pvm/README.md
Mikkel Georgsen 995a8123e6 Update README and VISION with finalized tech stack decisions
Align both documents with resolved tech stack choices:
- Hetzner PVE hosting, Docker-based RPi5 nodes
- Android display client with mDNS (no Chromecast dependency)
- Event-based NATS sync, 72h offline limit
- PVM signup-first accounts, no money handling
- Add tech stack summary table to README

Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.6 <noreply@anthropic.com>
2026-02-08 03:12:56 +01:00

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<img src="docs/assets/logo-placeholder.svg" alt="PVM Logo" width="120" />
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<h1 align="center">PVM</h1>
<h3 align="center">Poker Venue Manager</h3>
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<strong>The all-in-one platform for poker venue operations.</strong><br/>
Tournaments. Cash games. Dealers. Players. Displays. All managed. Always on.
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<code>SaaS</code>&nbsp;&middot;&nbsp;<code>Offline-Capable</code>&nbsp;&middot;&nbsp;<code>Real-Time</code>&nbsp;&middot;&nbsp;<code>Multi-Venue</code>
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## What is PVM?
PVM is a comprehensive management system for poker venues of any size. It handles the full lifecycle of venue operations:
- **Tournament Management** — Planning, live clocks, seating, registration, results, and recurring series
- **Cash Game Operations** — Table tracking, waiting lists, game types, and session history
- **Player Accounts** — One account across all venues, memberships, and game history. Players sign up for PVM first, then join venues.
- **Dealer Coordination** — Scheduling, availability, shift swaps, and cross-venue mobility
- **Venue Display System** — Push live clocks, seatings, waitlists, and info to any TV via Android display clients with mDNS auto-discovery
- **Local Node Support** — Optional on-premise Raspberry Pi 5 proxy (Docker-based) for zero-downtime operation during internet outages (up to 72h offline)
## Architecture
```
Hetzner PVE (LXC + Docker)
├── Rust API (Axum) + WebSocket Gateway
├── PostgreSQL 16 + DragonflyDB
├── NATS + JetStream
└── SvelteKit Web Apps
├── near-realtime event sync (NATS) ──► Venue RPi5 Nodes (Docker)
├── Web App / PWA (managers, staff, players, dealers)
└── Venue TVs (Android display client, cloud fallback)
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## Tech Stack
| Layer | Technology |
|-------|-----------|
| Backend | Rust + Axum |
| Frontend | SvelteKit (Svelte 5) + shadcn-svelte + Tailwind v4 |
| Cloud DB | PostgreSQL 16+ |
| Local DB | libSQL (embedded) |
| Cache | DragonflyDB |
| Messaging | NATS + JetStream |
| Auth | Custom JWT + RBAC |
| API | REST + OpenAPI 3.1 |
| Infra | Hetzner PVE, Docker, Forgejo Actions |
## Documentation
- **[Vision & Feature Overview](docs/VISION.md)** — The full product vision and feature roadmap
- **[Tech Stack Research](docs/TECH_STACK_RESEARCH.md)** — Comprehensive technology decisions and reasoning
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<sub>Built for the poker community.</sub>
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