incr/README.md

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# 📈 incr

**A minimalist investment tracker for VWCE shares with milestone-driven progress**

*Track your portfolio growth with visual progress indicators and milestone reinforcement*

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**[Introduction](#introduction) • [Features](#features) • [Tech Stack](#tech-stack) • [Getting Started](#getting-started) • [Development](#development) • [Contributing](#contributing) • [License](#license)**

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## Introduction

Incr is a minimalist, one-page investment tracking application designed specifically for VWCE (Vanguard FTSE All-World UCITS ETF) shareholders. It combines the satisfaction of visual progress tracking with practical portfolio management, featuring a distinctive LED-style digital display and milestone-based goal setting.

The application emphasizes simplicity and focus, providing just what you need to track your investment journey without overwhelming complexity.

## Features

- **LED-style display**: Large red digital counter showing current share count
- **Progress tracking**: Visual progress bar toward configurable milestones
- **Purchase management**: Add and track share purchases with historical data
- **Financial insights**: Portfolio value and withdrawal estimates
- **Milestone cycling**: Track progress toward multiple investment goals (1500→3000→4500→6000)

## Tech Stack

- **Backend**: Laravel 12 (PHP 8.2+) with MySQL database
- **Frontend**: React 19 + TypeScript with Inertia.js
- **Styling**: Tailwind CSS 4 with shadcn/ui components
- **Deployment**: Docker with multi-stage builds

## Getting Started

### Quick Start (Production)

#### Docker

Clone the repository and run with Docker Compose:

```bash
git clone https://github.com/your-username/incr.git
cd incr
```

Run the application using the provided docker-compose configuration:

```bash
# Using Docker Compose
docker-compose -f docker/docker-compose.yml up --build

# Or using Podman Compose  
podman-compose -f docker/docker-compose.yml up --build
```

The application will be available at `http://localhost:5001`.

### Development

#### Local Development Setup
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For local development with Laravel Sail:

```bash
# Install Laravel Sail
composer install
sail artisan sail:install

# Start development environment
sail up -d

# Install frontend dependencies and build assets
npm install
npm run dev

# Run migrations
sail artisan migrate
```

The development server will be available at `http://localhost` with hot reload enabled.

## Project Structure

- `app/` - Laravel backend (controllers, models, services)
- `resources/js/` - React frontend components and pages
- `docker/` - Production Docker configuration
- `database/migrations/` - Database schema definitions

## Contributing

We welcome contributions to incr! Whether you're reporting bugs, suggesting features, or submitting pull requests, your input helps make this project better.

### How to Contribute

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch (`git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature`)
3. Commit your changes (`git commit -m 'Add some amazing feature'`)
4. Push to the branch (`git push origin feature/amazing-feature`)
5. Open a Pull Request

### Bug Reports

If you find a bug, please create an issue with:
- A clear description of the problem
- Steps to reproduce the issue
- Expected vs actual behavior
- Your environment details

## License

This project is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 - see the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.