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# template
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A Template Repository for OpenSpringFest (OSF)
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# React + Vite
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# Smart Energy Tracker
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We welcome contributions to Smart Energy Tracker, a real-time energy monitoring and inverter control system. Whether you want to add features, fix bugs, improve performance, or enhance the user experience, your contribution is valuable!
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---
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## Features
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- Real-time inverter status updates
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- Battery level monitoring with low-battery warnings
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- Energy consumption tracking
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- Temperature and humidity monitoring with high-temperature warnings
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- Manual and automatic control of inverter
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- Event timeline and notifications
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- Interactive charts and dashboards
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- Mock WebSocket server for testing
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---
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## Tech Stack
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- Frontend: React.js, Vite, CSS
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- Backend (mock server): Node.js, Express.js, Socket.IO
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- State management: React Context
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- Charts & visualization: Custom components
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---
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## Prerequisites
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- Node.js v18+ (recommended)
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- npm v9+ (comes with Node.js)
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- Git
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## Installation
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1. **Clone the repository**
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```bash
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git clone <repo>
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cd smart-energy-tracker
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Project structure
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invertorguard/
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│
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├── index.html
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├── package.json
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├── vite.config.js
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├── README.md
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├── .gitignore
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├── public/
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│ └── favicon.ico
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│
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├── src/
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│ ├── main.jsx
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│ ├── App.jsx
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│ ├── index.css
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│ ├── pages/
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│ │ ├── Dashboard.jsx
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│ │ ├── Logs.jsx
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│ │ └── Settings.jsx
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│ ├── components/
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│ │ ├── StatusCard.jsx
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│ │ ├── EventTimeline.jsx
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│ │ ├── ScheduleManager.jsx
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│ │ ├── EnergyCharts.jsx
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│ │ ├── ManualSwitch.jsx
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│ │ └── NotificationList.jsx
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│ ├── context/
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│ │ ├── SocketContext.jsx
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│ │ ├── NotificationContext.jsx
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│ │ └── AppContext.jsx
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│ ├── utils/
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│ │ ├── mockSocketServer.js # optional dev helper
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│ │ └── format.js
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│ └── assets/
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│ └── images/
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│
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└── server/
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└── mock-socket-server.js # Node + socket.io demo server (dev)
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How to Contribute
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1. Adding Features or Components
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Contribute new React components, utilities, or backend features.
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Examples include:
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Real-time charts for energy consumption, battery levels, or inverter status
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Custom notifications for low battery, power cuts, or system events
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Dashboard widgets for historical trends and analysis
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Steps:
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Place new frontend components in src/components/
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Place utilities in src/utils/
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Backend logic (mock server, API endpoints) in server/
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Write clean, maintainable code and include comments
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Follow the existing folder structure for easy integration
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2. Bug Fixes
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Help identify and fix issues in frontend, backend, or server logic.
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Common issues to address:
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WebSocket connection errors or dropped messages
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Incorrect mock data simulation or real-time updates
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UI misalignment or broken responsive design
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Memory leaks due to intervals not being cleared
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Steps:
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Locate relevant files (src/ for frontend, server/ for backend)
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Fix the issue and test locally
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Include clear, descriptive commit messages
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3. Performance Optimization
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Improve the app’s responsiveness, load time, and efficiency.
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Examples:
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Optimize WebSocket update intervals and reduce unnecessary emissions
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Debounce or throttle frequent frontend updates
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Lazy-load heavy components or charts
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Compress assets (images, icons)
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5. Testing & Quality Assurance
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Ensure system reliability and bug-free performance.
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Examples of tests to implement:
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Unit tests for React components (using Jest + React Testing Library)
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Integration tests for WebSocket events and real-time updates
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Steps:
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Add test files in the appropriate folder (src/__tests__/ or server/__tests__/)
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Run tests locally before submitting
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Ensure all tests pass on multiple devices
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6. UI / UX Improvements
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Improve the dashboard, charts, notifications, or controls.
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Suggested areas for improvement:
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Dashboard mobile responsiveness
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Color schemes for low battery, high temperature, or power cut warnings
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Animations for transitions or data updates
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Accessible design (ARIA labels, color contrast)
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7. Real-Time Data & Mock Server
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Enhance or expand the mock WebSocket server:
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Add new mock sensors (voltage, current, power factor)
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Simulate seasonal or usage patterns
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Improve random event simulation (power cuts, manual overrides)
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Ensure mock data structure aligns with frontend requirements
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Issues & Opportunities for Contribution
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7.Here are some current challenges and opportunities in the project:
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WebSocket Stability: Connection drops or reconnection logic needs improvement.
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Battery & Inverter Alerts: Notifications for edge cases (e.g., sudden power cut + low battery) need testing.
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Dashboard Optimization: Charts sometimes lag on real-time updates; frontend performance improvements needed.
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Responsive Design: Ensure UI works perfectly on all devices, especially smaller screens.
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Testing Coverage: Unit and integration tests are minimal; need more automated tests.
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Code Cleanup: Remove redundant code in mock server and frontend utilities.
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Security: Validate and sanitize incoming WebSocket messages to prevent crashes.
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Feature Expansion: Implement scheduling, historical data charts, or user preferences.
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8.Content Guidelines
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What to Include
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Functional and well-tested code
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Clear commit messages and documentation
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Well-structured components and utilities
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Respectful and constructive contributions
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Quality Standards
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Verify real-time updates and notifications work correctly
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Test new features locally on multiple devices
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Maintain consistent styling, naming, and file structure
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Optimize performance and avoid unnecessary dependencies
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2.Clone & install
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git clone <repo-url>
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cd invertorguard
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npm install
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3.Start mock socket server (dev demo)
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# in one terminal
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npm run mock-server
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# (script maps to node server/mock-socket-server.js)
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4.Start frontend
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# in another terminal
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npm run dev
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# open http://localhost:5173
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5.Install frontend dependencies
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npm install
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npm install express socket.io cors
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Technologies Used
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Frontend: React, Vite, React Router
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Styling: Tailwind CSS, Bootstrap
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Charts: Recharts
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Animations: Framer Motion
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Real-time: Socket.IO
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Notifications: React Toastify
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Contact
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For questions, feature requests, or suggestions:
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Open a GitHub issue
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Contact the maintainers via GitHub
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This template provides a minimal setup to get React working in Vite with HMR and some ESLint rules.
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Currently, two official plugins are available:
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- [@vitejs/plugin-react](https://github.com/vitejs/vite-plugin-react/blob/main/packages/plugin-react) uses [Babel](https://babeljs.io/) (or [oxc](https://oxc.rs) when used in [rolldown-vite](https://vite.dev/guide/rolldown)) for Fast Refresh
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- [@vitejs/plugin-react-swc](https://github.com/vitejs/vite-plugin-react/blob/main/packages/plugin-react-swc) uses [SWC](https://swc.rs/) for Fast Refresh
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## React Compiler
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The React Compiler is not enabled on this template because of its impact on dev & build performances. To add it, see [this documentation](https://react.dev/learn/react-compiler/installation).
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## Expanding the ESLint configuration
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If you are developing a production application, we recommend using TypeScript with type-aware lint rules enabled. Check out the [TS template](https://github.com/vitejs/vite/tree/main/packages/create-vite/template-react-ts) for information on how to integrate TypeScript and [`typescript-eslint`](https://typescript-eslint.io) in your project.
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