docs/dev/spec/START_HERE.md

🚀 START HERE - SwiftOps Backend

Welcome! Your Project is Ready 🎉

The complete SwiftOps backend has been scaffolded and is ready for development.

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📖 Quick Navigation

🏃 Want to Start Immediately?

Read: QUICKSTART.md - Get running in 5 minutes

📊 Want to See What's Built?

Read: SCAFFOLDING_COMPLETE.md - Complete overview

✅ Want to Track Progress?

Read: DEVELOPMENT_CHECKLIST.md - Week-by-week checklist

📋 Want the Full Plan?

Read: docs/agent/COMPREHENSIVE_BUILD_PLAN.md - 20-week implementation plan

🔍 Want to Understand the System?

Read: docs/prod/BACKEND_FEATURES.md - All features explained

🗄️ Want to See the Database?

Read: docs/schema/schema.sql - Complete database schema

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🎯 What You Have

✅ Complete Project Structure

• 200+ files created
• 18 organized directories
• Production-ready configuration
• All placeholder files with TODO comments

✅ Core Infrastructure

• FastAPI application setup
• Database session management
• JWT authentication
• RBAC permissions
• Error handling
• Logging configuration

✅ Development Tools

• Docker Compose setup
• Alembic migrations
• Pytest configuration
• Pre-commit hooks
• Code quality tools

✅ Documentation

• Quick start guide
• Build plan (20 weeks)
• Feature specifications
• Database schema
• Development checklist

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🚀 Get Started in 3 Steps

Step 1: Set Up Environment (5 minutes)

# Create virtual environment
python -m venv venv
source venv/bin/activate  # Windows: venv\Scripts\activate

# Install dependencies
pip install -r requirements-dev.txt

# Configure environment
cp .env.example .env
# Edit .env with your Supabase credentials

Step 2: Start Services (2 minutes)

# Start PostgreSQL and Redis
docker-compose up -d

# Verify services
docker-compose ps

Step 3: Run the Application (1 minute)

# Start development server
uvicorn src.app.main:app --reload

# Visit http://localhost:8000
# API docs at http://localhost:8000/api/docs

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📚 Key Files to Know

File	Purpose
src/app/main.py	FastAPI application entry point
src/app/config.py	Configuration management
src/app/core/database.py	Database sessions
src/app/core/auth.py	JWT authentication
src/app/models/base.py	Base model for all tables
src/app/repositories/base_repository.py	Base CRUD operations
docker-compose.yml	Docker services configuration
alembic.ini	Database migration configuration
requirements.txt	Python dependencies

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🎓 Development Workflow

1. Implement a Feature

Model → Schema → Repository → Service → API → Test

2. Example: Add Ticket Creation

1. Model: Define Ticket table in src/app/models/ticket.py
2. Schema: Define TicketCreate in src/app/schemas/ticket.py
3. Repository: Add create() in src/app/repositories/ticket_repository.py
4. Service: Add business logic in src/app/services/ticket_service.py
5. API: Add POST endpoint in src/app/api/v1/tickets.py
6. Test: Write tests in tests/unit/services/test_ticket_service.py

3. Create Database Migration

alembic revision --autogenerate -m "Add tickets table"
alembic upgrade head

4. Run Tests

pytest
pytest --cov=src/app

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🗺️ Project Structure Overview

swiftops-backend/
├── src/app/              # Application code
│   ├── api/              # API endpoints (19 files)
│   ├── core/             # Core utilities (7 files)
│   ├── models/           # Database models (12 files)
│   ├── schemas/          # Request/response schemas (19 files)
│   ├── services/         # Business logic (22 files)
│   ├── repositories/     # Data access (15 files)
│   ├── tasks/            # Background tasks (9 files)
│   ├── integrations/     # External services (7 files)
│   ├── utils/            # Utilities (12 files)
│   └── constants/        # Constants (4 files)
├── tests/                # Test suite
├── alembic/              # Database migrations
├── docs/                 # Documentation
└── scripts/              # Utility scripts

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💡 Pro Tips

1. Follow the Build Plan: It's designed for logical progression
2. Start with Models: Get the database structure right first
3. Test as You Go: Write tests alongside implementation
4. Use the Schema: Reference schema.sql for exact table definitions
5. Commit Often: Small, focused commits are easier to review

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🆘 Need Help?

Common Issues

Import Errors

# Make sure virtual environment is activated
source venv/bin/activate
pip install -r requirements-dev.txt

Database Connection Error

# Check if PostgreSQL is running
docker-compose ps

# Check DATABASE_URL in .env

Alembic Migration Issues

# Reset migrations (CAUTION: Deletes data)
alembic downgrade base
alembic upgrade head

Documentation

• Quick Start: QUICKSTART.md
• Project Status: PROJECT_STATUS.md
• Build Plan: docs/agent/COMPREHENSIVE_BUILD_PLAN.md
• Features: docs/prod/BACKEND_FEATURES.md
• Schema: docs/schema/schema.sql

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🎯 Your First Task

Implement the User Model (Phase 1, Day 3-4)

1. Open src/app/models/user.py
2. Reference docs/schema/schema.sql (lines 1-400)
3. Implement:
   • Users table
   • UserFinancialAccounts table
   • UserAssetAssignments table
   • UserPreferences table
4. Create migration: alembic revision --autogenerate -m "Add user tables"
5. Apply migration: alembic upgrade head
6. Test: Create a user in the database

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🎉 You're All Set!

Everything is in place. The project is scaffolded, documented, and ready for development.

Now go build something amazing! 🚀

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Questions? Check the documentation files listed above.

Ready to code? Start with QUICKSTART.md and then follow the COMPREHENSIVE_BUILD_PLAN.md.

Happy coding! 💻