. `client/public/.nojekyll`
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9. `client/scripts/prepare-static-build.sh`
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10. `client/scripts/restore-after-build.sh`
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11. `GITHUB_PAGES_DEPLOYMENT.md`
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12. `DEPLOYMENT_CHANGES_SUMMARY.md` (this file)
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## Verification Checklist
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- [x] Static build completes successfully
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- [x] All 11 pages generated (including 404)
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- [x] BasePath correctly applied to all URLs
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- [x] .nojekyll file included in output
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- [x] API routes and admin pages excluded
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- [x] Forms show email fallback
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- [x] GitHub Actions workflow updated
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- [x] Documentation created
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## Support
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- **Email**: codestromhub@gmail.com
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- **Repository**: https://github.com/CodeStorm-Hub/Sharothee-Wedding-arvinwedsincia

‎GITHUB_PAGES_DEPLOYMENT.md‎

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# GitHub Pages Deployment Guide
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This document explains how the wedding website is deployed to GitHub Pages as a static site.
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## Overview
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The website is deployed as a static Next.js export to GitHub Pages at:
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**https://codestorm-hub.github.io/Sharothee-Wedding-arvinwedsincia/**
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## Static Export Configuration
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### What's Included
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- ✅ All public-facing pages (Home, Events, Gallery, Live, Travel)
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- ✅ RSVP and Contact pages (with email fallback)
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- ✅ SQLite database schema (for development reference)
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- ✅ Responsive design and all UI features
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- ✅ Static images and assets
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### What's Excluded
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- ❌ API routes (not supported in static export)
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- ❌ Admin pages (require authentication)
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- ❌ Server-side functionality (forms, database operations)
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## Build Process
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1. **Preparation**: `scripts/prepare-static-build.sh` temporarily moves API and admin directories
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## Configuration Details
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- **For full backend**: Deploy to Hostinger VPS (see `HOSTINGER_VPS_DEPLOYMENT_PLAN.md`)
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## GitHub Actions Workflow
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## Support
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- Email: codestromhub@gmail.com
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- Phone: +880 1234-567890
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- Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh

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