/* TEAM */

Developer: FalconryLab Development Team
Site: https://falconrylab.com
Location: Global (Remote-First Team)

/* THANKS */

Falconry Community: For invaluable feedback and domain expertise
Beta Testers: Early adopters who helped shape the platform
Contributors: Open-source community for essential tools and libraries

/* SITE */

Standards: HTML5, CSS3, ES2022+, TypeScript
Components: React 18, Next.js 15 App Router, Shadcn/ui
Backend: Node.js, PostgreSQL, Prisma ORM
Authentication: NextAuth.js v5
Hosting: Vercel Edge Network
CDN: Vercel Global CDN
Styling: Tailwind CSS, Geist Font Family
Performance: Turbopack, React Server Components
Analytics: Vercel Speed Insights
Real-time: React Query, WebSockets (planned)

IDE: VS Code, Cursor
Version Control: Git, GitHub
CI/CD: Vercel Deployment Pipeline
Testing: Vitest, React Testing Library
Linting: ESLint, TypeScript Strict Mode
Formatting: Prettier

/* FEATURES */

Bird Management: Track health, weight, training progress
Journal System: Log hunts with GPS, weather, analytics
Community Forum: Connect with falconers worldwide
Training Templates: Proven training methodologies
Smart Insights: Predictive analytics for optimal hunting
Weather Integration: Real-time conditions for session planning
File Storage: Secure image and document uploads
User Verification: Verified General and Master Falconer badges
Role-Based Access: Comprehensive permission system
Subscription Tiers: Free, Pro ($9.99), Team ($19.99)

/* TECHNOLOGY HIGHLIGHTS */

- Progressive Web App (PWA) capabilities
- Mobile-first responsive design
- Dark mode support
- Optimized image delivery (WebP/AVIF)
- Server-side rendering (SSR) for SEO
- Edge runtime for global performance
- Type-safe database queries
- Incremental Static Regeneration (ISR)
- API route protection via middleware
- Secure session management
- GDPR-compliant data handling

/* SEO & OPTIMIZATION */

Meta Tags: Open Graph, Twitter Cards
Structured Data: Schema.org JSON-LD
Sitemap: Dynamic XML sitemap generation
Robots.txt: Strategic crawler directives
Canonical URLs: Duplicate content prevention
Core Web Vitals: Optimized LCP, FID, CLS
Image Optimization: next/image with lazy loading
Font Optimization: Variable fonts, subset loading
Code Splitting: Route-based chunk optimization
Caching Strategy: Intelligent cache headers

/* ACCESSIBILITY */

WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance (target)
Semantic HTML structure
ARIA labels and roles
Keyboard navigation support
Screen reader optimization
Color contrast ratios verified
Focus indicators for interactive elements
Responsive text sizing

/* SECURITY */

HTTPS enforced
Secure session cookies (httpOnly, sameSite)
CSRF protection via NextAuth
SQL injection prevention via Prisma
XSS protection via React sanitization
Rate limiting on API routes
File upload validation and scanning
Role-based access control (RBAC)
Password hashing (bcrypt)
Environment variable encryption

/* GEOGRAPHIC TARGETING */

Primary: United States
Secondary: UK, Middle East, Europe, Canada
Language: English (en-US)
Timezone Support: UTC with user preferences
Currency: USD (Stripe integration)
Location Services: GPS integration for hunting logs

/* COMMUNITY GUIDELINES */

- Respectful discourse
- Evidence-based training advice
- Conservation-minded practices
- Legal compliance emphasis
- Mentorship culture
- Species protection awareness

/* FUTURE ROADMAP */

Mobile Apps: iOS and Android native applications
AI Insights: Advanced training optimization
Breeding Records: Comprehensive breeding management
Marketplace: Equipment buy/sell platform
Events Calendar: Falconry meets and gatherings
Mentorship Matching: Connect apprentices with masters
Video Support: Training and hunting video uploads
Live Chat: Real-time community interaction
Multi-language: Spanish, Arabic, French support
API Access: Developer API for third-party integrations

/* LEGAL */

Copyright: 2024-2026 FalconryLab. All rights reserved.
Privacy Policy: Available at /privacy (coming soon)
Terms of Service: Available at /terms (coming soon)
Data Protection: GDPR compliant, user data controls
Trademark: FalconryLab™ is a trademark

/* CONTACT */

Support: Via in-app messaging
Community: Forum at /forum
Feedback: Welcome via forum or support channels
Bug Reports: GitHub issues (for technical users)
Feature Requests: Community forum voting system

/* VERSION INFO */

Platform Version: 1.0 (Beta)
Launch Date: July 2024
Last Major Update: January 2026
Next.js Version: 15.x
React Version: 18.x
Node Version: 20.x LTS

/* ATTRIBUTION */

Icons: Lucide React
Fonts: Geist Sans & Geist Mono by Vercel
UI Components: Shadcn/ui
Color Palette: Custom falconry-inspired theme
Illustrations: Custom designed for FalconryLab

/* PHILOSOPHY */

We believe in empowering falconers with modern technology while preserving the ancient art and ethical practices of falconry. Our mission is to create a global community united by passion for raptors, conservation, and sustainable hunting traditions.

"Technology in service of tradition."

/* ACKNOWLEDGMENTS */

Special thanks to the falconry community for centuries of knowledge, the conservation organizations protecting raptor species, and every falconer who contributed to making this platform a reality.

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Last Updated: January 1, 2026
Built with care for the falconry community