# Kofi Farms Website Documentation

Welcome to the comprehensive documentation for the Kofi Farms website enhancements.

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## 📁 Documentation Files

### 1. [Enhancement Summary](enhancement-summary.md)
**Complete overview of all changes made to the website**

Contains:
- Detailed list of all enhancements
- Before/after comparisons
- Technical implementation details
- Files modified
- CSS additions
- Next steps and recommendations

**Read this first** to understand the full scope of changes.

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### 2. [Colour Palette](colour-palette.md)
**Official brand colours extracted from the Kofi Farms logo**

Contains:
- All colour hex codes
- CSS variable names
- Colour usage guidelines
- Accessibility contrast ratios
- Colour combinations
- Design tool references

**Use this** when creating new content, graphics, or design elements.

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### 3. [YouTube Video Setup](youtube-video-setup.md)
**Step-by-step guide to add real Kofi Farms videos**

Contains:
- How to get YouTube video IDs
- Where to update the code
- Example implementations
- Troubleshooting tips

**Follow this** to replace placeholder videos with actual content.

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### 4. [Testing Guide](testing-guide.md)
**Comprehensive testing checklist for all enhancements**

Contains:
- Page-by-page testing instructions
- Mobile responsive testing
- Browser compatibility checks
- Common issues and solutions
- Final sign-off checklist

**Use this** to verify all changes work correctly.

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## 🎯 Quick Start

### For Developers
1. Read [Enhancement Summary](enhancement-summary.md)
2. Review [Testing Guide](testing-guide.md)
3. Run tests on localhost
4. Update videos using [YouTube Video Setup](youtube-video-setup.md)

### For Designers
1. Review [Colour Palette](colour-palette.md)
2. Use official brand colours for all new designs
3. Maintain consistency with documented colour combinations

### For Content Managers
1. Follow [YouTube Video Setup](youtube-video-setup.md) to add videos
2. Use [Colour Palette](colour-palette.md) for social media graphics
3. Refer to [Enhancement Summary](enhancement-summary.md) for site capabilities

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## 🔧 Technical Overview

### Technologies Used
- **PHP**: Server-side scripting
- **CSS3**: Styling and animations
- **JavaScript**: Interactive elements (hero slider, icon rendering)
- **Feather Icons**: Icon library (CDN)
- **Google Fonts**: Typography (Playfair Display, DM Sans)
- **Unsplash**: Placeholder images (CDN)
- **YouTube**: Video embeds

### Key Features Implemented
1. ✅ Logo-based colour scheme
2. ✅ Background images on breadcrumb headers
3. ✅ Sliding hero section with 3 slides
4. ✅ Professional icons throughout (no emojis)
5. ✅ YouTube video tour section

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## 📋 File Structure

```
kofi-farms/
├── assets/
│   ├── css/
│   │   └── style.css          (Enhanced with new styles)
│   └── images/
│       └── logo.jpg            (Brand logo - colour source)
├── includes/
│   ├── header.php             (Updated: added Feather Icons CSS)
│   └── footer.php             (Updated: added icons script & slider)
├── index.php                  (Updated: hero slider, icons, videos)
├── about.php                  (Updated: icons replaced)
├── services.php               (Updated: icons replaced)
├── training.php               (Updated: icons replaced)
├── contact.php                (Updated: icons replaced)
├── blog.php                   (Updated: icons replaced)
└── docs/                      (NEW FOLDER)
    ├── README.md              (This file)
    ├── enhancement-summary.md (Complete change documentation)
    ├── colour-palette.md      (Brand colours reference)
    ├── youtube-video-setup.md (Video integration guide)
    └── testing-guide.md       (Testing checklist)
```

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## 🎨 Design System

### Typography
- **Headings**: Playfair Display (serif)
- **Body Text**: DM Sans (sans-serif)
- **Responsive**: Uses CSS clamp() for fluid sizing

### Colours
- **Primary**: Deep Green (#1a5c27)
- **Accent**: Gold (#c9902a)
- **Background**: Cream (#faf7f2)

See [Colour Palette](colour-palette.md) for complete reference.

### Spacing
- **Section Padding**: 6rem vertical
- **Container Width**: 1160px max
- **Grid Gaps**: 2-3rem

### Components
- Cards with hover effects
- Responsive grids (2, 3, 4 columns)
- Breadcrumb navigation
- Hero slider with auto-advance
- Video embed cards
- Icon-enhanced content blocks

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## 🚀 Deployment Checklist

Before going live:

- [ ] Replace placeholder YouTube videos
- [ ] Consider replacing stock images with farm photos
- [ ] Test on multiple browsers
- [ ] Test on mobile devices
- [ ] Verify all links work
- [ ] Check forms submit correctly
- [ ] Run performance tests
- [ ] Enable browser caching
- [ ] Set up SSL certificate
- [ ] Configure SEO meta tags

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## 📱 Browser Support

### Fully Supported
- ✅ Chrome 90+
- ✅ Firefox 88+
- ✅ Safari 14+
- ✅ Edge 90+
- ✅ Mobile Safari (iOS 14+)
- ✅ Chrome Mobile (Android 10+)

### Graceful Degradation
- Older browsers may not show animations
- IE11 not officially supported
- Icons require JavaScript enabled

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## 🔒 Security Notes

### Implemented
- XSS protection via `htmlspecialchars()`
- HTTPS resources from CDNs
- Form validation (client and server-side ready)
- Sanitised user inputs

### Recommendations
- Enable CSRF protection for forms
- Regular security audits
- Keep dependencies updated
- Monitor for vulnerabilities

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## 📊 Performance

### Current Metrics (Target)
- **Page Load**: < 3 seconds
- **First Contentful Paint**: < 1.5 seconds
- **Largest Contentful Paint**: < 2.5 seconds
- **Cumulative Layout Shift**: < 0.1

### Optimisation Opportunities
1. Lazy load images
2. Compress images (use WebP format)
3. Minify CSS and JavaScript
4. Enable Gzip compression
5. Implement service worker for caching

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## 🆘 Support & Troubleshooting

### Common Issues

#### Icons Not Showing
- Check internet connection (CDN resources)
- Clear browser cache
- Verify Feather Icons script loads

#### Hero Slider Not Working
- Check JavaScript console for errors
- Verify footer.php contains slider script
- Ensure JavaScript is enabled

#### Background Images Missing
- Check internet connection (Unsplash CDN)
- Verify CSS file loaded correctly
- Check for network errors in DevTools

See [Testing Guide](testing-guide.md) for detailed troubleshooting.

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## 📧 Contact & Resources

### Kofi Farms Online
- **Website**: http://localhost/kofi-farms/ (local development)
- **Facebook**: https://web.facebook.com/kofi.farms
- **YouTube**: https://www.youtube.com/@Kofifarms
- **Instagram**: https://www.instagram.com/kofifarms/

### External Resources
- [Feather Icons](https://feathericons.com/) - Icon library
- [Google Fonts](https://fonts.google.com/) - Typography
- [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/) - Stock photos

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## 📝 Change Log

### Version 2.0 - May 17, 2026
**Major Enhancement Release**

#### Added
- Hero slider with 3 rotating slides
- Background images on all page headers
- 36 professional icons replacing emojis
- YouTube video tour section
- Complete documentation suite
- Logo-based colour scheme
- Parallax scrolling effects

#### Updated
- Navigation styling
- Typography improvements
- Responsive breakpoints
- Mobile menu behaviour
- Card hover effects

#### Removed
- All emoji characters
- Static hero section
- Old colour scheme

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## 🎓 Learning Resources

### For Further Development

#### CSS & Design
- Learn CSS Grid: https://cssgrid.io/
- Learn Flexbox: https://flexbox.io/
- Responsive Design: https://web.dev/responsive-web-design-basics/

#### JavaScript
- MDN Web Docs: https://developer.mozilla.org/
- JavaScript.info: https://javascript.info/

#### PHP
- PHP Manual: https://www.php.net/manual/en/
- W3Schools PHP: https://www.w3schools.com/php/

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## 🤝 Contributing

### Making Changes

1. **Test locally** on XAMPP first
2. **Document changes** in this folder
3. **Update relevant guides** if structure changes
4. **Test across browsers** before deploying
5. **Keep colour palette** consistent

### Adding New Pages

1. Use existing pages as templates
2. Follow established naming conventions
3. Include proper breadcrumbs
4. Use official colour palette
5. Replace emojis with icons
6. Add to navigation if needed

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## 📄 License & Credits

### Kofi Farms Website
- **Copyright**: © 2026 Kofi Farms
- **Location**: Agona Swedru, Central Region, Ghana

### Third-Party Resources
- **Feather Icons**: MIT License
- **Google Fonts**: Open Font License
- **Unsplash Images**: Free to use (replace with farm photos)

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## 🎉 Next Steps

### Immediate Actions
1. ✅ Review all documentation
2. ⏳ Run complete testing checklist
3. ⏳ Update YouTube videos
4. ⏳ Replace stock photos with farm images

### Future Enhancements
- Add blog functionality (currently placeholder)
- Implement online ordering system
- Create farmer portal/dashboard
- Add photo gallery
- Implement newsletter signup
- Add customer testimonials
- Create FAQ section
- Add farm location map

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## 📞 Support

For questions about this documentation or the enhancements:

1. **Read the relevant guide** in this docs folder
2. **Check testing guide** for troubleshooting
3. **Review enhancement summary** for technical details
4. **Consult colour palette** for design questions

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**Last Updated**: 17 May 2026  
**Version**: 2.0  
**Status**: Enhancement Complete ✅

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*This documentation is maintained as part of the Kofi Farms website project.*
