# 📖 Reading Guide - Where to Start

This guide shows you exactly which files to read and in what order.

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## 🚀 **Option A: I just want to get it working (5 minutes)**

Read these files in order:

1. **SCRAPER_QUICKSTART.md** ← Start here!
   - What changed from Puppeteer to Goutte
   - 3-step installation
   - 3 code examples
   - Done in 5 minutes

2. **Terminal:** Install dependencies
   ```bash
   composer install
   ```

3. **Done!** You can now use:
   ```php
   MultiSourceScraper::scrape('github', 'mozilla-mobile/fenix')
   ```

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## 📚 **Option B: I want to understand everything (20 minutes)**

Read these files in order:

1. **SCRAPER_QUICKSTART.md** (5 min)
   - Quick overview

2. **SCRAPER_IMPLEMENTATION_GUIDE.md** (15 min)
   - Architecture and how it works
   - Advanced configuration
   - Error handling
   - Security considerations

3. **SCRAPER_REFERENCE_CARD.md** (bookmark for later)
   - Quick lookup reference

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## 🔧 **Option C: I'm a developer and want to integrate it (30 minutes)**

Read these files in order:

1. **SCRAPER_QUICKSTART.md** (5 min)
   - Overview

2. **SCRAPER_IMPLEMENTATION_GUIDE.md** (15 min)
   - Complete documentation

3. **SCRAPER_ROUTES_EXAMPLE.php** (5 min)
   - How to register routes
   - Controller examples
   - API examples
   - JavaScript examples

4. **app/Http/Controllers/APKImportController.php**
   - Study the implementation

5. **app/Services/MultiSourceScraper.php**
   - Study the scraper logic

6. **SCRAPER_REFERENCE_CARD.md**
   - Keep for quick lookup

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## 🎯 **Option D: I have a specific question**

| Question | Read |
|----------|------|
| How do I install this? | SCRAPER_QUICKSTART.md → Installation |
| How do I use it in code? | SCRAPER_REFERENCE_CARD.md → Basic Usage |
| What routes do I need? | SCRAPER_ROUTES_EXAMPLE.php |
| How do I make API calls? | SCRAPER_ROUTES_EXAMPLE.php → cURL/JavaScript examples |
| What if something breaks? | SCRAPER_IMPLEMENTATION_GUIDE.md → Troubleshooting |
| How do I validate data? | SCRAPER_REFERENCE_CARD.md → Validation Rules |
| What data do I get? | SCRAPER_REFERENCE_CARD.md → Returned Data |
| How fast is it? | SCRAPER_REFERENCE_CARD.md → Performance |
| What's the architecture? | SCRAPER_IMPLEMENTATION_GUIDE.md → How It Works |

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## 📋 **Complete File List**

### Documentation Files
- ✅ **SCRAPER_QUICKSTART.md** - Start here (5 min)
- ✅ **SCRAPER_IMPLEMENTATION_GUIDE.md** - Complete guide (20 min)
- ✅ **SCRAPER_ROUTES_EXAMPLE.php** - Route examples (5 min)
- ✅ **SCRAPER_REFERENCE_CARD.md** - Quick lookup (bookmark)
- ✅ **SCRAPER_IMPLEMENTATION_COMPLETE.md** - Full overview (5 min)
- ✅ **SCRAPER_VISUAL_SUMMARY.txt** - Visual guide (2 min)
- ✅ **READING_GUIDE.md** - This file

### Code Files
- ✏️ **composer.json** - Dependencies added
- ✏️ **app/Services/MultiSourceScraper.php** - v2.0 Scraper (520 lines)
- ✨ **app/Services/HTMLParseHelper.php** - Utilities (260 lines)
- ✨ **app/Http/Controllers/APKImportController.php** - API (360 lines)

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## ⏱️ **Time Breakdown**

| Level | Time | Files |
|-------|------|-------|
| Just get it working | 5 min | SCRAPER_QUICKSTART.md |
| Understand it | 20 min | QUICKSTART + IMPLEMENTATION_GUIDE |
| Full integration | 30 min | All docs + code review |
| Deep dive | 60+ min | Everything + experimenting |

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## 🎓 **Learning Path**

### Beginner (I just want to scrape APKs)
```
SCRAPER_QUICKSTART.md
    ↓
composer install
    ↓
php artisan tinker
    ↓
Use it! Done.
```

### Intermediate (I want to integrate this in my app)
```
SCRAPER_QUICKSTART.md
    ↓
SCRAPER_IMPLEMENTATION_GUIDE.md
    ↓
SCRAPER_ROUTES_EXAMPLE.php
    ↓
Register routes in routes/platform.php
    ↓
Test in browser/Postman
    ↓
Build admin screen
```

### Advanced (I want to customize and optimize)
```
SCRAPER_IMPLEMENTATION_GUIDE.md
    ↓
Study MultiSourceScraper.php (main scraper)
    ↓
Study HTMLParseHelper.php (utilities)
    ↓
Study APKImportController.php (API endpoints)
    ↓
Modify for your needs
    ↓
Test thoroughly
    ↓
Deploy to production
```

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## 📍 **Quick Navigation**

### "I need to..."

- **...install it**
  → SCRAPER_QUICKSTART.md → Installation

- **...scrape apps**
  → SCRAPER_REFERENCE_CARD.md → Basic Usage

- **...set up routes**
  → SCRAPER_ROUTES_EXAMPLE.php

- **...create an admin screen**
  → SCRAPER_ROUTES_EXAMPLE.php → Example 3

- **...validate data**
  → SCRAPER_REFERENCE_CARD.md → Validation Rules

- **...integrate with JavaScript**
  → SCRAPER_ROUTES_EXAMPLE.php → JavaScript Examples

- **...troubleshoot errors**
  → SCRAPER_IMPLEMENTATION_GUIDE.md → Troubleshooting

- **...understand the architecture**
  → SCRAPER_IMPLEMENTATION_GUIDE.md → How It Works

- **...optimize performance**
  → SCRAPER_IMPLEMENTATION_GUIDE.md → Advanced Configuration

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## 🔗 **File Dependencies**

```
Start Here ↓
    |
    ├─→ SCRAPER_QUICKSTART.md
    |   └─→ App runs ✓
    |
    ├─→ SCRAPER_IMPLEMENTATION_GUIDE.md (optional, detailed)
    |
    └─→ SCRAPER_ROUTES_EXAMPLE.php (when ready to integrate)
        └─→ routes/platform.php (add the routes)
            └─→ Test API endpoints
                └─→ Build admin screen
```

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## 💡 **Pro Tips**

1. **Start simple** - Just read QUICKSTART.md first
2. **Keep reference card handy** - Bookmark REFERENCE_CARD.md
3. **Test early** - Use Tinker to verify everything works
4. **Read comments** - The code has detailed comments
5. **Check logs** - storage/logs/laravel.log has debug info

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## ✅ **Checklist**

- [ ] Read SCRAPER_QUICKSTART.md
- [ ] Run `composer install`
- [ ] Test in Tinker
- [ ] Read SCRAPER_IMPLEMENTATION_GUIDE.md (optional)
- [ ] Copy routes from SCRAPER_ROUTES_EXAMPLE.php
- [ ] Register routes in routes/platform.php
- [ ] Test API endpoints
- [ ] Build admin screen (optional)
- [ ] Deploy to production

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## 🎓 **Recommended Reading Order**

### For Non-Developers
1. SCRAPER_QUICKSTART.md
2. SCRAPER_VISUAL_SUMMARY.txt
3. Done! ✓

### For Developers
1. SCRAPER_QUICKSTART.md
2. SCRAPER_IMPLEMENTATION_GUIDE.md
3. SCRAPER_ROUTES_EXAMPLE.php
4. Read the code files
5. SCRAPER_REFERENCE_CARD.md (bookmark)

### For DevOps/Deployment
1. SCRAPER_IMPLEMENTATION_COMPLETE.md
2. SCRAPER_IMPLEMENTATION_GUIDE.md → Deployment section
3. SCRAPER_ROUTES_EXAMPLE.php

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## 📞 **Need Help?**

1. **Installation issues** → Check SCRAPER_IMPLEMENTATION_GUIDE.md → Troubleshooting
2. **Usage questions** → Check SCRAPER_REFERENCE_CARD.md
3. **Route issues** → Check SCRAPER_ROUTES_EXAMPLE.php
4. **Error logs** → Check `storage/logs/laravel.log`
5. **Code questions** → Read the comments in source files

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## 🌟 **Key Takeaways**

- ✅ Works on shared hosting (no Node.js needed)
- ✅ Completely free (no paid APIs)
- ✅ Production-ready
- ✅ Fully documented
- ✅ Easy to use (3 lines of code)

**Next Step:** Read SCRAPER_QUICKSTART.md and run `composer install`

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**Last Updated:** December 3, 2025  
**Version:** 1.0  
**Status:** Complete ✓
