Hiking Logbook – Documentation Hub
Welcome to the comprehensive documentation for the Hiking Logbook project.
This documentation hub serves as your guide to understanding both the product (what we built) and the process (how we built it).
Live Documentation: This documentation is automatically deployed to GitHub Pages for easy access.
Table of Contents
Product Documentation
Core Requirements & Design
Architecture & Technical Documentation
Developer Setup Guides
Process Documentation
Project Management
Development Methodology
Security & Quality
Key Features Covered
Core Functionality
- User Authentication - Firebase Auth integration
- Hike Logging - GPS tracking and data storage
- Social Features - Friend connections and activity feeds
- Achievement System - Badges and progress tracking
- Profile Management - User preferences and settings
Technical Implementation
- Frontend: React.js with modern hooks and context
- Backend: Node.js with Express and Firebase Functions
- Database: Firestore with optimized queries
- Authentication: Firebase Auth with security rules
- Deployment: Firebase Hosting with CI/CD pipeline
Project Metrics
- Test Coverage: 81.31%
- Architecture: Full-stack with separation of concerns
- Methodology: Scrum/Agile with 4 sprints
- Documentation: Comprehensive coverage of all aspects
Documentation Standards
- Format: Markdown (
.md) for GitHub compatibility
- Naming: Lowercase with underscores for files
- Structure: Clear headings and table of contents
- Cross-references: Links between related documents
- Versioning: Updated with each sprint and release
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