Add comprehensive instructions for all database backends:
SQLite:
- When to use (development, testing, single-user)
- When NOT to use (production with multiple users)
- DATABASE_URL configuration
- Pros and cons with detailed explanations
- Zero-configuration setup instructions
PostgreSQL:
- When to use (production, multiple users, advanced features)
- Complete installation and setup for Ubuntu/Debian and macOS
- Database and user creation with PostgreSQL 15+ schema permissions
- Connection pooling configuration
- Performance tuning recommendations
MySQL/MariaDB:
- When to use (existing MySQL infrastructure, replication)
- Installation for both MariaDB and MySQL
- Secure installation steps
- Alternative driver (PyMySQL) if mysqlclient fails
- Performance tuning configuration
Production Setup Guide updates:
- All three database options in Step 2
- Database driver installation for each backend
- .env examples for PostgreSQL, MySQL, and SQLite
- Clear warnings about SQLite in production
Each database section now includes installation, configuration,
performance tuning, and clear guidance on appropriate use cases.
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Add detailed production setup guide covering:
- Step-by-step deployment instructions for Ubuntu/Debian
- Email provider configuration (Gmail, SendGrid, AWS SES, Mailgun)
- Gunicorn and Celery systemd service configurations
- Nginx reverse proxy setup with SSL
- Complete production checklist
- Email verification and admin approval setup
- Troubleshooting guide
- Maintenance tasks and backup procedures
- Enhanced environment variables documentation
- Updated changelog with v1.1.0 features
The guide provides complete instructions for deploying the application
with the new email verification and admin approval system.
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Updated README with detailed instructions for:
- SQLite3 (default/development) with pros/cons
- PostgreSQL (recommended for production) with full setup
- MariaDB/MySQL configuration and setup
- Database migration between backends
Each section includes:
- Installation instructions for Ubuntu/Debian and macOS
- Database and user creation commands
- Python driver installation
- Configuration examples (both .env and direct settings)
- Migration steps
Also added data export/import instructions for switching databases.
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