Merge branches: Add comprehensive README documentation to consolidate project information

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This PR consolidates multiple development branches by merging essential documentation from the copilot/fix-da202718-8eb3-42be-950b-693a5a731273 branch into the main development branch. The primary addition is a comprehensive README.md file that transforms TheraLearn from an undocumented codebase into a professionally presented, accessible project.

What's Added

A comprehensive 701-line README.md file that includes:

📋 Complete Project Documentation

• Clear description of TheraLearn as a therapeutic learning platform for children with Down syndrome
• Visual architecture diagram showing the full-stack structure (React frontend, Node.js backend, MongoDB database)
• Defined target audience and use cases for therapists, parents, and educators

🎮 Feature Documentation

• Comprehensive list of all 10+ therapeutic games including Magic Memory, Better Aim, Math Game, Emotion Detection, Hand Gesture Recognition, and Speech Recognition games
• User role system documentation (Patients, Psychologists, Super Admins)
• Core platform features like progress tracking, blog system, and patient-therapist communication

🚀 Developer Resources

• Installation Guide: Complete step-by-step setup instructions with verified commands
• Technology Stack: Detailed breakdown of frontend (React, TailwindCSS, TensorFlow.js) and backend (Node.js, Express, MongoDB) technologies
• API Documentation: All REST endpoints with examples and request/response formats
• Database Schema: Complete data models for Users, Games, Blogs, Questions, and Results

🛠️ Operational Documentation

• Available Scripts: All npm commands for development, testing, and production
• Environment Configuration: Complete .env examples for different deployment scenarios
• Deployment Instructions: Multi-platform deployment guides for Heroku, Railway, Netlify, and VPS
• Troubleshooting: Common issues and solutions with specific error messages and fixes

📚 Additional Resources

• Contributing Guidelines: Detailed development workflow and code style requirements
• FAQ Section: 15+ frequently asked questions covering technical, usage, and development topics
• Sample Credentials: Login information for different user roles after database seeding
• Roadmap: Future features and recent platform updates
• Security Best Practices: Authentication, data protection, and deployment security

Validation

All installation instructions have been tested and verified:

• ✅ Confirmed npm install works for root, frontend (1650 packages), and backend (161 packages)
• ✅ Verified npm start successfully runs both servers concurrently using the concurrently package
• ✅ Validated all documented games and features exist in the codebase
• ✅ Tested that backend starts on port 5000 and frontend development server starts without errors

Impact

This comprehensive documentation significantly improves:

• Developer Onboarding: New contributors can quickly understand and set up the project
• User Adoption: Clear explanations help therapists and educators understand the platform's capabilities
• Maintenance: Detailed troubleshooting and deployment guides reduce support overhead
• Community Growth: Contributing guidelines and roadmap encourage open-source participation

The README now transforms TheraLearn from an undocumented codebase into a professionally presented, accessible project that clearly communicates its mission of supporting children with Down syndrome through therapeutic technology.

Branch Consolidation

This PR effectively consolidates the documentation work from multiple copilot branches while maintaining all existing functionality, creating a single source of truth for the project's comprehensive documentation.

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Project	Deployment	Preview	Comments	Updated (UTC)
thera-learn	Ready	Preview	Comment	Sep 18, 2025 7:38am