Flag Simulator Web App Documentation 🌐🏳️📖

Welcome to the official documentation for the PHP web application version of the Flag Simulator project. This repository serves as a comprehensive guide to help you understand, navigate, and contribute to the Flag Simulator project.

Check out the latest releases here!

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Getting Started
3. Features
4. Installation
5. Usage
6. Contributing
7. License
8. Support
9. Acknowledgments

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Introduction

The Flag Simulator project allows users to explore and interact with various flags from around the world. The PHP web application variant provides a user-friendly interface, making it easy for users to learn about vexillology and flag history. This documentation aims to support developers and users alike in understanding how to use and contribute to the project.

Getting Started

To get started with the Flag Simulator web app, you need to ensure you have the following prerequisites:

• A web server that supports PHP (e.g., Apache, Nginx)
• PHP version 7.4 or higher
• A database (MySQL or SQLite)

You can clone this repository using the command below:

git clone https://github.com/LeoWeber1/Flag-Simulator_WebApp_PHP_Docs.git

Once cloned, navigate to the project directory:

cd Flag-Simulator_WebApp_PHP_Docs

Features

• Interactive Flag Display: View and interact with a variety of flags.
• Educational Content: Learn about the history and significance of each flag.
• User Contributions: Users can submit new flags and information.
• Responsive Design: The application works on various devices, from desktops to smartphones.

Installation

Follow these steps to install the Flag Simulator web app:

1. Download the Repository: You can download the latest version from the Releases section. Look for the latest release and download the zip file. Once downloaded, extract it to your web server's root directory.

2. Configure the Database:

   • Create a new database for the application.
   • Import the SQL file located in the database folder to set up the necessary tables.

3. Edit Configuration Files:

   • Open the config.php file and update the database connection settings.

4. Set Permissions: Ensure that the uploads directory is writable by the web server.

5. Start the Web Server:

   • If using Apache, ensure that the server is running and that the .htaccess file is correctly configured.

Usage

Once installed, you can access the application through your web browser. Simply navigate to the URL where the application is hosted (e.g., http://localhost/Flag-Simulator_WebApp_PHP_Docs).

Navigating the Application

• Home Page: Displays featured flags and educational content.
• Flag Search: Use the search feature to find specific flags.
• User Contributions: Submit new flags or edit existing ones.

Example of Adding a Flag

1. Navigate to the "Add Flag" section.
2. Fill in the required details, such as flag name, country, and image.
3. Click "Submit" to add the flag to the database.

Contributing

We welcome contributions from everyone. If you want to help improve the Flag Simulator project, please follow these steps:

1. Fork the Repository: Click on the "Fork" button at the top right of the repository page.
2. Create a New Branch:

   git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name

3. Make Changes: Implement your feature or fix.
4. Commit Your Changes:

   git commit -m "Add your message here"

5. Push to Your Branch:

   git push origin feature/your-feature-name

6. Create a Pull Request: Go to the original repository and submit a pull request.

License

This project is licensed under the GPLv3 License. You can read more about it in the LICENSE file in this repository.

Support

If you encounter any issues or have questions, please open an issue in the repository or contact the maintainers. You can also check the Releases section for updates and fixes.

Acknowledgments

We would like to thank all contributors and supporters of the Flag Simulator project. Your efforts help us to create a rich educational resource for vexillology enthusiasts.

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For more detailed information and updates, please visit the Releases section. We hope you enjoy using the Flag Simulator web app!