commit 9ab798fd0fd1dfebfc2a273a5ce396090871365a
Author: Blake Ridgway <blake@blakeridgway.dev>
Date:   Tue Jun 17 13:21:46 2025 -0500

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+# User-specific files
+*.suo
+*.user
+*.userosscache
+*.sln.docstates
+
+# Build results
+[Dd]ebug/
+[Dd]ebugPublic/
+[Rr]elease/
+[Rr]eleases/
+x64/
+x86/
+bld/
+[Bb]in/
+[Oo]bj/
+
+# Rider specific
+.idea/
+
+# Visual Studio specific
+.vs/
+
+# Database files
+*.db
+*.db-journal
+
+# Secrets
+appsettings.Development.json
+secrets.json
+
+# Others
+*.DS_Store
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+# MowLog
+
+A simple but powerful ASP.NET Core MVC application designed to track lawn care activities. 
+**This project serves as a hands-on learning exercise to explore and master the fundamentals of the ASP.NET Core MVC framework, 
+from data modeling with Entity Framework Core to building dynamic, data-driven views.**
+
+## Key Features
+
+-   Log lawn care events (Mowing, Watering, Fertilizing, etc.).
+-   Track mowing patterns to ensure a healthy lawn and prevent ruts.
+-   Dashboard homepage showing the last time key activities were performed and what the next mowing pattern should be.
+-   A filterable and sortable log of all past activities.
+-   Clean, responsive UI using Bootstrap.
+
+## Tech Stack
+
+-   **Backend:** C#, ASP.NET Core 8 MVC
+-   **Database:** Entity Framework Core 8 with SQLite
+-   **Frontend:** HTML, CSS, Bootstrap 5, JavaScript (with jQuery)
+-   **Development Environment:** JetBrains Rider on Fedora Linux
+-   **Version Control:** Git with GitLab
+
+## How to Run
+
+1.  Clone the repository.
+2.  Ensure you have the .NET 8 SDK installed.
+3.  Navigate to the project directory and run `dotnet restore`.
+4.  Run `dotnet ef database update` to create the initial SQLite database.
+5.  Run `dotnet run` to start the application.
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+# MowLog Project TODO List
+
+This file tracks the development progress, completed features, and future ideas for the MowLog application.
+
+## ✅ Completed Features
+
+-   [x] **Initial Project Setup (ASP.NET Core MVC)**
+    -   [x] Created project using the MVC template.
+    -   [x] Configured for development on Fedora Linux with JetBrains Rider.
+
+-   [x] **Data Modeling & Database**
+    -   [x] Created `LawnCareEvent` model with `MowingPattern` and `EventType` enums.
+    -   [x] Set up Entity Framework Core.
+    -   [x] Configured the project to use a SQLite database.
+    -   [x] Created and applied initial database migration.
+
+-   [x] **Core CRUD Functionality**
+    -   [x] Scaffolded the `LawnCareEventsController` with all views (Create, Read, Update, Delete).
+    -   [x] Ensured all CRUD views (`Index`, `Create`, `Edit`, `Delete`, `Details`) are present and working.
+
+-   [x] **Tier 1 Enhancements (UX/UI)**
+    -   [ ] Added JavaScript to conditionally show/hide the "Mowing Pattern" field.
+    -   [x] Set the "Create" form's date field to default to the current day.
+    -   [x] Customized the site's CSS to create a green, themed navigation bar.
+
+-   [x] **Tier 2 Features (Dashboard & Logging)**
+    -   [x] Created a `DashboardViewModel`.
+    -   [x] Implemented a dynamic dashboard on the homepage showing last activity dates and the next mowing pattern.
+    -   [x] Added sorting and filtering capabilities to the main "Mow Log" index page.
+
+-   [x] **Project Management & Documentation**
+    -   [x] Initialized a Git repository.
+    -   [x] Created a GitLab repository and pushed the project.
+    -   [x] Wrote a comprehensive `README.md` file.
+    -   [x] Added a `.gitignore` file tailored for .NET projects.
+    -   [x] Included an MIT `LICENSE` file.
+
+## 🎯 Next Up
+
+-   [ ] **Feature: Lawn Care Tips Section**
+    -   [ ] Create `LawnCareTip` model (`Id`, `Title`, `Category`, `Content`).
+    -   [ ] Add `DbSet<LawnCareTip>` to `ApplicationDbContext`.
+    -   [ ] Create and apply a new database migration.
+    -   [ ] Scaffold the `LawnCareTipsController` with views.
+    -   [ ] Add a "Tips" link to the main navigation bar.
+
+## 🚀 Future Ideas & Enhancements
+
+-   [ ] **Feature: Calendar View**
+    -   Integrate a client-side JavaScript library (like FullCalendar) to display events visually.
+    -   Create a JSON endpoint in the controller to serve event data to the calendar.
+
+-   [ ] **Feature: Enhance Data Model**
+    -   Add more specific, nullable fields to the `LawnCareEvent` model (e.g., `WaterAmountInches`, `FertilizerType`, `MowerHeightInches`).
+    -   Update forms to include these new fields, using conditional logic where appropriate.
+
+-   [ ] **Architecture: Refactor to a Service Layer**
+    -   Create an `ILawnCareService` interface and `LawnCareService` class.
+    -   Move all database query logic from controllers into the service layer to improve separation of concerns.
+
+-   [ ] **Feature: User Authentication**
+    -   Integrate ASP.NET Core Identity to allow users to register and log in.
+    -   Associate lawn care events with a specific user ID so each user only sees their own data.
+
+-   [ ] **Deployment: Containerize with Docker**
+    -   Add a `Dockerfile` to the project to create a portable container image of the application.
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