# Vite Setup Instructions

## Issue
The Vite manifest file is missing, which causes the application to fail when loading assets.

## Solutions

### Option 1: Run Development Server (Recommended)
Run the Vite development server in a separate terminal:

```bash
cd loyal-aid-system
npm run dev
```

This will start the Vite dev server and automatically rebuild assets. Keep this running while developing.

### Option 2: Build Assets
If you need production assets, try building:

```bash
cd loyal-aid-system
npm run build
```

**Note:** If you encounter path errors due to spaces in folder names, you may need to:
1. Move the project to a path without spaces, OR
2. Use the development server (Option 1)

### Option 3: Use CDN Fallback (Temporary)
If Vite continues to have issues, you can temporarily modify the layouts to use CDN versions of Tailwind CSS.

## Current Status
A temporary manifest file has been created at `public/build/manifest.json` to allow the application to run, but you should use Option 1 for proper development.

## Quick Fix Applied
- Created `public/build/manifest.json`
- Created placeholder asset files
- Application should now load (though styles may be limited)

For full functionality, use `npm run dev` in a separate terminal.

