Complete Documentation

Overview and getting started guide for the project.

Welcome to the comprehensive documentation for Smart Shelf, a modern inventory management system built with Next.js 15, React 19, and Supabase.

📚 Documentation Index

Core Documentation

Technical References

Support Documentation

🎯 Quick Start

For Users

  1. Get Started: Read the Installation Guide to set up Smart Shelf
  2. Learn the System: Follow the User Guide for step-by-step instructions
  3. Explore Features: Check out the Features Guide to see what's possible

For Developers

  1. Understand the System: Review the Architecture Guide
  2. Set Up Development: Follow the Developer Guide
  3. Contribute: Read the Contributing Guidelines

For System Administrators

  1. Deploy the System: Use the Deployment Guide
  2. Configure Security: Implement the Security Guide
  3. Monitor Performance: Follow the Performance Guide

🌟 What is Smart Shelf?

Smart Shelf is a comprehensive, modern inventory management system that provides:

  • Real-time Inventory Tracking - Monitor stock levels across multiple locations
  • Barcode Integration - Efficient scanning and product identification
  • Advanced Analytics - Data-driven insights for business decisions
  • Multi-warehouse Support - Manage inventory across multiple locations
  • Role-based Access Control - Secure user management and permissions
  • Modern UI/UX - Responsive design optimized for all devices

🏗️ System Architecture

Smart Shelf is built on a modern, scalable architecture:

┌─────────────────┐    ┌─────────────────┐    ┌─────────────────┐
│   Frontend      │    │   Backend       │    │   Database      │
│   (Next.js)     │◄──►│   (API Routes)  │◄──►│   (Supabase)    │
│                 │    │                 │    │                 │
│ • React 19      │    │ • Server Actions│    │ • PostgreSQL    │
│ • TypeScript    │    │ • Edge Functions│    │ • Real-time     │
│ • Tailwind CSS  │    │ • Authentication│    │ • Row Level     │
│ • shadcn/ui     │    │ • API Endpoints │    │   Security      │
└─────────────────┘    └─────────────────┘    └─────────────────┘

🚀 Key Features

📊 Dashboard & Analytics

  • Real-time metrics and KPIs
  • Interactive charts and visualizations
  • Customizable reporting
  • Business intelligence insights

📦 Inventory Management

  • Multi-warehouse inventory tracking
  • Real-time stock level monitoring
  • Automated reorder points
  • Stock movement history

🛍️ Product Management

  • Comprehensive product catalog
  • Category and variant management
  • Barcode integration
  • Pricing and cost tracking

📱 Barcode Integration

  • Multiple barcode format support
  • Camera-based scanning
  • Quick actions and workflows
  • Batch operations

🏭 Order Management

  • Purchase order processing
  • Sales order fulfillment
  • Supplier management
  • Customer relationship management

🔐 Security & Access Control

  • Role-based permissions
  • Multi-factor authentication
  • Audit logging
  • Data encryption

🛠️ Technology Stack

Frontend

  • Next.js 15 - React framework with App Router
  • React 19 - Latest React with concurrent features
  • TypeScript - Type-safe development
  • Tailwind CSS - Utility-first CSS framework
  • shadcn/ui - Modern UI component library

Backend & Database

  • Supabase - Backend-as-a-Service with PostgreSQL
  • Row Level Security - Database-level security
  • Real-time subscriptions - Live data updates
  • Edge Functions - Serverless functions

Development & Deployment

  • Vercel - Deployment and hosting platform
  • pnpm - Fast, efficient package manager
  • ESLint - Code quality and consistency
  • TypeScript - End-to-end type safety

📋 Documentation Structure

Getting Started

Technical Documentation

Advanced Topics

Support & Community

🎯 Use Cases

Retail Operations

  • Multi-store inventory management
  • Point-of-sale integration
  • Customer order processing
  • Seasonal planning

Warehouse Management

  • Location-based inventory tracking
  • Inter-warehouse transfers
  • Receiving and shipping
  • Capacity planning

E-commerce

  • Real-time stock synchronization
  • Multi-channel inventory
  • Order fulfillment automation
  • Customer service integration

Manufacturing

  • Raw material tracking
  • Work-in-progress monitoring
  • Finished goods management
  • Supply chain optimization

📈 Business Benefits

Operational Efficiency

  • Reduce manual inventory tasks
  • Automate reorder processes
  • Streamline order fulfillment
  • Minimize stock discrepancies

Cost Management

  • Optimize inventory levels
  • Reduce carrying costs
  • Minimize stockouts
  • Improve supplier relationships

Data-Driven Decisions

  • Real-time visibility
  • Predictive analytics
  • Performance metrics
  • Trend analysis

Scalability

  • Multi-location support
  • User role management
  • API integrations
  • Cloud-based architecture

🔧 System Requirements

Hardware

  • Server: 2+ CPU cores, 4GB+ RAM
  • Storage: 10GB+ available space
  • Network: Stable internet connection

Software

  • Browser: Chrome 60+, Firefox 55+, Safari 11+, Edge 79+
  • Node.js: Version 18.0 or higher
  • Database: PostgreSQL 12+ (provided by Supabase)

� Getting Started Now

  1. Quick Start: Follow the Installation Guide
  2. Learn the System: Read through the User Guide
  3. Explore Features: Check out the Features Guide
  4. Need Help?: See the Troubleshooting Guide

🤝 Community & Support

  • Documentation: Comprehensive guides and references
  • Issues: Report bugs and request features on GitHub
  • Discussions: Join community discussions
  • Contributing: Help improve the project

📄 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

🙏 Acknowledgments

Smart Shelf - Streamlining inventory management for modern businesses