Technical Documentation

This section contains all technical documentation for The Art Register API system, including development guides, API reference, and deployment procedures.

Available Documentation

🛠️ Development

• Development Guide - Setup, workflow, and best practices
• API Reference - Complete API documentation
• Database Schema - Schema design and optimization

🚀 Deployment & Operations

• Deployment Guide - Infrastructure and deployment procedures
• Security Implementation - Security measures and monitoring
• Troubleshooting - Common issues and solutions

🔧 Configuration

• Google Maps API Setup - Maps integration configuration

Quick Start for Developers

Prerequisites

• PHP 7.4+
• CakePHP 3.x
• MySQL 5.7+
• Google Maps API Key

Setup Steps

1. Clone the repository: git clone https://github.com/collekton/the-art-register.git
2. Install dependencies: composer install
3. Configure database: Update config/app.php with your database credentials
4. Setup Google Maps: Follow the Google Maps API Setup guide
5. Run migrations: bin/cake migrations migrate

Development Workflow

1. API Development: See API Reference for endpoint specifications
2. Database Changes: Document schema changes in Database Schema
3. Testing: Use the provided test suite for API endpoints
4. Deployment: Follow the Deployment Guide for production deployment

Architecture Overview

The Art Register API is built on CakePHP 3.x with the following key components:

• API Layer: RESTful endpoints for tour planning and location services
• Maps Integration: Google Maps API for location-based services
• Database: MySQL with optimized schema for exhibitions and galleries
• Caching: Redis for performance optimization
• Authentication: JWT-based authentication system

Contributing

When contributing to the codebase:

1. Follow the existing code style and conventions
2. Update relevant documentation
3. Add tests for new features
4. Update the API Reference for any new endpoints

Support

For technical support or questions:

• Check the Troubleshooting guide first
• Review the API Reference for endpoint details
• Contact the development team for complex issues