Project Talaria

In the legends of Greek mythology, the god Hermes was gifted the Talaria—golden winged sandals that granted him the power of flight, swiftness, and the ability to journey between worlds. They symbolized speed, agility, and the divine gift of connection.
Project Talaria carries this spirit into the modern age. Just as Hermes used the Talaria to bridge the realms of gods and mortals, this innovation bridges the gap between human movement and deeper self-awareness. By embedding intelligence into footwear, Project Talaria transforms every step into insight—tracking motion, stride, and heart rhythm to empower individuals with knowledge about their health, vitality, and performance.
Project Talaria is more than technology; it is a call to elevate human potential. It embodies the timeless pursuit of strength, speed, and balance, inspiring us to not only move forward but to move with purpose. Through every stride, it reminds us that like Hermes, we too can transcend limits and walk closer to greatness.

Talaria Documentation

This directory contains comprehensive documentation for the Talaria project.

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Documentation Index

Getting Started

Document	Description	When to Read
SETUP.md	Complete setup instructions	First time setup
DEPLOYMENT.md	Deploy to production (Vercel)	When deploying

Architecture & Design

Document	Description	When to Read
ARCHITECTURE.md	System architecture & design	Understanding the codebase
ML_MODELS.md	Machine learning integration	Working with predictions

Reference

Document	Description	When to Read
CHANGELOG.md	Version history & updates	Tracking changes

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Quick Links

For Developers

1. New to the project? → Start with SETUP.md
2. Understanding the code? → Read ARCHITECTURE.md
3. Working with ML? → Check ML_MODELS.md
4. Deploying? → Follow DEPLOYMENT.md

For Contributors

• Review ARCHITECTURE.md for component structure
• Check CHANGELOG.md for recent updates
• Follow setup in SETUP.md

For DevOps

• DEPLOYMENT.md - Vercel deployment guide
• SETUP.md - Environment configuration

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Documentation Structure

docs/
├── README.md              # This file - documentation index
├── SETUP.md               # Setup guide (Firebase, Vertex AI, local dev)
├── DEPLOYMENT.md          # Vercel deployment & production checklist
├── ARCHITECTURE.md        # System architecture & tech stack
├── ML_MODELS.md           # ML integration & API documentation
└── CHANGELOG.md           # Version history & updates

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Common Tasks

Initial Setup

# 1. Read SETUP.md
# 2. Configure Firebase
# 3. Set up environment variables
# 4. Run npm install
# 5. Start dev server: npm run dev

Deploy to Production

# 1. Read DEPLOYMENT.md
# 2. Connect GitHub to Vercel
# 3. Configure environment variables in Vercel
# 4. Deploy

Understanding ML Integration

# 1. Read ML_MODELS.md
# 2. Set up Vertex AI credentials
# 3. Test predictions locally
# 4. Deploy with service account

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Getting Help

Common Issues

Issue	Solution Document
Setup problems	SETUP.md - Troubleshooting
Deployment errors	DEPLOYMENT.md - Troubleshooting
ML predictions not working	ML_MODELS.md - Troubleshooting
Architecture questions	ARCHITECTURE.md

Additional Resources

• Next.js Docs: nextjs.org/docs
• Firebase Docs: firebase.google.com/docs
• Vertex AI Docs: cloud.google.com/vertex-ai/docs
• Vercel Docs: vercel.com/docs

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Contributing to Docs

When updating documentation:

1. Keep it current - Update docs when code changes
2. Be clear - Use simple language
3. Add examples - Include code snippets and screenshots
4. Test instructions - Verify setup steps work
5. Update README - Keep this index current

Documentation Guidelines

• Use Markdown formatting
• Include code examples with syntax highlighting
• Add table of contents for long documents
• Use emojis sparingly for visual cues
• Keep line length reasonable (80-100 chars)
• Update "Last Updated" date when editing

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Documentation Lifecycle

When to Update Docs

Event	Update Required
New feature added	CHANGELOG.md, ARCHITECTURE.md
Deployment process changes	DEPLOYMENT.md
Setup steps change	SETUP.md
ML model updated	ML_MODELS.md
Dependencies updated	SETUP.md, package.json
API changes	ML_MODELS.md, ARCHITECTURE.md

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Documentation Maintenance

Last Full Review: October 2025

Questions? Open an issue on GitHub or contact the development team.

Last Updated: October 2025

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