# Setup Status - Hotel Bardan Boutique

## ✅ Completed Steps

1. ✅ **PHP Dependencies Installed** - Composer packages installed
2. ✅ **Node Dependencies Installed** - npm packages installed
3. ✅ **Environment File Created** - `.env` file configured
4. ✅ **Application Key Generated** - Laravel security key set
5. ✅ **Frontend Assets Built** - CSS and JS compiled
6. ✅ **Required Directories Created** - storage and cache directories ready
7. ✅ **Permissions Set** - Proper file permissions configured

## ⚠️ Next Steps Required

### 1. Start MySQL Server

MySQL server needs to be running. Start it using one of these methods:

**Option A: Using MAMP/XAMPP**
- Open MAMP or XAMPP Control Panel
- Start MySQL Server

**Option B: Using Homebrew**
```bash
brew services start mysql
```

**Option C: Native MySQL**
```bash
sudo /usr/local/mysql/support-files/mysql.server start
```

### 2. Create Database

Once MySQL is running, create the database:

**Option A: Using Command Line**
```bash
mysql -u root -p
# Then run:
CREATE DATABASE hotel_bardan_boutique CHARACTER SET utf8mb4 COLLATE utf8mb4_unicode_ci;
EXIT;
```

**Option B: Using phpMyAdmin**
1. Open http://localhost/phpmyadmin
2. Click "New" in sidebar
3. Database name: `hotel_bardan_boutique`
4. Collation: `utf8mb4_unicode_ci`
5. Click "Create"

### 3. Update Database Password (if needed)

If your MySQL has a password, update `.env` file:
```env
DB_PASSWORD=your_mysql_password
```

### 4. Run Migrations & Seed Database

```bash
cd "/Users/sumankc/Desktop/Hotel Bardan Boutique"
php artisan migrate
php artisan db:seed
```

This will create all tables and add sample data:
- 5 Room types
- 8 Services  
- 8 Gallery images

### 5. Start Development Server

**Terminal 1: Laravel Server**
```bash
cd "/Users/sumankc/Desktop/Hotel Bardan Boutique"
php artisan serve
```

**Terminal 2: Vite Dev Server (Optional - for hot reload)**
```bash
cd "/Users/sumankc/Desktop/Hotel Bardan Boutique"
npm run dev
```

### 6. Access Your Website

Open browser and visit: **http://localhost:8000**

## 🎯 Quick Command Summary

```bash
# Navigate to project
cd "/Users/sumankc/Desktop/Hotel Bardan Boutique"

# Run migrations (after MySQL is running and database is created)
php artisan migrate

# Seed sample data
php artisan db:seed

# Start server
php artisan serve

# In another terminal (optional):
npm run dev
```

## 📱 Available Pages

Once running, you can visit:
- Home: http://localhost:8000
- Rooms: http://localhost:8000/rooms
- Services: http://localhost:8000/services
- Gallery: http://localhost:8000/gallery
- About: http://localhost:8000/about
- Contact: http://localhost:8000/contact

## 🔧 Troubleshooting

### Port 8000 Already in Use?
```bash
php artisan serve --port=8080
```

### Clear All Caches
```bash
php artisan cache:clear
php artisan config:clear
php artisan view:clear
```

### Rebuild Assets
```bash
npm run build
```

### Database Connection Error?
1. Ensure MySQL is running
2. Check database name in `.env`
3. Verify username/password in `.env`
4. Confirm database exists

## 📚 Documentation

- Full documentation: `README.md`
- Installation guide: `INSTALLATION.md`
- Quick start: `QUICK_START.md`

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**Status**: Setup is 90% complete. Just need to start MySQL and run migrations! 🎉

