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+# SolidCRUD 🚀
+
+[![Gem Version](https://badge.fury.io/rb/solidcrud.svg)](https://badge.fury.io/rb/solidcrud)
+[![Rails](https://img.shields.io/badge/Rails-6%2B-red.svg)](https://rubyonrails.org)
+[![License](https://img.shields.io/badge/License-MIT-green.svg)](LICENSE)
+
+A zero-configuration admin dashboard for Rails 6, 7, and 8. Get a fully functional admin interface in under 30 seconds - no configuration required!
+
+## 🚀 Getting Started
+
+### Installation
+
+Add SolidCRUD to your Rails application's Gemfile:
+
+```ruby
+gem 'solidcrud', path: 'path/to/solidcrud'
+```
+
+Then run:
+
+```bash
+bundle install
+rails solidcrud:install
+```
+
+### JavaScript & Asset Setup
+
+SolidCRUD includes modern JavaScript, Tailwind CSS, and Sass assets. Install dependencies and build assets:
+
+```bash
+# Install JavaScript dependencies
+npm install
+
+# Build assets for production
+npm run build
+
+# Or build and watch for development
+npm run build:watch
+```
+
+The build process:
+- **JavaScript**: Bundles Stimulus controllers and application code with esbuild
+- **CSS**: Processes Tailwind CSS with PostCSS, includes custom components and utilities
+
+#### Included Dependencies
+
+- **@hotwired/stimulus** (^3.2.2) - For interactive UI components
+- **@hotwired/turbo-rails** (^8.0.12) - For seamless page updates
+- **jquery** (^3.7.0) - For legacy compatibility
+- **tailwindcss** (^3.4.0) - For modern utility-first CSS
+- **esbuild** (^0.25.0) - For fast JavaScript bundling
+- **sass** (^1.63.6) - For CSS preprocessing
+- **autoprefixer** (^10.4.16) - For CSS vendor prefixes
+- **postcss** (^8.4.32) - For CSS processing
+
+### Basic Configuration
+
+Configure SolidCRUD in `config/initializers/solidcrud.rb`:
+
+```ruby
+Solidcrud.setup do |config|
+  # Configure your models
+  config.models = ['User', 'Post', 'Comment']
+
+  # Set authentication (see Authentication section below)
+  config.authenticate_with do
+    # Your authentication logic
+  end
+end
+```
+
+- **🔥 Zero Configuration**: Works out of the box with any Rails app
+- **📱 Responsive Design**: Modern Bootstrap 5 UI that works on all devices  
+- **🔍 Smart Search**: Automatically searches across text columns
+- **📊 Sortable Tables**: Click any column header to sort
+- **📄 Pagination**: Handles large datasets with elegant pagination
+- **🎨 Intelligent Forms**: Auto-detects field types (email, phone, date, etc.)
+- **🔒 Model Detection**: Automatically discovers all ActiveRecord models
+- **⚡ Fast Setup**: Add gem → run generator → visit /admin
+- **🎛️ Configurable**: Hide models or customize behavior as needed
+
+## 🚀 Installation & Setup
+
+### Prerequisites
+
+Before installing SolidCRUD, ensure you have:
+
+- **Ruby**: 2.7 or higher
+- **Rails**: 6.0 or higher (including Rails 8.x)
+- **Database**: Any ActiveRecord-supported database (SQLite, PostgreSQL, MySQL, etc.)
+- **Node.js & Yarn**: For asset compilation (if using Webpacker/Propshaft)
+
+### Step 1: Add SolidCRUD to Your Gemfile
+
+Add the gem to your Rails application's `Gemfile`:
+
+```ruby
+# Gemfile
+gem 'solidcrud'
+```
+
+### Step 2: Install Dependencies
+
+Run bundle install to install the gem and its dependencies:
+
+```bash
+bundle install
+```
+
+### Step 3: Run the Installation Generator
+
+SolidCRUD includes an installation generator that sets up the necessary configuration:
+
+```bash
+rails generate solidcrud:install
+```
+
+This generator will:
+- Create `config/initializers/solidcrud.rb` (optional configuration file)
+- Display setup completion message
+
+### Step 4: Mount the Engine Routes
+
+Add the SolidCRUD routes to your `config/routes.rb`:
+
+```ruby
+# config/routes.rb
+Rails.application.routes.draw do
+  # ... your existing routes ...
+
+  # Mount SolidCRUD admin interface
+  mount Solidcrud::Engine => "/admin"
+end
+```
+
+### Step 5: Database Setup (if needed)
+
+Ensure your database is set up and migrated:
+
+```bash
+# Create database (if not exists)
+rails db:create
+
+# Run migrations
+rails db:migrate
+```
+
+### Step 6: Start Your Rails Server
+
+Start your Rails development server:
+
+```bash
+rails server
+# or
+rails s
+```
+
+### Step 7: Access the Admin Dashboard
+
+Open your browser and navigate to:
+
+```
+http://localhost:3000/admin
+```
+
+You should see the SolidCRUD admin dashboard with all your models listed!
+
+## ✅ Verification Steps
+
+After setup, verify everything works:
+
+1. **Dashboard Loads**: Visit `/admin` and see the dashboard
+2. **Models Listed**: Check that all your ActiveRecord models appear
+3. **CRUD Operations**: Click on a model and try:
+   - Viewing records (should show paginated list)
+   - Creating new records (form should load)
+   - Editing existing records (if any exist)
+   - Searching and sorting functionality
+
+## 🔧 Troubleshooting
+
+### Common Issues
+
+**Issue: "uninitialized constant Solidcrud"**
+- **Solution**: Make sure `gem 'solidcrud'` is in your Gemfile and you've run `bundle install`
+
+**Issue: "No route matches /admin"**
+- **Solution**: Ensure you've added `mount Solidcrud::Engine => "/admin"` to `config/routes.rb`
+
+**Issue: "Table doesn't exist" errors**
+- **Solution**: Run `rails db:migrate` to ensure all tables are created
+
+**Issue: Models not showing up**
+- **Solution**: Check that your models inherit from `ActiveRecord::Base` and have database tables
+- **Debug**: Add `puts ActiveRecord::Base.descendants.map(&:name)` to see what models Rails finds
+
+**Issue: Assets not loading (styling issues)**
+- **Solution**: If using Webpacker, run `rails assets:precompile`
+- **Solution**: If using Propshaft, ensure your asset pipeline is configured correctly
+
+**Issue: "undefined method" errors in forms**
+- **Solution**: Ensure your model columns exist in the database schema
+
+### Getting Help
+
+If you encounter issues:
+
+1. Check the Rails server logs for error messages
+2. Verify your Rails and Ruby versions meet requirements
+3. Test with a simple model first (like a basic `Post` or `User` model)
+4. Check the [Issues](https://github.com/solidcrud/solidcrud/issues) page for similar problems
+
+### Development Mode Tips
+
+For development and testing:
+
+```bash
+# Run with verbose logging
+rails s -v
+
+# Check what models SolidCRUD detects
+rails c
+> ActiveRecord::Base.descendants.map(&:name)
+> Solidcrud.config.models_exclude
+```
+
+## 📋 Requirements
+
+- **Ruby**: 2.7+
+- **Rails**: 6.0+ (tested with Rails 6.x, 7.x, and 8.x)
+- **Database**: Any ActiveRecord-supported database
+- **Dependencies**: Automatically handles Bootstrap 5, Font Awesome, and other assets
+
+## � Authentication & Security
+
+SolidCRUD provides flexible authentication options to secure your admin interface. You can now configure authentication types directly at the gem level for cleaner setup.
+
+### Quick Authentication Setup
+
+Choose your authentication method by configuring it in your SolidCRUD initializer:
+
+```ruby
+# config/initializers/solidcrud.rb
+Solidcrud.setup do |config|
+  # Choose your authentication type
+  config.use_basic_auth    # Simple username/password
+  # OR
+  config.use_devise        # Devise integration
+  # OR
+  config.use_jwt           # JWT token authentication
+  # OR
+  config.use_custom        # Custom authentication logic
+
+  # Configure authentication settings
+  config.basic_auth_username = 'admin'
+  config.basic_auth_password = 'secure_password'
+  config.jwt_secret = 'your-jwt-secret'
+  config.devise_scope = :admin_user
+end
+```
+
+### Authentication Types
+
+#### 1. Basic Authentication (`use_basic_auth`)
+
+Simple HTTP basic authentication - perfect for development or small teams:
+
+```ruby
+Solidcrud.setup do |config|
+  config.use_basic_auth
+  config.basic_auth_username = 'admin'
+  config.basic_auth_password = 'secure_password_here'
+end
+```
+
+**Pros**: Zero dependencies, works everywhere
+**Cons**: Basic auth popup, credentials sent on every request
+
+#### 2. Devise Integration (`use_devise`)
+
+Automatic integration with Devise authentication:
+
+```ruby
+Solidcrud.setup do |config|
+  config.use_devise
+  config.devise_scope = :admin_user  # or :user for regular users
+end
+```
+
+**Pros**: Secure, feature-rich, zero configuration
+**Cons**: Requires Devise gem
+
+#### 3. JWT Authentication (`use_jwt`)
+
+Token-based authentication for APIs and SPAs:
+
+```ruby
+Solidcrud.setup do |config|
+  config.use_jwt
+  config.jwt_secret = ENV['JWT_SECRET']
+end
+```
+
+**Pros**: Stateless, scalable, API-friendly
+**Cons**: Requires token management
+
+#### 4. Custom Authentication (`use_custom`)
+
+Full control over authentication logic:
+
+```ruby
+Solidcrud.setup do |config|
+  config.use_custom
+
+  config.authenticate_with do
+    # Your custom authentication logic here
+    authenticate_user!  # Your method
+  end
+end
+```
+
+**Pros**: Complete flexibility
+**Cons**: Requires implementation
+
+### Authentication Methods (Legacy)
+
+#### 1. Basic HTTP Authentication (Simplest)
+
+Perfect for small teams or development environments:
+
+```ruby
+# config/initializers/solidcrud.rb
+Solidcrud.setup do |config|
+  config.basic_auth_username = 'admin'
+  config.basic_auth_password = 'secure_password_here'
+end
+```
+
+**Pros**: Simple setup, no additional dependencies
+**Cons**: Basic auth popup, credentials sent on every request
+
+#### 2. Custom Authentication Method (Most Flexible)
+
+Integrate with your existing authentication system:
+
+```ruby
+# config/initializers/solidcrud.rb
+Solidcrud.setup do |config|
+  config.authenticate_with do
+    # Check session-based authentication
+    if session[:user_id].present?
+      return true
+    end
+
+    # Check JWT tokens
+    if request.headers['Authorization']&.match?(/^Bearer /)
+      token = request.headers['Authorization'].sub(/^Bearer /, '')
+      # Verify JWT token and set session
+      payload = JWT.decode(token, Rails.application.secret_key_base)[0]
+      session[:user_id] = payload['user_id']
+      return true
+    rescue JWT::DecodeError
+      return false
+    end
+
+    # Redirect to your app's login page
+    redirect_to '/login', alert: 'Please login to access admin'
+    false
+  end
+end
+```
+
+**Pros**: Full control, integrates with existing auth
+**Cons**: Requires custom implementation
+
+#### 3. Automatic Devise Integration
+
+If you have Devise installed, SolidCRUD automatically detects and uses it:
+
+```ruby
+# No configuration needed! SolidCRUD detects Devise automatically
+# It will call authenticate_user! or authenticate_admin_user!
+```
+
+**Pros**: Zero configuration, secure by default
+**Cons**: Requires Devise gem
+
+#### 4. Multiple Devise Scopes
+
+For applications with different user types:
+
+```ruby
+Solidcrud.setup do |config|
+  config.authenticate_with do
+    if defined?(Devise)
+      authenticate_admin_user!  # For admin scope
+      # or authenticate_user!   # For regular users
+    end
+    true
+  end
+end
+```
+
+### Security Best Practices
+
+#### Production Security
+
+1. **Always configure authentication** in production environments
+2. **Use HTTPS** to encrypt all admin traffic
+3. **Exclude sensitive models** from admin interface:
+   ```ruby
+   config.models_exclude = ['User', 'Payment', 'SecretModel']
+   ```
+4. **Implement authorization** using gems like Pundit or CanCanCan
+5. **Monitor admin access** logs for suspicious activity
+
+#### Model Exclusion
+
+Always exclude sensitive models in production:
+
+```ruby
+# config/initializers/solidcrud.rb
+Solidcrud.setup do |config|
+  config.models_exclude = [
+    'User',           # User authentication data
+    'AdminUser',      # Admin credentials
+    'Payment',        # Payment information
+    'CreditCard',     # Financial data
+    'AuditLog',       # System logs
+    'Session',        # Session storage
+    'SecretModel'     # Any sensitive data
+  ]
+end
+```
+
+### Authentication Examples
+
+#### JWT Integration Example
+
+```ruby
+config.authenticate_with do
+  # Check for JWT in Authorization header
+  auth_header = request.headers['Authorization']
+  if auth_header&.match?(/^Bearer /)
+    token = auth_header.sub(/^Bearer /, '')
+    begin
+      # Decode and verify JWT
+      payload = JWT.decode(token, ENV['JWT_SECRET'])[0]
+
+      # Check token expiration
+      if payload['exp'] < Time.now.to_i
+        redirect_to '/login', alert: 'Token expired'
+        return false
+      end
+
+      # Check user permissions (admin role required)
+      unless payload['role'] == 'admin'
+        redirect_to '/unauthorized', alert: 'Admin access required'
+        return false
+      end
+
+      # Set user context
+      session[:user_id] = payload['user_id']
+      session[:user_email] = payload['email']
+
+      return true
+    rescue JWT::DecodeError => e
+      Rails.logger.warn "JWT decode error: #{e.message}"
+      return false
+    end
+  end
+
+  # No valid token found
+  redirect_to '/login', alert: 'Authentication required'
+  false
+end
+```
+
+#### Session-Based Authentication
+
+```ruby
+config.authenticate_with do
+  # Check if user is logged in via session
+  if session[:user_id].present?
+    # Optional: Check if user still exists and is admin
+    user = User.find_by(id: session[:user_id])
+    if user&.admin?
+      return true
+    else
+      # User no longer valid, clear session
+      session.delete(:user_id)
+    end
+  end
+
+  # Check for "remember me" token
+  if cookies.signed[:remember_token].present?
+    user = User.find_by(remember_token: cookies.signed[:remember_token])
+    if user&.admin?
+      session[:user_id] = user.id
+      return true
+    end
+  end
+
+  # Not authenticated
+  redirect_to '/admin/login', alert: 'Please login'
+  false
+end
+```
+
+#### API Key Authentication
+
+```ruby
+config.authenticate_with do
+  # Check for API key in header
+  api_key = request.headers['X-API-Key'] || params[:api_key]
+
+  if api_key.present?
+    # Validate API key (implement your own validation logic)
+    if valid_api_key?(api_key)
+      return true
+    else
+      render json: { error: 'Invalid API key' }, status: :unauthorized
+      return false
+    end
+  end
+
+  # No API key provided
+  render json: { error: 'API key required' }, status: :unauthorized
+  false
+end
+```
+
+### Testing Authentication
+
+#### Testing Basic Auth
+
+```bash
+# Test with curl
+curl -u admin:password http://localhost:3000/admin
+
+# Test without auth (should fail)
+curl http://localhost:3000/admin
+```
+
+#### Testing JWT Auth
+
+```bash
+# Test with JWT token
+curl -H "Authorization: Bearer your-jwt-token" http://localhost:3000/admin
+
+# Test without token (should redirect)
+curl http://localhost:3000/admin
+```
+
+#### Testing in Rails Console
+
+```ruby
+# Test authentication configuration
+Solidcrud.config.authenticate_method
+Solidcrud.config.basic_auth_enabled?
+
+# Test user authentication methods
+app.get '/admin'  # Should redirect if not authenticated
+```
+
+### Troubleshooting Authentication
+
+#### Common Issues
+
+**"Authentication not working"**
+- Check that your `authenticate_with` block returns `true`/`false` correctly
+- Verify session/cookies are working
+- Check Rails logs for authentication-related errors
+
+**"Infinite redirect loop"**
+- Ensure your redirect URL is different from the current path
+- Check that authentication check doesn't redirect to itself
+
+**"Devise not detected"**
+- Verify Devise gem is installed and required
+- Check that `defined?(Devise)` returns true
+
+**"Session not persisting"**
+- Ensure your Rails app has sessions enabled
+- Check session store configuration
+- Verify cookies are being set correctly
+
+#### Debug Authentication
+
+Add debugging to your authentication block:
+
+```ruby
+config.authenticate_with do
+  Rails.logger.info "Auth check: session user_id = #{session[:user_id]}"
+  Rails.logger.info "Auth check: headers = #{request.headers['Authorization']}"
+
+  # Your auth logic here...
+
+  Rails.logger.info "Auth result: #{result}"
+  result
+end
+```
+
+### Advanced Security
+
+#### Rate Limiting
+
+Consider adding rate limiting to prevent brute force attacks:
+
+```ruby
+# Using rack-attack gem
+Rack::Attack.throttle('admin_login', limit: 5, period: 60) do |req|
+  req.ip if req.path == '/admin/login' && req.post?
+end
+```
+
+#### Audit Logging
+
+Log all admin access for security monitoring:
+
+```ruby
+config.authenticate_with do
+  # Your auth logic...
+
+  if authenticated
+    Rails.logger.info "Admin access granted: #{current_user.email} from #{request.remote_ip}"
+  else
+    Rails.logger.warn "Admin access denied from #{request.remote_ip}"
+  end
+
+  authenticated
+end
+```
+
+#### Two-Factor Authentication
+
+For high-security environments, consider 2FA:
+
+```ruby
+config.authenticate_with do
+  # Primary authentication (username/password)
+  # ... your auth logic ...
+
+  # Check 2FA if enabled
+  if user.two_factor_enabled?
+    unless session[:two_factor_verified]
+      redirect_to '/admin/2fa', alert: 'Two-factor authentication required'
+      return false
+    end
+  end
+
+  true
+end
+```
+
+### Basic CRUD Operations
+
+SolidCRUD automatically provides full CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) operations for all your models:
+
+#### Viewing Records
+- **Dashboard**: Visit `/admin` to see all available models
+- **Model List**: Click any model name to see paginated records
+- **Search**: Use the search box to filter records across all text columns
+- **Sort**: Click column headers to sort (ascending/descending)
+- **Pagination**: Navigate through pages (25 records per page)
+
+#### Creating Records
+- Click "New [Model]" button
+- Fill out the intelligent form (fields adapt to column types)
+- Click "Create [Model]" to save
+- Validation errors are displayed inline
+
+#### Editing Records
+- Click the "Edit" button next to any record
+- Modify fields in the form
+- Click "Update [Model]" to save changes
+- See record creation/update timestamps
+
+#### Deleting Records
+- Click the "Delete" button next to any record
+- Confirm deletion in the browser dialog
+- Record is permanently removed
+
+### Smart Form Fields
+
+SolidCRUD automatically detects the best form field type based on your database columns:
+
+#### Automatic Field Detection
+
+| Column Type | Form Field | Example |
+|-------------|------------|---------|
+| `boolean` | Checkbox | `active: true` |
+| `date` | Date picker | `birth_date: 1990-01-01` |
+| `datetime`/`timestamp` | Datetime picker | `created_at: 2024-01-01 12:00:00` |
+| `text` | Textarea (4 rows) | Long descriptions |
+| `integer` (foreign key) | Select dropdown | `user_id` → User dropdown |
+| `decimal`/`float` | Number input | `price: 29.99` |
+
+#### Column Name Intelligence
+
+| Column Name Pattern | Form Field | Example |
+|-------------------|------------|---------|
+| `email` | Email input with validation | `user_email` |
+| `phone`/`mobile` | Telephone input | `phone_number` |
+| `password` | Password field (hidden) | `password_hash` |
+| `url`/`link`/`website` | URL input with validation | `website_url` |
+| `name`/`title` | Text input | `full_name` |
+| `price`/`amount`/`cost` | Number with currency formatting | `product_price` |
+
+### Search Functionality
+
+Search works automatically across all text and string columns:
+
+```
+Search Examples:
+"john@example.com"  → Finds users with that email
+"Product"          → Finds any record with "Product" in text fields
+"2024"             → Finds dates containing "2024"
+"Active"           → Finds boolean fields or text containing "Active"
+```
+
+**Search Behavior:**
+- Searches all `string` and `text` columns
+- Case-insensitive matching
+- Partial matches allowed
+- Maintains sort and pagination state
+
+### Sorting and Pagination
+
+#### Sorting
+- Click any column header to sort ascending
+- Click again to sort descending
+- Visual indicator shows current sort direction
+- Works with all column types (strings, numbers, dates)
+
+#### Pagination
+- Automatically paginates at 25 records per page
+- Shows "X to Y of Z records" counter
+- Previous/Next navigation buttons
+- Direct page number links (for large datasets)
+
+### Model Relationships
+
+SolidCRUD handles foreign key relationships intelligently:
+
+#### Foreign Key Fields
+- Automatically creates dropdown selects
+- Shows related record names (not just IDs)
+- Uses smart display names (name, title, email, etc.)
+- Validates that selected records exist
+
+#### Display Names for Relations
+SolidCRUD picks the best display name by checking these attributes in order:
+1. `name`
+2. `title`
+3. `label`
+4. `email`
+5. `username`
+6. Falls back to `"ModelName #ID"`
+
+Example: A `Post` belonging to `User` will show the user's name in dropdowns.
+
+## ⚙️ Configuration
+
+### Basic Configuration
+
+Create `config/initializers/solidcrud.rb` to customize SolidCRUD behavior:
+
+```ruby
+# config/initializers/solidcrud.rb
+Solidcrud.setup do |config|
+  # Hide sensitive models from the admin interface
+  config.models_exclude = ['User', 'AdminUser', 'SecretModel']
+end
+```
+
+### Advanced Configuration Examples
+
+```ruby
+# config/initializers/solidcrud.rb
+Solidcrud.setup do |config|
+  # Exclude multiple model types
+  config.models_exclude = [
+    'User',           # User authentication
+    'AdminUser',      # Admin users
+    'Session',        # Session storage
+    'Migration',      # Migration tracking
+    'AuditLog',       # Audit trails
+    'Payment',        # Sensitive payment data
+    'SecretModel'     # Any other sensitive models
+  ]
+
+  # You can also exclude by pattern (future feature)
+  # config.exclude_pattern = /.*Secret.*/
+end
+```
+
+### Model Discovery Rules
+
+SolidCRUD automatically includes models that meet ALL of these criteria:
+
+✅ **Included:**
+- Inherits from `ActiveRecord::Base`
+- Is not an abstract class (`abstract_class?` returns false)
+- Has an existing database table (`table_exists?` returns true)
+- Is not in the `models_exclude` list
+
+❌ **Excluded by default:**
+- Abstract classes (like `ApplicationRecord`)
+- Models without database tables
+- Models listed in `config.models_exclude`
+- Join tables (if following Rails naming conventions)
+
+### Configuration File Location
+
+The configuration file should be placed at:
+```
+config/initializers/solidcrud.rb
+```
+
+This ensures it loads during Rails initialization. The generator creates this file automatically, but you can create it manually if needed.
+
+## 🎨 Screenshots
+
+### Dashboard Overview
+![Dashboard](https://via.placeholder.com/800x400/0066cc/ffffff?text=Dashboard+Overview)
+
+### Model List View  
+![Model List](https://via.placeholder.com/800x400/28a745/ffffff?text=Model+List+View)
+
+### Create/Edit Forms
+![Forms](https://via.placeholder.com/800x400/dc3545/ffffff?text=Smart+Forms)
+
+### Deployment & Production
+
+SolidCRUD is production-ready and includes security considerations:
+
+#### Security Best Practices
+
+1. **Model Exclusion**: Always exclude sensitive models in production:
+   ```ruby
+   # config/initializers/solidcrud.rb
+   Solidcrud.setup do |config|
+     config.models_exclude = ['User', 'AdminUser', 'Payment', 'SecretModel']
+   end
+   ```
+
+2. **Authentication**: Add authentication to admin routes:
+   ```ruby
+   # config/routes.rb
+   authenticate :admin_user do
+     mount Solidcrud::Engine => "/admin"
+   end
+   ```
+
+3. **Authorization**: Consider adding authorization gems like Pundit or CanCanCan
+
+4. **SSL**: Always use HTTPS in production
+
+#### Performance Considerations
+
+- **Pagination**: Large datasets are automatically paginated
+- **Search**: Efficient database queries with proper indexing
+- **Assets**: Bootstrap and Font Awesome are CDN-loaded by default
+- **Caching**: Consider fragment caching for frequently accessed admin pages
+
+#### Monitoring
+
+Monitor these areas in production:
+- Admin access logs
+- Database query performance
+- Memory usage during bulk operations
+- Error rates and user feedback
+
+### Asset Pipeline Integration
+
+SolidCRUD works with all Rails asset pipelines:
+
+#### Propshaft (Rails 8 default)
+```ruby
+# config/initializers/assets.rb
+Rails.application.config.assets.precompile += %w( solidcrud/application.css )
+```
+
+#### Webpacker/Shakapacker
+Assets are automatically included via the engine.
+
+#### Sprockets (Rails < 8)
+```ruby
+# app/assets/stylesheets/application.css
+/*
+ *= require solidcrud/application
+ */
+```
+
+### Customization Examples
+
+#### Custom Styling
+Override SolidCRUD styles in your application:
+
+```css
+/* app/assets/stylesheets/admin.css */
+.solidcrud-admin .card {
+  border-radius: 8px;
+}
+```
+
+#### Custom JavaScript
+Add custom admin JavaScript:
+
+```javascript
+// app/assets/javascripts/admin.js
+$(document).on('ready', function() {
+  // Custom admin functionality
+});
+```
+
+## 🛠️ Development & Testing
+
+### Setting Up Development Environment
+
+1. **Clone the repository**:
+   ```bash
+   git clone https://github.com/solidcrud/solidcrud.git
+   cd solidcrud
+   ```
+
+2. **Install dependencies**:
+   ```bash
+   bundle install
+   ```
+
+3. **Set up test database**:
+   ```bash
+   cd test/dummy
+   bundle install
+   rails db:migrate
+   cd ../..
+   ```
+
+### Running Tests
+
+SolidCRUD uses **Minitest** for comprehensive testing:
+
+```bash
+# Run all tests
+bundle exec rake test
+
+# Run specific test files
+bundle exec ruby -I test test/lib/solidcrud/version_test.rb
+
+# Run with verbose output
+bundle exec rake test -v
+```
+
+### Test Structure
+
+```
+test/
+├── lib/solidcrud/          # Unit tests for core functionality
+├── controllers/solidcrud/  # Controller tests
+├── integration/            # Integration tests
+├── dummy/                  # Test Rails application
+├── test_helper.rb          # Test configuration
+└── README.md               # Testing documentation
+```
+
+### Building & Releasing
+
+#### Building the Gem
+```bash
+# Build the gem
+gem build solidcrud.gemspec
+
+# Install locally for testing
+gem install solidcrud-0.1.0.gem
+```
+
+#### Releasing to RubyGems
+```bash
+# Push to RubyGems (requires account and permissions)
+gem push solidcrud-0.1.0.gem
+```
+
+### Code Quality
+
+SolidCRUD follows Rails best practices:
+
+- **Minitest** for comprehensive testing
+- **Rails 8 compatible** (tested with multiple versions)
+- **Semantic versioning** for releases
+
+### Architecture Overview
+
+```
+lib/
+├── solidcrud.rb              # Main module
+├── solidcrud/
+│   ├── engine.rb            # Rails engine configuration
+│   ├── configuration.rb     # User configuration
+│   └── version.rb           # Version information
+├── generators/              # Rails generators
+└── tasks/                   # Rake tasks (if any)
+
+test/
+├── lib/solidcrud/           # Unit tests
+├── controllers/solidcrud/   # Controller tests
+├── integration/             # Integration tests
+├── dummy/                   # Test Rails application
+└── test_helper.rb           # Test configuration
+
+app/
+├── controllers/             # Admin controllers
+├── helpers/                 # View helpers
+├── views/                   # Admin interface templates
+└── assets/                  # Stylesheets and assets
+```
+
+## 📋 Requirements & Compatibility
+
+### System Requirements
+
+- **Ruby**: 2.7 or higher
+- **Rails**: 6.0 or higher
+- **Database**: Any ActiveRecord-supported database
+- **Web Server**: Any Rack-compatible server (Puma, Unicorn, etc.)
+
+### Rails Version Compatibility
+
+SolidCRUD is tested and compatible with:
+
+| Rails Version | Status | Notes |
+|---------------|--------|-------|
+| Rails 8.x | ✅ Fully Supported | Latest features and optimizations |
+| Rails 7.x | ✅ Fully Supported | All features work |
+| Rails 6.x | ✅ Fully Supported | Core functionality maintained |
+
+### Database Support
+
+Works with all ActiveRecord-supported databases:
+
+- **SQLite**: ✅ (Default for development)
+- **PostgreSQL**: ✅ (Production recommended)
+- **MySQL/MariaDB**: ✅
+- **SQL Server**: ✅ (Limited testing)
+- **Oracle**: ✅ (Limited testing)
+
+### Browser Support
+
+Modern browsers with JavaScript enabled:
+
+- **Chrome**: 90+
+- **Firefox**: 88+
+- **Safari**: 14+
+- **Edge**: 90+
+
+### Dependencies
+
+SolidCRUD automatically includes and manages:
+
+- **Bootstrap 5**: Responsive UI framework
+- **Font Awesome**: Icons and visual elements
+- **Rails UJS**: For form submissions and links
+- **jQuery** (if configured): For Bootstrap JavaScript components
+
+No additional frontend dependencies required!
+
+## 🤝 Contributing
+
+We welcome contributions! Here's how to get started:
+
+### Development Setup
+
+1. **Fork the repository** on GitHub
+2. **Clone your fork**:
+   ```bash
+   git clone https://github.com/your-username/solidcrud.git
+   cd solidcrud
+   ```
+3. **Set up development environment**:
+   ```bash
+   bundle install
+   cd test/dummy && bundle install && rails db:migrate && cd ../..
+   ```
+4. **Run tests** to ensure everything works:
+   ```bash
+   bundle exec rake test
+   ```
+
+### Making Changes
+
+1. **Create a feature branch**:
+   ```bash
+   git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name
+   # or
+   git checkout -b fix/issue-description
+   ```
+
+2. **Make your changes** following these guidelines:
+   - Add tests for new functionality
+   - Update documentation as needed
+   - Follow Rails naming conventions
+   - Keep the code style consistent
+
+3. **Run tests** to ensure nothing breaks:
+   ```bash
+   bundle exec rake test
+   ```
+
+4. **Update documentation** if needed:
+   - README.md for user-facing changes
+   - Code comments for complex logic
+   - CHANGELOG.md for version updates
+
+### Pull Request Process
+
+1. **Commit your changes**:
+   ```bash
+   git add .
+   git commit -m "Add feature: brief description of changes"
+   ```
+
+2. **Push to your fork**:
+   ```bash
+   git push origin feature/your-feature-name
+   ```
+
+3. **Create a Pull Request** on GitHub:
+   - Use a clear, descriptive title
+   - Provide detailed description of changes
+   - Reference any related issues
+   - Ensure all tests pass
+
+### Types of Contributions
+
+**🐛 Bug Fixes**
+- Fix reported issues
+- Add regression tests
+- Update documentation
+
+**✨ New Features**
+- Implement new functionality
+- Add comprehensive tests
+- Update README and examples
+
+**📚 Documentation**
+- Improve setup instructions
+- Add usage examples
+- Fix typos and clarity issues
+
+**🧪 Testing**
+- Add missing test coverage
+- Improve test reliability
+- Add integration tests
+
+### Code Style Guidelines
+
+- Follow standard Ruby/Rails conventions
+- Use meaningful variable and method names
+- Add comments for complex logic
+- Keep methods focused and single-purpose
+- Write descriptive test names
+
+### Testing Requirements
+
+- All new code must include tests
+- Tests must pass on all supported Rails versions
+- Maintain or improve code coverage
+- Include both unit and integration tests
+
+### Questions?
+
+Feel free to open an issue for questions or discussion before starting work on larger features.
+
+## 📝 Changelog
+
+See [CHANGELOG.md](CHANGELOG.md) for version history and changes.
+
+## 🐛 Bug Reports & Support
+
+### Reporting Bugs
+
+Found a bug? Please [open an issue](https://github.com/solidcrud/solidcrud/issues) with detailed information:
+
+**Required Information:**
+- **Rails version**: `rails --version`
+- **Ruby version**: `ruby --version`
+- **SolidCRUD version**: `gem list solidcrud`
+- **Database**: PostgreSQL/MySQL/SQLite version
+- **Browser**: Chrome/Firefox/Safari version (for UI issues)
+
+**Bug Report Template:**
+```markdown
+## Bug Description
+Brief description of the issue
+
+## Steps to Reproduce
+1. Step 1
+2. Step 2
+3. Step 3
+
+## Expected Behavior
+What should happen
+
+## Actual Behavior
+What actually happens
+
+## Environment
+- Rails: X.X.X
+- Ruby: X.X.X
+- SolidCRUD: X.X.X
+- Database: XXX
+- Browser: XXX
+
+## Additional Context
+Any other relevant information, logs, or screenshots
+```
+
+### Common Issues & Solutions
+
+**"Model not showing in admin"**
+- Check if model inherits from `ActiveRecord::Base`
+- Verify table exists: `rails db:migrate`
+- Check if model is excluded in configuration
+
+**"Form field not working correctly"**
+- Verify column exists in database schema
+- Check column type matches expected behavior
+- Look for validation errors in Rails logs
+
+**"Assets not loading"**
+- Run `rails assets:precompile` if using asset pipeline
+- Check browser console for CSS/JS errors
+- Verify Bootstrap/Font Awesome are loading
+
+### Getting Help
+
+- **Documentation**: Check this README and inline code comments
+- **Issues**: Search existing [GitHub issues](https://github.com/solidcrud/solidcrud/issues)
+- **Discussions**: Use [GitHub Discussions](https://github.com/solidcrud/solidcrud/discussions) for questions
+
+## 💡 Feature Requests
+
+Have ideas for SolidCRUD? We'd love to hear them!
+
+### Requesting Features
+
+[Open an issue](https://github.com/solidcrud/solidcrud/issues) with the "enhancement" label and include:
+
+- **Feature Description**: What should the feature do?
+- **Use Case**: Why is this feature needed?
+- **Implementation Ideas**: How could this be implemented?
+- **Mockups/Screenshots**: Visual examples if applicable
+
+### Feature Priorities
+
+We're particularly interested in:
+- **UI/UX Improvements**: Better responsive design, accessibility
+- **Performance**: Faster loading, better pagination
+- **New Field Types**: Support for more database column types
+- **Customization**: More configuration options
+- **Integrations**: Better support for popular gems
+
+### Contributing Features
+
+For larger features, consider:
+1. Opening an issue to discuss the feature first
+2. Breaking down into smaller, manageable PRs
+3. Including comprehensive tests
+4. Updating documentation
+
+## 📄 License
+
+This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.
+
+## 🙏 Acknowledgments
+
+- Built with ❤️ for the Rails community
+- Inspired by Django Admin and Rails Admin gems
+- Bootstrap 5 for the beautiful UI
+- Font Awesome for the icons
+
+---
+
+**⭐ If SolidCRUD helps you, please star the repository! It helps others discover the project.**