# HR Management System - Documentation Index

## 📚 Complete Documentation Guide

This index helps you navigate all HR-related documentation for the Steve project.

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## 📖 Core Documents

### 1. **projectskill.md**
**Location:** `/projectskill.md`
**Purpose:** Main project documentation covering all modules
**Contains:**
- Project overview and folder structure
- Branch, Pickup Point, and Shipment modules (existing)
- **NEW:** Complete HR Management System documentation
- API service architecture
- Complete SQL migration script

**When to Use:**
- Getting overall project understanding
- Understanding existing modules
- Reference for new HR implementation

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### 2. **HRM_IMPLEMENTATION_GUIDE.md**
**Location:** `/HRM_IMPLEMENTATION_GUIDE.md`
**Purpose:** Step-by-step guide for implementing HR features
**Contains:**
- Quick start guide (database migration)
- 5 implementation phases with detailed steps
- File structure and naming conventions
- Form fields and validation rules
- Payroll calculation logic
- Implementation checklist

**Quick Reference:**
- Phase 1: Salary Templates (Week 1)
- Phase 2: Employee-Template Assignment (Week 1-2)
- Phase 3: Shift Management (Week 2)
- Phase 4: Attendance Management (Week 3)
- Phase 5: Payroll Generation (Week 4)

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### 3. **HRM_DATABASE_SCHEMA.md**
**Location:** `/HRM_DATABASE_SCHEMA.md`
**Purpose:** Complete database schema reference
**Contains:**
- Detailed schema for all 8 HR tables
- Column definitions, types, and constraints
- Table relationships and diagrams
- Foreign key relationships
- Sample data examples
- Useful SQL queries

**Tables Documented:**
1. tbl_salary_templates
2. tbl_employee_salary_templates
3. tbl_shifts
4. tbl_employee_shifts
5. tbl_attendance
6. tbl_attendance_summary
7. tbl_payroll
8. tbl_payroll_adjustments

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### 4. **HR_SKILL_SUMMARY.md**
**Location:** `/HR_SKILL_SUMMARY.md`
**Purpose:** Quick reference and overview
**Contains:**
- Project overview summary
- Features matrix
- File structure overview
- Database tables summary
- Quick start commands
- Implementation timeline
- Key calculations
- Tech stack
- Completion status

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### 5. **HR_DOCUMENTATION_INDEX.md**
**Location:** `/HR_DOCUMENTATION_INDEX.md`
**Purpose:** Navigation guide for all documentation
**Contains:**
- Document overview
- How to use each document
- Search guide
- Cross-reference index

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## 🗄️ Technical Files

### Database Migration Script
**Location:** `/database/migrations/hrm_extensions.sql`
**Purpose:** SQL script to create all HR tables
**Contains:**
- 8 new database tables
- Foreign key definitions
- Sample shifts data
- Sample salary templates
- Indexes and constraints

**How to Apply:**
```bash
mysql -u root -p database_name < database/migrations/hrm_extensions.sql
```

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## 🎯 How to Use These Documents

### Scenario 1: Starting Implementation
1. Read **projectskill.md** (Sections 8-10)
2. Read **HR_SKILL_SUMMARY.md** (Overview)
3. Follow **HRM_IMPLEMENTATION_GUIDE.md** (Phase by phase)
4. Reference **HRM_DATABASE_SCHEMA.md** (When needed)

### Scenario 2: Understanding Database
1. Start with **HRM_DATABASE_SCHEMA.md**
2. Review table relationships
3. Check useful SQL queries
4. Verify constraints and indexes

### Scenario 3: Implementing a Feature
1. Read relevant phase in **HRM_IMPLEMENTATION_GUIDE.md**
2. Check database schema in **HRM_DATABASE_SCHEMA.md**
3. Reference **projectskill.md** for API patterns

### Scenario 4: Quick Reference
1. Use **HR_SKILL_SUMMARY.md** for quick info
2. Use **HRM_DATABASE_SCHEMA.md** for table lookups

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## 🔍 Search Guide

### Find Information About...

| Topic | Document |
|:---|:---|
| Database Migration | HRM_IMPLEMENTATION_GUIDE.md |
| Salary Templates | HRM_IMPLEMENTATION_GUIDE.md (Phase 1) |
| Shifts | HRM_IMPLEMENTATION_GUIDE.md (Phase 3) |
| Attendance | HRM_IMPLEMENTATION_GUIDE.md (Phase 4) |
| Payroll | HRM_IMPLEMENTATION_GUIDE.md (Phase 5) |
| Table Schema | HRM_DATABASE_SCHEMA.md |
| API Endpoints | HRM_IMPLEMENTATION_GUIDE.md |
| Security | HRM_IMPLEMENTATION_GUIDE.md |
| Testing | HRM_IMPLEMENTATION_GUIDE.md |
| File Structure | HR_SKILL_SUMMARY.md |
| Tech Stack | HR_SKILL_SUMMARY.md |

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## ✅ Pre-Implementation Checklist

Before starting implementation:

- [ ] Read **projectskill.md** sections 8-10
- [ ] Read **HR_SKILL_SUMMARY.md** completely
- [ ] Reviewed **HRM_DATABASE_SCHEMA.md**
- [ ] Understood **HRM_IMPLEMENTATION_GUIDE.md**
- [ ] Applied database migration
- [ ] Verified all tables in database
- [ ] Reviewed existing employee module structure
- [ ] Created backup of database

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## 🚀 Quick Start Commands

### Apply Migration
```bash
mysql -u root -p your_database < database/migrations/hrm_extensions.sql
```

### Verify Tables Created
```sql
SHOW TABLES LIKE 'tbl_%';
SELECT COUNT(*) FROM tbl_shifts;
SELECT COUNT(*) FROM tbl_salary_templates;
```

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## 📊 Document Overview

| Document | Sections | Size | Purpose |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| projectskill.md | 10 | ~20 KB | Main documentation |
| HRM_IMPLEMENTATION_GUIDE.md | 12 | ~15 KB | Implementation guide |
| HRM_DATABASE_SCHEMA.md | 10 | ~18 KB | Schema reference |
| HR_SKILL_SUMMARY.md | 12 | ~12 KB | Quick reference |
| hrm_extensions.sql | 8 tables | ~5 KB | Migration script |

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## 🎓 Learning Path

### For Beginners
1. Start: **HR_SKILL_SUMMARY.md**
2. Then: **projectskill.md** sections 8-9
3. Focus on: Overview and features

### For Implementation
1. Start: **HRM_IMPLEMENTATION_GUIDE.md**
2. Reference: **HRM_DATABASE_SCHEMA.md**
3. Code: Following the guide

### For Complete Understanding
1. Read: All documents
2. Study: Database relationships
3. Implement: Full system

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**Documentation Version:** 1.0
**Created:** 2026-02-16
**Total Documents:** 5
**Status:** ✅ Complete and Ready
