Major improvements:
- Created startup orchestration system with health monitoring and graceful shutdown
- Fixed user registration and login with simplified authentication flow
- Rebuilt authentication forms from scratch with direct API integration
- Implemented comprehensive debugging and error handling
- Added Redis fallback functionality for disabled environments
- Fixed CORS configuration for cross-origin frontend requests
- Simplified password validation to 6+ characters (removed complexity requirements)
- Added toast notifications at app level for better UX feedback
- Created comprehensive startup/shutdown scripts with OODA methodology
- Fixed database validation and connection issues
- Implemented TokenService memory fallback when Redis is disabled
Technical details:
- New SimpleLoginForm.tsx and SimpleRegisterForm.tsx components
- Enhanced CORS middleware with additional allowed origins
- Simplified auth validators and removed strict password requirements
- Added extensive logging and diagnostic capabilities
- Fixed authentication middleware token validation
- Implemented graceful Redis error handling throughout the stack
- Created modular startup system with configurable health checks
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Major milestone: Frontend implementation complete for Shattered Void MMO
FRONTEND IMPLEMENTATION:
- React 18 + TypeScript + Vite development environment
- Tailwind CSS with custom dark theme for sci-fi aesthetic
- Zustand state management with authentication persistence
- Socket.io WebSocket client with auto-reconnection
- Protected routing with authentication guards
- Responsive design with mobile-first approach
AUTHENTICATION SYSTEM:
- Login/register forms with comprehensive validation
- JWT token management with localStorage persistence
- Password strength validation and user feedback
- Protected routes and authentication guards
CORE GAME INTERFACE:
- Colony management dashboard with real-time updates
- Resource display with live production tracking
- WebSocket integration for real-time game events
- Navigation with connection status indicator
- Toast notifications for user feedback
BACKEND ENHANCEMENTS:
- Complete Research System with technology tree (23 technologies)
- Fleet Management System with ship designs and movement
- Enhanced Authentication with email verification and password reset
- Complete game tick integration for all systems
- Advanced WebSocket events for real-time updates
ARCHITECTURE FEATURES:
- Type-safe TypeScript throughout
- Component-based architecture with reusable UI elements
- API client with request/response interceptors
- Error handling and loading states
- Performance optimized builds with code splitting
Phase 2 Status: Frontend foundation complete (Week 1-2 objectives met)
Ready for: Colony management, fleet operations, research interface
Next: Enhanced gameplay features and admin interface
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