ASF_tools/asf-cloud-server/testarena_1/INDEX.md

ASF TestArena - Documentation Index

🎯 Start Here

New to the project? → START_HERE.md

This is your complete guide to ASF TestArena. Use this index to find exactly what you need.

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📖 Documentation Guide

For First-Time Setup

1. START_HERE.md - Your first stop

   • What's included
   • Quick 3-step setup
   • Testing checklist

2. QUICK_START.md - Fast reference

   • 3-step deployment
   • User workflows
   • Useful commands

3. DEPLOYMENT_CHECKLIST.md - Before going live

   • Pre-deployment tasks
   • Security hardening
   • Verification steps

For Configuration

4. CADDY_INTEGRATION.md - Reverse proxy setup

   • Find Caddy network
   • Update docker-compose.yml
   • Configure Caddyfile
   • Troubleshooting

5. SETUP.md - Detailed setup guide

   • Phase 1 status
   • Configuration steps
   • File structure
   • Database schema
   • API endpoints

For Understanding the System

6. PROJECT_STATUS.md - Implementation overview

   • Feature checklist
   • UI descriptions
   • Database design
   • Tech stack
   • Next steps

7. ARCHITECTURE.md - System design

   • Network architecture
   • Application structure
   • User flows
   • Security layers
   • Scaling strategy

8. README.md - General overview

   • Features
   • Installation
   • Configuration
   • Development

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🗂️ Quick Reference by Task

"I want to deploy the application"

1. Read QUICK_START.md
2. Follow DEPLOYMENT_CHECKLIST.md
3. Configure Caddy using CADDY_INTEGRATION.md

"I want to understand what's built"

1. Check PROJECT_STATUS.md
2. Review ARCHITECTURE.md
3. Read SETUP.md for details

"I want to configure Caddy"

1. Go to CADDY_INTEGRATION.md
2. Follow step-by-step instructions
3. Use provided Caddyfile template

"I need troubleshooting help"

1. Check DEPLOYMENT_CHECKLIST.md - Troubleshooting section
2. Review CADDY_INTEGRATION.md - Troubleshooting section
3. Check SETUP.md - Troubleshooting section

"I want to develop/extend the system"

1. Read ARCHITECTURE.md
2. Review SETUP.md - File Structure
3. Check README.md - Development section

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📋 Document Summaries

START_HERE.md

Purpose: First document for new users
Length: Short (5 min read)
Content:

• What's included in Phase 1
• 3-step quick start
• Feature overview
• Next steps for Phase 2

QUICK_START.md

Purpose: Fast deployment reference
Length: Very short (2 min read)
Content:

• Minimal setup steps
• User workflows
• Useful commands
• Key files

DEPLOYMENT_CHECKLIST.md

Purpose: Pre-production verification
Length: Long (15 min to complete)
Content:

• Configuration checklist
• Deployment steps
• Security hardening
• Backup procedures
• Troubleshooting

CADDY_INTEGRATION.md

Purpose: Reverse proxy configuration
Length: Medium (10 min read)
Content:

• Find Caddy network
• Update docker-compose.yml
• Configure Caddyfile
• Verify setup
• Troubleshooting

SETUP.md

Purpose: Detailed technical guide
Length: Long (20 min read)
Content:

• Implementation status
• Configuration steps
• File structure
• Database schema
• API endpoints
• Security notes

PROJECT_STATUS.md

Purpose: Implementation overview
Length: Medium (10 min read)
Content:

• Feature checklist
• UI mockups
• Database design
• Tech stack
• Roadmap

ARCHITECTURE.md

Purpose: System design documentation
Length: Long (15 min read)
Content:

• System diagrams
• Network architecture
• User flows
• Security layers
• Scaling strategy

README.md

Purpose: General project overview
Length: Medium (8 min read)
Content:

• Features
• Quick start
• Configuration
• Development
• License

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🎓 Learning Paths

Path 1: Quick Deployment (30 minutes)

1. START_HERE.md - 5 min
2. QUICK_START.md - 2 min
3. CADDY_INTEGRATION.md - 10 min
4. DEPLOYMENT_CHECKLIST.md - 15 min
5. Deploy! 🚀

Path 2: Understanding the System (45 minutes)

1. START_HERE.md - 5 min
2. PROJECT_STATUS.md - 10 min
3. ARCHITECTURE.md - 15 min
4. SETUP.md - 20 min
5. Ready to customize! 🛠️

Path 3: Development Setup (60 minutes)

1. README.md - 8 min
2. ARCHITECTURE.md - 15 min
3. SETUP.md - 20 min
4. QUICK_START.md - 2 min
5. Code exploration - 15 min
6. Ready to develop! 💻

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🔍 Find Information By Topic

Authentication & Security

• SETUP.md - Security Notes section
• ARCHITECTURE.md - Security Layers section
• DEPLOYMENT_CHECKLIST.md - Security Hardening section

Database

• SETUP.md - Database Schema section
• ARCHITECTURE.md - Database Schema diagram
• PROJECT_STATUS.md - Database design

Docker & Deployment

• QUICK_START.md - Useful Commands
• DEPLOYMENT_CHECKLIST.md - Full checklist
• CADDY_INTEGRATION.md - Docker networking

User Interface

• PROJECT_STATUS.md - User Interface section
• SETUP.md - File Structure section
• ARCHITECTURE.md - User Flow Diagrams

API Endpoints

• SETUP.md - API Endpoints section
• ARCHITECTURE.md - Application Architecture

Configuration

• CADDY_INTEGRATION.md - Complete guide
• DEPLOYMENT_CHECKLIST.md - Configuration Files
• SETUP.md - Configuration Steps

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📁 File Organization

Documentation/
├── START_HERE.md              ← Start here!
├── QUICK_START.md             ← Fast reference
├── DEPLOYMENT_CHECKLIST.md    ← Pre-production
├── CADDY_INTEGRATION.md       ← Proxy setup
├── SETUP.md                   ← Detailed guide
├── PROJECT_STATUS.md          ← Implementation status
├── ARCHITECTURE.md            ← System design
├── README.md                  ← General overview
└── INDEX.md                   ← This file

Configuration Examples/
├── .env.example               ← Environment variables
├── Caddyfile.example          ← Caddy configuration
└── docker-compose.yml         ← Container setup

Scripts/
├── start.bat                  ← Windows startup
├── stop.bat                   ← Windows shutdown
└── logs.bat                   ← View logs

Application/
└── app/                       ← Flask application
    ├── routes/                ← API endpoints
    ├── templates/             ← HTML pages
    ├── static/                ← CSS, images
    └── models.py              ← Database models

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🎯 Common Questions

Q: Where do I start?
A: START_HERE.md

Q: How do I deploy quickly?
A: QUICK_START.md

Q: How do I configure Caddy?
A: CADDY_INTEGRATION.md

Q: What's implemented?
A: PROJECT_STATUS.md

Q: How does it work?
A: ARCHITECTURE.md

Q: What are all the settings?
A: SETUP.md

Q: Is it ready for production?
A: DEPLOYMENT_CHECKLIST.md

Q: How do I develop features?
A: README.md + ARCHITECTURE.md

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📞 Support

If you can't find what you need:

1. Check the relevant document's troubleshooting section
2. Review DEPLOYMENT_CHECKLIST.md - Troubleshooting
3. Check Docker logs: docker-compose logs -f
4. Contact the development team

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✅ Quick Checklist

Before deployment:

• Read START_HERE.md
• Follow QUICK_START.md
• Configure Caddy per CADDY_INTEGRATION.md
• Complete DEPLOYMENT_CHECKLIST.md

After deployment:

• Change default admin password
• Create test users
• Verify all features work
• Set up backups
• Monitor logs

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Ready to begin? → START_HERE.md