# Quick Start Guide

Get LocalGreenChain up and running in under 5 minutes.

## Prerequisites

- **Bun 1.0+** - Fast JavaScript runtime ([https://bun.sh](https://bun.sh))

### Installing Bun

```bash
# macOS/Linux/WSL
curl -fsSL https://bun.sh/install | bash

# Or using npm
npm install -g bun
```

## Installation

### 1. Clone the Repository

```bash
git clone https://github.com/yourusername/localgreenchain.git
cd localgreenchain
```

### 2. Install Dependencies

```bash
bun install
```

### 3. Start the Development Server

```bash
bun run dev
```

### 4. Open Your Browser

Navigate to [http://localhost:3001](http://localhost:3001)

## Your First Plant Registration

### Step 1: Navigate to Register Page

Click "Register Plant" in the navigation menu or go directly to `/plants/register`.

### Step 2: Enter Plant Details

```typescript
// Example plant data
{
  commonName: "Tomato",
  scientificName: "Solanum lycopersicum",
  location: {
    latitude: 40.7128,
    longitude: -74.0060,
    city: "New York",
    country: "USA"
  }
}
```

### Step 3: Submit and View Your Plant

After registration, you'll receive:
- A unique plant ID
- A blockchain transaction hash
- A QR code for tracking

## View Your Plant on the Network

### Check the Explorer

Navigate to `/plants/explore` to see:
- Your registered plants
- Network statistics
- Nearby plants from other growers

### View Plant Details

Click on any plant to see:
- Complete lineage history
- Transport events
- Environmental data
- QR code for scanning

## Quick API Test

Test the API directly:

```bash
# Register a plant
curl -X POST http://localhost:3001/api/plants/register \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "commonName": "Basil",
    "scientificName": "Ocimum basilicum",
    "location": {
      "latitude": 40.7128,
      "longitude": -74.0060
    }
  }'

# Get network stats
curl http://localhost:3001/api/plants/network
```

## Next Steps

- [Installation Guide](./installation.md) - Detailed setup options
- [Configuration Guide](./configuration.md) - Environment variables and settings
- [Grower Guide](./grower-guide.md) - Complete workflow for growers
- [Consumer Guide](./consumer-guide.md) - How to use as a consumer

## Common Issues

### Port Already in Use

```bash
# Change port in .env
PORT=3002
```

### Bun Not Found

Ensure Bun is in your PATH:

```bash
export BUN_INSTALL="$HOME/.bun"
export PATH="$BUN_INSTALL/bin:$PATH"
```

### Database Reset

To start fresh:

```bash
rm -rf data/plantchain.json
bun run dev
```

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**Time to complete**: ~5 minutes

**Support**: Open an issue on GitHub or check [Discussions](https://github.com/yourusername/localgreenchain/discussions)