Project README Template

Use this template when adding or improving project READMEs. It keeps projects easy for students to replicate with their own credentials.

# Project XX: Project Name

One-paragraph summary of what the student will build.

## What You Learn

- Skill 1
- Skill 2
- Skill 3

## Architecture

Short explanation or Mermaid diagram.

## Cost Warning

Local only / AWS free-tier / medium cost / high cost. State this clearly.

## Prerequisites

- Tool 1
- Tool 2
- Account or credential requirement, if any

## Credentials and Local Config

Copy example files and fill in your own values:

```bash
cp .env.example .env
cp terraform.tfvars.example terraform.tfvars

Never commit real credentials.

Quick Start

command 1
command 2
command 3

Validate

make validate

or:

project-specific validation command

Deploy

project-specific deploy command

Observe

• URL or command to check the app
• Logs command
• Dashboard location

Clean Up

cleanup command

Troubleshooting

Problem	Fix
Example issue	Example fix

Stretch Goals

• Improvement 1
• Improvement 2
• Improvement 3