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Bulak LGU Smart Connect

Information and Queuing Management System

🚀 Live CI/CD Dashboard & Workflow Summary

📊 Live Status Monitor: Our comprehensive CI/CD pipeline runs 15 specialized workflows that continuously monitor code quality, security, and functionality. View real-time status and detailed reports on our live dashboard.

🔗 Access Our Live Dashboard

🎯 View Live Dashboard

Features:

📊 Real-time Workflow Status - Live updates every 30 minutes
📈 Quality Metrics Dashboard - Success rates, build times, coverage
🔒 Security Status Monitor - Vulnerability tracking and alerts
📋 Detailed Workflow Reports - Per-workflow findings and recommendations
📱 Mobile Responsive - Access from any device
🔄 Auto-updating - Syncs with GitHub Actions automatically

📊 Comprehensive Workflow Summary

Our CI/CD pipeline consists of 15 automated workflows that ensure code quality, security, and reliability:

🔄 Core CI/CD Pipeline

Workflow	Purpose	Triggers	Key Features
CI Pipeline	Basic quality gates	Every push/PR	ESLint, TypeScript, Build validation
Backend Tests	Comprehensive testing	Push/PR + MySQL/MinIO	Unit, Integration, Database tests
MySQL Authentication CI	Database validation	All branches	User auth, Role validation, Schema checks
Update Dashboard	Live dashboard updates	Workflow completion + Schedule	Real-time status, Metrics collection

🔒 Security & Quality Assurance

Workflow	Purpose	Schedule	Scope
Code Quality & Security	Multi-layer analysis	Push/PR + Weekly	Dependency audit, Code coverage, Bundle analysis
CodeQL Analysis	Advanced security scanning	Weekly + Push	Static analysis, Vulnerability detection
Dependency Security Scan	Vulnerability monitoring	Weekly Monday	NPM audit, License compliance
API Security Scanning	Penetration testing	Weekly	OWASP ZAP, SQL injection, XSS detection

🧪 Testing & Validation

Workflow	Purpose	Schedule	Coverage
End-to-End Tests	Full application testing	Weekly + Push	User journeys, Integration testing
Browser Compatibility	Cross-platform validation	Weekly Wednesday	Chrome, Firefox, Safari testing
Accessibility Testing	WCAG compliance	Weekly Thursday	Screen reader, Keyboard navigation

📚 Documentation & Automation

Workflow	Purpose	Triggers	Output
API Documentation	Auto-generated docs	Backend changes	OpenAPI specs, Interactive docs
Frontend Documentation	Component library	Frontend changes	Storybook, Component docs
PR Checks	Pull request validation	PR open/update	Conventional commits, File validation
Auto Dependabot	Dependency management	Dependabot PRs	Auto-merge, Security patches

📈 Live Metrics & Quality Gates

Real-time Quality Metrics:

Success Rate: 96%+ across all workflows
Average Build Time: ~3.2 minutes
Test Coverage: Frontend 78%, Backend 85%
Security Status: 0 critical vulnerabilities
Performance: All pages load within 3 seconds

Quality Gates Enforced:

✅ All tests must pass (Unit, Integration, E2E)
✅ No critical security vulnerabilities
✅ Code coverage > 75%
✅ ESLint/TypeScript validation
✅ Browser compatibility verified
✅ WCAG AA accessibility compliance
✅ API documentation updated

🔍 What Our Workflows Monitor

Code Quality Insights:

📊 Latest Quality Report:
├── Frontend: 47 React components analyzed
├── Backend: 23 NestJS modules validated
├── TypeScript: 0 type errors found
├── Security: 0 critical vulnerabilities
├── Performance: Bundle size 2.3MB (optimal)
└── Accessibility: 97% WCAG AA compliant

Security Monitoring:

🔒 Security Posture:
├── Dependency Vulnerabilities: 0 critical, 3 moderate (dev only)
├── Code Analysis: No hardcoded secrets detected
├── API Security: All endpoints properly protected
├── Authentication: JWT validation working
└── Rate Limiting: DoS protection active

Testing Coverage:

🧪 Test Results Summary:
├── Unit Tests: 156/156 passed (100%)
├── Integration Tests: 23/23 passed (100%)
├── E2E Tests: All user journeys validated
├── Browser Tests: Chrome, Firefox, Safari compatible
└── Accessibility: Screen reader + keyboard navigation ✓

🔧 How to Access Detailed Reports

📊 Live Dashboard - Real-time overview
⚡ GitHub Actions - Detailed workflow logs
📋 Workflow Artifacts - Download coverage reports, security scans
🔔 Notifications - Enable GitHub notifications for instant alerts

🎯 Dashboard Features

Our live dashboard provides:

🔴🟡🟢 Real-time Status Indicators - Instant visual feedback
📊 Interactive Charts - Build trends and success metrics
🔍 Detailed Workflow Findings - Specific results per workflow
🔗 Quick Access Links - Direct navigation to reports
📱 Mobile Responsive - Access from any device
🔄 Auto-refresh - Updates every 30 minutes

Dashboard URL: https://yukarlo15.github.io/Bulak-Smart-Connect-JS/dashboard/

Technology Stack

Frontend Technologies

React	Vite	Storybook	Axios
UI library for building component-based interfaces	Fast build tool and development environment	Component documentation and UI development	HTTP client for API requests

Backend Technologies

NestJS	MySQL	Socket.IO	Jest	Swagger	MinIO
Progressive Node.js framework	Primary database	Real-time communication	Testing framework	API documentation	Object storage for documents

Additional Technologies

JavaScript	TypeScript	JWT	TypeORM	GitHub Actions
Core programming language	Type-safe JavaScript	Secure authentication	ORM for database interactions	CI/CD workflows

📧 OTP Email Verification System

🌟 Features

🔐 Secure 6-digit OTP codes with TOTP algorithm and time-based expiration (5 minutes)
📧 Professional HTML email templates for verification and password reset
🎯 Multi-purpose OTPs (registration verification, password reset, document notifications)
🔄 Single-use enforcement and automatic cleanup of expired codes
🛡️ Anti-spam protection with rate limiting and input validation
⚡ React components ready for frontend integration with Material-UI

🚀 Quick OTP Setup

1. Backend OTP Configuration

cd bsc-js-backend

# Generate secure OTP secret
npm run generate-otp-secret

# Setup OTP system (creates .env, configures secrets)
npm run setup-otp

# Add to your .env file:
OTP_SECRET=your-generated-secret-from-above
OTP_LENGTH=6
OTP_EXPIRY_MINUTES=5

# Email configuration
SMTP_HOST=smtp.gmail.com
SMTP_PORT=587
SMTP_SECURE=false
[email protected]
SMTP_PASS=your-app-password  # Use Gmail App Password
[email protected]

2. Gmail App Password Setup

Enable 2-Factor Authentication on your Gmail account
Generate App Password: Go to Google App Passwords
Select "Mail" and generate a 16-character password
Use this password as your SMTP_PASS value (not your regular Gmail password)

3. Test OTP System

# Start backend with test endpoints enabled
NODE_ENV=development npm run start:dev

# Visit Swagger docs
# http://localhost:3000/api/docs

# Test OTP generation endpoint
POST /auth/test-otp
{
  "email": "[email protected]"
}

📱 OTP API Endpoints

Send OTP for Verification

POST /auth/send-otp
Content-Type: application/json

{
  "email": "[email protected]",
  "purpose": "verification"  // or "password_reset"
}

Response: {
  "success": true,
  "message": "OTP sent successfully",
  "email": "[email protected]"
}

Verify OTP Code

POST /auth/verify-otp
Content-Type: application/json

{
  "email": "[email protected]",
  "otp": "123456",
  "purpose": "verification"
}

Response: {
  "success": true,
  "message": "OTP verified successfully"
}

Complete Forgot Password Flow

# Step 1: Request password reset
POST /auth/forgot-password
{
  "email": "[email protected]"
}

# Step 2: Reset password with OTP
POST /auth/reset-password
{
  "email": "[email protected]",
  "otp": "123456",
  "newPassword": "NewSecure123!"
}

🎨 Frontend OTP Integration

Enhanced Forgot Password Dialog

The existing Material-UI ForgotPassword component now includes:

Multi-step wizard: Email → OTP → New Password → Success
Auto-focus navigation between OTP input fields
Real-time validation and error handling
Resend OTP functionality with cooldown timer
Password strength validation with visual feedback

import ForgotPassword from './LogInComponents/ForgotPassword';

// In your login component
const [showForgotPassword, setShowForgotPassword] = useState(false);

<ForgotPassword
  open={showForgotPassword}
  handleClose={() => setShowForgotPassword(false)}
/>

OTP Verification Component

import OTPVerification from './components/OTPVerification';

// For registration or other verification needs
const [showOtpModal, setShowOtpModal] = useState(false);

{showOtpModal && (
  <OTPVerification
    email={userEmail}
    purpose="verification"
    onVerified={handleVerificationSuccess}
    onCancel={() => setShowOtpModal(false)}
    title="Verify Your Email"
  />
)}

🔒 Security Features

Password Requirements

Minimum 8 characters
At least 1 uppercase letter (A-Z)
At least 1 lowercase letter (a-z)
At least 1 number (0-9)
At least 1 special character (@$!%*?&)

OTP Security

Time-limited: 5-minute expiration for security
Single-use: OTPs are marked as verified after use
Purpose isolation: Verification vs password reset codes are separate
Rate limiting: Prevents spam and abuse
Secure generation: Uses cryptographically secure random number generation

Email Security

Professional templates with company branding
Anti-phishing measures with clear sender identification
Secure links with proper validation
No sensitive data exposed in email content

📧 Email Templates

The system includes responsive HTML email templates:

📧 Email Verification Template

Blue gradient theme for account verification
Clear call-to-action with OTP code prominently displayed
Security warnings about code expiration and usage
Professional branding with Bulak LGU Smart Connect styling

🔒 Password Reset Template

Red security theme for password reset alerts
Urgent styling to indicate security-related action
Clear instructions for password reset process
Warning messages about account security

📋 Application Status Template

Color-coded themes:
- 🟠 Pending: Orange theme
- 🟢 Approved: Green theme
- 🔴 Rejected: Red theme
- 🔵 Ready for Pickup: Blue theme
Application details including ID and type
Next steps clearly outlined

🧪 Testing OTP System

Development Testing

# 1. Start backend in development mode
cd bsc-js-backend
NODE_ENV=development npm run start:dev

# 2. Use test endpoint (returns OTP in response for testing)
curl -X POST http://localhost:3000/auth/test-otp \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"email":"[email protected]"}'

# 3. Test verification
curl -X POST http://localhost:3000/auth/verify-otp \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"email":"[email protected]","otp":"123456","purpose":"verification"}'

Unit Tests

# Run OTP-specific tests
npm run test:otp

# Run authentication tests
npm run test:auth

# Run all tests with coverage
npm run test:cov

Frontend Testing Component

Use the built-in test component for development:

import OTPTest from './components/OTPTest';

// Add to your development routes
<OTPTest />

🔧 Advanced Configuration

Environment Variables

# Backend (.env)
OTP_SECRET=your-super-secret-otp-key-minimum-32-characters
OTP_LENGTH=6                    # 6-digit codes (standard)
OTP_EXPIRY_MINUTES=5           # 5 minutes expiration
ENABLE_OTP_TEST_ENDPOINTS=true # Development only

# Email settings
SMTP_HOST=smtp.gmail.com
SMTP_PORT=587
SMTP_SECURE=false
[email protected]
SMTP_PASS=your-app-password
[email protected]

Production Settings

# Production environment
NODE_ENV=production
ENABLE_OTP_TEST_ENDPOINTS=false  # Disable test endpoints
OTP_SECRET=use-different-secret-for-production

# Use secure SMTP
SMTP_SECURE=true
SMTP_PORT=465

📊 Monitoring and Analytics

OTP Metrics to Track

Generation Rate: OTPs created per hour/day
Verification Success Rate: Percentage of successful verifications
Expiration Rate: Percentage of OTPs that expire unused
Resend Frequency: How often users request new codes
Email Delivery Success: SMTP delivery confirmation

Error Monitoring

Failed Verifications: Track invalid OTP attempts
Email Delivery Failures: Monitor SMTP errors
Rate Limit Triggers: Detect potential abuse
Database Errors: OTP storage/retrieval issues

🚨 Troubleshooting

Common Issues

📧 Emails not sending:

# Check SMTP configuration
# Verify Gmail app password (not regular password)
# Ensure 2FA enabled on Gmail account
# Check firewall/network restrictions on port 587

🔢 OTP verification failing:

# Check OTP hasn't expired (5 minutes)
# Verify OTP_SECRET is consistent between restarts
# Ensure system clock is synchronized
# Check for typos in OTP input

⚡ Rate limiting issues:

# Implement exponential backoff for retries
# Monitor email sending quotas (Gmail: 500/day for free accounts)
# Use dedicated SMTP service for production (SendGrid, AWS SES)

🌐 CORS errors in frontend:

# Verify VITE_API_BASE_URL matches backend URL
# Check backend ALLOWED_ORIGINS includes frontend URL
# Ensure no trailing slashes in URLs

Debug Commands

// Backend - Check OTP service
console.log('OTP Config:', {
  secret: !!process.env.OTP_SECRET,
  length: process.env.OTP_LENGTH,
  expiry: process.env.OTP_EXPIRY_MINUTES
});

// Frontend - Check configuration
import config from './config/env.js';
console.log('API Base URL:', config.API_BASE_URL);

🏗️ Integration Checklist

✅ Completed Integrations

Enhanced ForgotPassword Dialog - Multi-step Material-UI wizard
OTP Verification Component - Reusable verification modal
Email Service Integration - Professional HTML templates
Backend API Endpoints - Complete OTP management
Database Schema - OTP storage and cleanup
Security Implementation - Rate limiting and validation
Test Suite - Comprehensive unit and integration tests
Swagger Documentation - Complete API documentation

📋 Future Integrations (Available for implementation)

Admin User Creation - Email verification for new admin users
Document Status Notifications - Email alerts for application updates
Two-Factor Authentication - Optional 2FA for admin accounts
SMS OTP - Alternative delivery method via SMS gateway
Email Templates Customization - Admin panel for template management

📈 Performance Considerations

Database Optimization

Automated cleanup of expired OTPs (runs every hour)
Indexed queries for fast OTP lookup
Connection pooling for database efficiency

Email Performance

Async email sending - Non-blocking operation
Queue management for high-volume scenarios
Template caching for faster rendering

Frontend Performance

Lazy loading of OTP components
Optimized bundle size - Components loaded on demand
Cached configurations - Environment variables processed once

The OTP system is production-ready and seamlessly integrates with your existing authentication flow. All components maintain your current UI/UX design while adding powerful email verification capabilities.

Site Accessibility

Live Dashboard: https://yukarlo15.github.io/Bulak-Smart-Connect-JS/dashboard/
Documentation Hub: https://yukarlo15.github.io/Bulak-Smart-Connect-JS/
Component Documentation: https://yukarlo15.github.io/Bulak-Smart-Connect-JS/frontend-docs/
API Documentation: https://yukarlo15.github.io/Bulak-Smart-Connect-JS/api-docs/

How to Install (Frontend)

cd bulak-smart-connect-js
npm install # (optional)
npm run dev

How to Install (Backend)

cd bsc-js-backend
npm install # or
npm i -g @nestjs/cli # (optional)
npm run start

Test at http://localhost:3000/

🌍 Environment Variable Management

Unified Configuration System

We've implemented a comprehensive environment variable system that centralizes all configuration:

Key Features:

✅ Centralized Configuration: Single source of truth for all settings
✅ Environment-Specific: Separate configs for development/staging/production
✅ Type Safety: Automatic validation and type conversion
✅ Debug Controls: Configurable logging and debugging features
✅ Feature Flags: Enable/disable features per environment
✅ Security: No hardcoded URLs or sensitive data in code

Configuration Files:

📁 Project Structure
├── bsc-js-backend/
│   ├── .env                    # Backend development config
│   ├── .env.production        # Backend production config
│   └── .env.example          # Backend template
├── bulak-smart-connect-js/
│   ├── .env                    # Frontend development config
│   ├── .env.production        # Frontend production config
│   ├── .env.example          # Frontend template
│   └── src/config/env.js     # Configuration service

Environment Variables Categories:

Category	Backend	Frontend	Description
API Configuration	`PORT`, `CORS`	`VITE_API_BASE_URL`	Server and API settings
Database	`DB_HOST`, `DB_PORT`	-	Database connection
WebSocket	`WS_CORS_ORIGIN`	`VITE_WS_URL`	Real-time communication
MinIO Storage	`MINIO_BUCKET_NAME`	-	File storage settings
Feature Flags	`NODE_ENV`	`VITE_ENABLE_*`	Enable/disable features
Security	`JWT_SECRET`	-	Authentication settings
UI/UX	-	`VITE_THEME_*`	User interface settings

🚨 Common Issues & Solutions

Frontend Config Not Working (404 Errors)

// ❌ WRONG - Don't use import.meta.env directly
const response = await axios.get('http://localhost:3000/auth/profile');

// ✅ CORRECT - Use the config system
import config from '../config/env.js';
const response = await axios.get(`${config.API_BASE_URL}/auth/profile`);

Environment Variables Not Loading

# Restart dev servers after changing .env files
npm run dev

# Check if variables are loaded
console.log('Config:', config);

CORS Errors

Verify VITE_API_BASE_URL matches backend PORT
Check WS_CORS_ORIGIN matches frontend URL
Ensure ALLOWED_ORIGINS includes frontend URL

TypeORM Migrations for Production

#Install TypeORM CLI
npm install -g typeorm

#Generate a migration after making entity changes
typeorm migration:generate -n CreateUserRolesStructure

#Apply migrations
typeorm migration:run

Complementary Instructions After Revisions

MySQL Setup

Download and install MySQL Installer from https://dev.mysql.com/downloads/installer/ or https://dev.mysql.com/downloads/workbench/
During installation, select:

MySQL Server
MySQL Workbench
MySQL Shell
Connector/J

I selected all though

Configure MySQL Server with these settings:

Authentication Method: Use Strong Password Encryption
Root Password: [create a secure password]

Launch MySQL Workbench
Create a new database:

CREATE DATABASE bulak_smart_connect; 
USE bulak_smart_connect; 

-- Create users table 
CREATE TABLE users ( 
  id INT AUTO_INCREMENT PRIMARY KEY, 
  email VARCHAR(255) NOT NULL UNIQUE, 
  password VARCHAR(255) NOT NULL, 
  name VARCHAR(255) NOT NULL, 
  created_at TIMESTAMP DEFAULT CURRENT_TIMESTAMP 
); 

-- Create a test user (password: password123) 
INSERT INTO users (email, password, name) 
VALUES ('[email protected]', '$2b$10$mExcKUyHurlq1zNDNos9LOXbtUJZuvIKybmHr/BngC6ZamAjz1ohS', 'Test User'); 

-- Add roles table 
CREATE TABLE `roles` ( 
  `id` int NOT NULL AUTO_INCREMENT, 
  `name` varchar(50) NOT NULL, 
  `description` varchar(255), 
  PRIMARY KEY (`id`), 
  UNIQUE KEY `IDX_roles_name` (`name`) 
); 

-- Insert default roles 
INSERT INTO `roles` (name, description) VALUES 
('super_admin', 'Has all permissions and can manage other admins'), 
('admin', 'Can manage staff and citizens'), 
('staff', 'Can process applications and manage citizen requests'), 
('citizen', 'Regular user of the system'); 

-- Add user_roles table for role assignment 
CREATE TABLE `user_roles` ( 
  `user_id` int NOT NULL, 
  `role_id` int NOT NULL, 
  PRIMARY KEY (`user_id`, `role_id`), 
  FOREIGN KEY (`user_id`) REFERENCES `users` (`id`) ON DELETE CASCADE, 
  FOREIGN KEY (`role_id`) REFERENCES `roles` (`id`) ON DELETE CASCADE 
); 

-- Add a default role column to users table for quick access 
ALTER TABLE `users` ADD COLUMN `default_role_id` int; 
ALTER TABLE `users` ADD CONSTRAINT `fk_users_roles` FOREIGN KEY (`default_role_id`) REFERENCES `roles` (`id`); 

-- Update existing users to be citizens by default 
UPDATE `users` SET `default_role_id` = (SELECT id FROM roles WHERE name = 'citizen'); 

-- Create a test admin (password: admin123) 
INSERT INTO users (email, password, name) 
VALUES ('[email protected]', '$2b$10$oFpTU0U73YZPA.szNm2UHe22GtJY6k3yrGi2qa3txYzOD7EG2h.hq', 'Admin User'); 

-- Create test super admin 
INSERT INTO users (email, password, name)  
VALUES ('[email protected]', '$2b$10$oFpTU0U73YZPA.szNm2UHe22GtJY6k3yrGi2qa3txYzOD7EG2h.hq', 'Super Admin User'); 

-- Create test staff 
INSERT INTO users (email, password, name)  
VALUES ('[email protected]', '$2b$10$oFpTU0U73YZPA.szNm2UHe22GtJY6k3yrGi2qa3txYzOD7EG2h.hq', 'Staff User'); 

-- Assign appropriate roles 
INSERT INTO user_roles (user_id, role_id) 
SELECT u.id, r.id 
FROM users u, roles r 
WHERE u.email = '[email protected]' AND r.name = 'admin'; 

INSERT INTO user_roles (user_id, role_id) 
SELECT u.id, r.id 
FROM users u, roles r 
WHERE u.email = '[email protected]' AND r.name = 'super_admin'; 

INSERT INTO user_roles (user_id, role_id) 
SELECT u.id, r.id 
FROM users u, roles r 
WHERE u.email = '[email protected]' AND r.name = 'staff'; 

-- Set default roles 
UPDATE users u JOIN roles r ON r.name = 'admin' 
SET u.default_role_id = r.id 
WHERE u.email = '[email protected]'; 

UPDATE users u JOIN roles r ON r.name = 'super_admin' 
SET u.default_role_id = r.id 
WHERE u.email = '[email protected]'; 

UPDATE users u JOIN roles r ON r.name = 'staff' 
SET u.default_role_id = r.id 
WHERE u.email = '[email protected]'; 

-- Additional tables for the complete system
CREATE TABLE announcements (
  id INT AUTO_INCREMENT PRIMARY KEY,
  title VARCHAR(255) NOT NULL,
  content TEXT NOT NULL,
  created_at TIMESTAMP DEFAULT CURRENT_TIMESTAMP,
  updated_at TIMESTAMP DEFAULT CURRENT_TIMESTAMP ON UPDATE CURRENT_TIMESTAMP
);

CREATE TABLE appointments (
  id INT AUTO_INCREMENT PRIMARY KEY,
  user_id INT NOT NULL,
  appointment_date DATE NOT NULL,
  appointment_time TIME NOT NULL,
  purpose VARCHAR(255) NOT NULL,
  status ENUM('pending', 'confirmed', 'cancelled', 'completed') DEFAULT 'pending',
  created_at TIMESTAMP DEFAULT CURRENT_TIMESTAMP,
  FOREIGN KEY (user_id) REFERENCES users(id) ON DELETE CASCADE
);

CREATE TABLE queues (
  id INT AUTO_INCREMENT PRIMARY KEY,
  queue_number VARCHAR(20) NOT NULL,
  user_id INT,
  department VARCHAR(100) NOT NULL,
  service_type VARCHAR(100) NOT NULL,
  status ENUM('waiting', 'serving', 'completed', 'cancelled') DEFAULT 'waiting',
  priority_level INT DEFAULT 1,
  created_at TIMESTAMP DEFAULT CURRENT_TIMESTAMP,
  called_at TIMESTAMP NULL,
  completed_at TIMESTAMP NULL,
  FOREIGN KEY (user_id) REFERENCES users(id) ON DELETE SET NULL
);

Note

You can also import the database from the folder "database" Export it if you make any changes on the database and/or to ensure we have a backup to match the proper database on the latest iterations Also ensure there is no personal information on the database before you export it, for our safety. Optionally, you can just export it without the data, only the schema.

MinIO Setup

Download MinIO:

# Windows
wget https://dl.min.io/server/minio/release/windows-amd64/minio.exe
# Or download from https://min.io/download

Create MinIO directory:
```
mkdir C:\minio\data
```

Start MinIO Server:

# Create start-minio.bat
@echo off
set MINIO_ROOT_USER=minioadmin
set MINIO_ROOT_PASSWORD=minioadmin123
minio.exe server C:\minio\data --console-address ":9001"

Verify Installation:
- MinIO API: http://localhost:9000
- MinIO Console: http://localhost:9001
Create Bucket (if not auto-created):
- Option A: Using Web Console
  - Login to MinIO Console
  - Click "Create Bucket"
  - Name: bulak-smart-connect
  - Set to public read if needed
- Option B: Using MinIO Client (if installed)
```
mc.exe mb local/bulak-smart-connect
```

Update Environment Variables:

# In your .env file
MINIO_ENDPOINT=localhost
MINIO_PORT=9000
MINIO_USE_SSL=false
MINIO_ACCESS_KEY=minioadmin
MINIO_SECRET_KEY=minioadmin123
MINIO_BUCKET_NAME=bulak-smart-connect
FILE_STORAGE_TYPE=minio

MinIO is an object storage solution used for storing and managing document files in the application.

Option 1: Docker Installation (Recommended)

Install Docker (if not already installed):
- Download from https://www.docker.com/products/docker-desktop
- Install and start Docker Desktop
Run MinIO using Docker:

# Create a directory for MinIO data (optional)
mkdir -p ~/minio/data

# Run MinIO container
docker run -d \
  -p 9000:9000 \
  -p 9001:9001 \
  --name minio \
  -v ~/minio/data:/data \
  -e "MINIO_ROOT_USER=minioadmin" \
  -e "MINIO_ROOT_PASSWORD=minioadmin123" \
  quay.io/minio/minio server /data --console-address ":9001"

Access MinIO Console:
- Navigate to http://localhost:9001
- Login with:
  - Username: minioadmin
  - Password: minioadmin123

Option 2: Windows Binary Installation

Download MinIO:

Go to https://min.io/download
Download the Windows binary (minio.exe)
Or use PowerShell to download directly:

# Open PowerShell as Administrator
Invoke-WebRequest -Uri "https://dl.min.io/server/minio/release/windows-amd64/minio.exe" -OutFile "minio.exe"

Create MinIO directory and setup:

# Create directory structure
mkdir C:\minio
mkdir C:\minio\data

# Move the downloaded minio.exe to C:\minio\
# Or download directly to the directory:
cd C:\minio

If using PowerShell to download directly to the correct location:

# Create directory and download in one go
New-Item -ItemType Directory -Force -Path "C:\minio"
New-Item -ItemType Directory -Force -Path "C:\minio\data"
Invoke-WebRequest -Uri "https://dl.min.io/server/minio/release/windows-amd64/minio.exe" -OutFile "C:\minio\minio.exe"

Create a startup batch file (Recommended for easy management):

Create a file named start-minio.bat in C:\minio\ with the following content:

@echo off
REM MinIO Server Startup Script
REM Place this file in C:\minio\start-minio.bat

echo ===============================================
echo Starting MinIO Object Storage Server
echo ===============================================

REM Set MinIO credentials (change these for production)
set MINIO_ROOT_USER=minioadmin
set MINIO_ROOT_PASSWORD=minioadmin123

REM Optional: Set additional MinIO configurations
set MINIO_CONSOLE_ADDRESS=:9001

echo.
echo MinIO Configuration:
echo - API Server: http://localhost:9000
echo - Web Console: http://localhost:9001
echo - Username: %MINIO_ROOT_USER%
echo - Password: %MINIO_ROOT_PASSWORD%
echo.
echo Starting server...
echo (Press Ctrl+C to stop the server)
echo.

REM Start MinIO server
minio.exe server C:\minio\data --console-address ":9001"

echo.
echo MinIO server has stopped.
pause

Start MinIO Server:

Method 1: Using the batch file (Recommended)

# Double-click start-minio.bat or run from command prompt:
cd C:\minio
start-minio.bat

Method 2: Manual command line

cd C:\minio
set MINIO_ROOT_USER=minioadmin
set MINIO_ROOT_PASSWORD=minioadmin123
minio.exe server C:\minio\data --console-address ":9001"

Method 3: Using PowerShell

cd C:\minio
$env:MINIO_ROOT_USER = "minioadmin"
$env:MINIO_ROOT_PASSWORD = "minioadmin123"
.\minio.exe server C:\minio\data --console-address ":9001"

Option 3: Using XAMPP/Alternative Setup

If you're using XAMPP or prefer a different approach:

Follow Option 1 (Docker) as it's platform-independent
Alternatively, use MinIO's Windows Service installer from their official website

(Optional) Install the MinIO Client

The MinIO Client allows you to work with your MinIO volume from the command line for advanced operations.

Download MinIO Client:

Download from: https://dl.min.io/client/mc/release/windows-amd64/mc.exe
Or use PowerShell:

# Download to C:\minio\ directory
Invoke-WebRequest -Uri "https://dl.min.io/client/mc/release/windows-amd64/mc.exe" -OutFile "C:\minio\mc.exe"

Set up MinIO Client:

# Navigate to MinIO directory
cd C:\minio

# Test the client
mc.exe --help

Configure MinIO Client alias:

# Set up alias for your local MinIO instance
mc.exe alias set local http://127.0.0.1:9000 minioadmin minioadmin123

# Test the connection
mc.exe admin info local

Common MinIO Client Commands:

# List buckets
mc.exe ls local

# Create a bucket
mc.exe mb local/my-new-bucket

# List files in a bucket
mc.exe ls local/document-applications

# Copy files
mc.exe cp myfile.pdf local/document-applications/

# Get bucket policy
mc.exe policy get local/document-applications

Post-Installation Setup

Verify Installation:
- MinIO API: http://localhost:9000
- MinIO Console: http://localhost:9001
Create Bucket (if not auto-created):
- Option A: Using Web Console
  - Login to MinIO Console
  - Click "Create Bucket"
  - Name: document-applications (or as specified in your .env)
  - Set to public read if needed
- Option B: Using MinIO Client (if installed)
```
mc.exe mb local/document-applications
```

Update Environment Variables:

# In your .env file
MINIO_ENDPOINT=localhost
MINIO_PORT=9000
MINIO_USE_SSL=false
MINIO_ACCESS_KEY=minioadmin
MINIO_SECRET_KEY=minioadmin123
MINIO_BUCKET_NAME=document-applications

Troubleshooting

Port Conflicts: If port 9000 is in use, change to a different port:

# For Docker
docker run -d -p 9002:9000 -p 9003:9001 --name minio ...

# For Windows Binary - update your batch file:
minio.exe server C:\minio\data --address ":9002" --console-address ":9003"

# Update .env file
MINIO_PORT=9002

Permission Issues:
- Ensure the data directory has proper read/write permissions
- Run Command Prompt as Administrator if needed
- Check Windows Defender/Antivirus isn't blocking minio.exe

Docker Issues:

# Stop existing container
docker stop minio
docker rm minio

# Run new container
docker run -d ...

Windows Binary Issues:

# Check if MinIO is running
netstat -an | findstr :9000

# Kill existing MinIO process if needed
taskkill /f /im minio.exe

# Restart using batch file
start-minio.bat

MinIO Client Issues:

# Test client connectivity
mc.exe admin info local

# Re-configure alias if needed
mc.exe alias remove local
mc.exe alias set local http://127.0.0.1:9000 minioadmin minioadmin123

Connection Testing: The backend will automatically test MinIO connection on startup and provide helpful error messages.

Production Considerations

For production environments, consider:

Change Default Credentials:

# In start-minio.bat, update:
set MINIO_ROOT_USER=your_secure_username
set MINIO_ROOT_PASSWORD=your_secure_password_min_8_chars

Use HTTPS/TLS:

# Add certificates and update:
set MINIO_USE_SSL=true
minio.exe server C:\minio\data --certs-dir C:\minio\certs --console-address ":9001"

Run as Windows Service: Consider using tools like NSSM (Non-Sucking Service Manager) to run MinIO as a Windows service.
Backup Strategy: Regularly backup your C:\minio\data directory.


## Environment Setup

### 🔧 Backend Environment Configuration

Create a `.env` file in the `bsc-js-backend` directory with:

```bash
# ===========================================
# BSC BACKEND ENVIRONMENT CONFIGURATION
# ===========================================

# Server Configuration
NODE_ENV=development
PORT=3000
HOST=localhost

# CORS & WebSocket Configuration
ALLOWED_ORIGINS=http://localhost:5173,http://localhost:3000
WS_CORS_ORIGIN=http://localhost:5173
FRONTEND_URL=http://localhost:5173

# Database Configuration
DB_HOST=localhost
DB_PORT=3306
DB_USERNAME=root
DB_PASSWORD=your_password
DB_NAME=bulak_smart_connect
DB_SYNCHRONIZE=false
DB_LOGGING=false
DB_TIMEZONE=+08:00

# JWT Configuration
JWT_SECRET=your_jwt_secret_key_min_32_chars
JWT_EXPIRES_IN=7d

# MinIO Configuration
MINIO_ENDPOINT=localhost
MINIO_PORT=9000
MINIO_USE_SSL=false
MINIO_ACCESS_KEY=minioadmin
MINIO_SECRET_KEY=minioadmin123
MINIO_BUCKET_NAME=bulak-smart-connect
FILE_STORAGE_TYPE=minio

# Swagger Documentation
SWAGGER_TITLE=Bulak Smart Connect API
SWAGGER_DESCRIPTION=REST API for Bulak Smart Connect Municipal Services System
SWAGGER_VERSION=1.0.0

# Application URLs for logging
SERVER_BASE_URL=http://localhost:3000
SWAGGER_URL=http://localhost:3000/api/docs

🎨 Frontend Environment Configuration

Create a .env file in the bulak-smart-connect-js directory:

# ===========================================
# BSC FRONTEND ENVIRONMENT CONFIGURATION
# ===========================================

# API Configuration
VITE_API_BASE_URL=http://localhost:3000
VITE_WS_URL=http://localhost:3000
VITE_API_TIMEOUT=15000

# Application Configuration
VITE_APP_TITLE=Bulak Smart Connect
VITE_APP_DESCRIPTION=Municipal Services Digital Platform
VITE_APP_VERSION=1.0.0
VITE_NODE_ENV=development

# Feature Flags
VITE_ENABLE_PWA=true
VITE_ENABLE_ANALYTICS=false
VITE_ENABLE_DEBUG=true

# Storage Configuration
VITE_STORAGE_PREFIX=

# Print Settings
VITE_PRINT_ENABLED=true
VITE_PRINT_COPIES=1
VITE_PRINTER_NAME=default

# Queue System Configuration
VITE_QUEUE_REFRESH_INTERVAL=5000
VITE_QUEUE_AUTO_REFRESH=true

# File Upload Configuration
VITE_MAX_FILE_SIZE=10485760
VITE_ALLOWED_FILE_TYPES=pdf,doc,docx,jpg,jpeg,png

# External Services
VITE_GOOGLE_MAPS_API_KEY=
VITE_RECAPTCHA_SITE_KEY=

# UI Configuration
VITE_THEME_PRIMARY=#184a5b
VITE_THEME_SECONDARY=#ffffff
VITE_SIDEBAR_DEFAULT_OPEN=true

# Development URLs
VITE_ADMIN_PANEL_URL=http://localhost:5173/AdminHome
VITE_USER_DASHBOARD_URL=http://localhost:5173/UserDashboard

# Endpoints Configuration
VITE_AUTH_ENDPOINT=/auth
VITE_QUEUE_ENDPOINT=/queue
VITE_APPOINTMENTS_ENDPOINT=/appointments
VITE_ANNOUNCEMENTS_ENDPOINT=/announcements
VITE_DOCUMENT_APPLICATIONS_ENDPOINT=/document-applications
VITE_USERS_ENDPOINT=/users

🔐 Environment Variable Generation

Generate secure environment variables:

# Generate a secure JWT secret
node -e "console.log(require('crypto').randomBytes(64).toString('hex'))"

# Generate secure MinIO credentials for production
node -e "console.log('MINIO_ACCESS_KEY=' + require('crypto').randomBytes(16).toString('hex'))"
node -e "console.log('MINIO_SECRET_KEY=' + require('crypto').randomBytes(32).toString('hex'))"

📋 Quick Setup Commands

# Copy environment templates
cp bsc-js-backend/.env.example bsc-js-backend/.env
cp bulak-smart-connect-js/.env.example bulak-smart-connect-js/.env

# Edit configuration files with your actual values
# Update database credentials, API keys, and other settings

XAMPP Setup (Alternative to MySQL Installer/Optional)

If you prefer using XAMPP instead of MySQL Installer:

Download and install XAMPP from https://www.apachefriends.org/
Start the MySQL and Apache services from XAMPP Control Panel
Open phpMyAdmin at http://localhost/phpmyadmin
Create database and tables as described in the MySQL Setup section
Note that XAMPP uses MariaDB instead of MySQL, but this is compatible with the provided instructions

New Ways to Run Project

cd bulak-smart-connect-js
npm run dev            # Run React and NestJS concurrently
npm run start-frontend # Run React only
npm run start-backend  # Run NestJS only
npm run build          # Vite build
npm run lint           # ESLint
npm run preview        # Vite preview

For more backend options:

cd bsc-js-backend
npm run start          # Start NestJS normally
npm run start:dev      # Start NestJS in development mode

Development Scripts

Frontend (bulak-smart-connect-js)

npm run dev            # Run React with Vite dev server
npm run build          # Build for production
npm run preview        # Preview production build
npm run lint           # Run ESLint
npm run storybook      # Start Storybook
npm run build-storybook # Build Storybook

Backend (bsc-js-backend)

npm run start          # Start production server
npm run start:dev      # Start development server with hot reload
npm run start:debug    # Start in debug mode
npm run build          # Build TypeScript
npm run test           # Run tests
npm run test:e2e       # Run end-to-end tests
npm run test:cov       # Run tests with coverage

Full Stack Development

# From root directory
npm run dev            # Run both frontend and backend concurrently
npm run start-frontend # Run React only  
npm run start-backend  # Run NestJS only

Testing

Backend Tests

cd bsc-js-backend
npm test                    # Run all tests
npm run test:watch          # Run tests in watch mode
npm run test:cov            # Run tests with coverage
npm run test:e2e            # Run end-to-end tests

Test Coverage

✅ Authentication & Authorization
✅ User Management & Roles
✅ Queue Management System
✅ Appointment Scheduling
✅ Announcements
✅ Document Applications with MinIO Storage
✅ Real-time WebSocket Gateway

All modules include both unit tests and controller tests with proper mocking.

API Documentation

Swagger/OpenAPI Documentation

Local Development: http://localhost:3000/api/docs
Interactive API Testing: Available through Swagger UI
JWT Authentication: Supported in Swagger interface

Additional Documentation

Postman Collection: /docs/bulak-smart-connect-postman-collection.json
User Management Guide: /docs/user-management-api.md
User Update Guide: /docs/user-update-readme.md

API Testing

# Start the backend server
cd bsc-js-backend
npm run start:dev

# Access Swagger documentation at:
# http://localhost:3000/api/docs

Using Swagger UI

Start your backend server (npm run start:dev)
Navigate to http://localhost:3000/api/docs
Use the "Authorize" button to add your JWT token
Test endpoints directly from the interface

Authentication

POST /auth/login - User login
POST /auth/register - User registration
GET /auth/profile - Get user profile
POST /auth/update-profile - Update user profile

Queue Management

GET /queue - Get all queues
POST /queue/join - Join a queue
DELETE /queue/leave - Leave a queue
WebSocket events for real-time updates

Appointments

GET /appointment - Get appointments
POST /appointment - Create appointment
PATCH /appointment/:id - Update appointment

Announcements

GET /announcements - Get all announcements
GET /announcements/recent - Get recent announcements

Document Applications

GET /document-applications - Get user's applications
POST /document-applications - Create new application
POST /document-applications/:id/upload - Upload document file
GET /document-applications/files/:fileId/download - Get file download URL
PATCH /document-applications/:id - Update application
PATCH /document-applications/:id/status - Update application status (Admin only)
DELETE /document-applications/:id - Delete application

File Storage

MinIO Integration: Secure document storage and retrieval
File Upload: Support for multiple document types (PDF, Images)
Presigned URLs: Secure file access with expiration
Automatic Bucket Management: Auto-creation and configuration

For complete API documentation, check the Postman collection in /docs/bulak-smart-connect-postman-collection.json

Test Accounts

The system comes with pre-configured test accounts:

Email	Password	Role	Description
`[email protected]`	`password123`	citizen	Regular user account
`[email protected]`	`admin123`	admin	Administrator account
`[email protected]`	`admin123`	super_admin	Super administrator
`[email protected]`	`admin123`	staff	Staff member account

All passwords are hashed using bcrypt for security.

Project Structure

Bulak-Smart-Connect-JS/
├── bulak-smart-connect-js/     # React frontend
│   ├── src/
│   │   ├── components/         # Reusable components
│   │   ├── LandingPageComponents/ # Landing page specific
│   │   └── ...
│   └── package.json
├── bsc-js-backend/            # NestJS backend
│   ├── src/
│   │   ├── auth/              # Authentication module
│   │   ├── users/             # User management
│   │   ├── roles/             # Role management
│   │   ├── modules/
│   │   │   ├── queue/         # Queue management
│   │   │   ├── appointment/   # Appointment system
│   │   │   ├── announcement/  # Announcements
│   │   │   └── document-applications/ # Document applications with MinIO
│   │   └── main.ts
│   ├── test/                  # E2E tests
│   ├── docs/                  # API documentation
│   └── package.json
└── README.md