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 ## Implementation
 
 ** ADD YOUR IMPLEMENTATION DOCUMENTATION HERE **
+
+# 🐝 HiveBox DevOps Project  
+**Phase 1 & 2 – Step-by-Step Instructions**
+
+Welcome to the **HiveBox DevOps Project**!  
+This README will guide you through **Phase 1 (Kickoff & Preparation)** and **Phase 2 (Basic Implementation)** of your DevOps journey.
+
+---
+
+## 📍 Phase 1: Project Kickoff and Preparation  
+*Roadmap Module: Welcome to the DevOps World*
+
+### 1.1 Kickoff
+
+#### ✅ Step 1: Understand Your Role and Team Dynamics
+- **Role**: DevOps Engineer for the HiveBox project  
+- **Mindset**: Work as if you're part of a collaborative team  
+- **Key Responsibilities**:
+  - Bridge development and operations  
+  - Implement automation & CI/CD  
+  - Ensure system reliability & scalability  
+  - Maintain infrastructure as code  
+
+#### ✅ Step 2: Learn Agile Project Management
+- **Read**: [Agile Project Management Overview](https://www.apm.org.uk/resources/find-a-resource/agile-project-management/)  
+- **Core Principles**: Iterations, collaboration, adaptability  
+- **Key Concepts**:  
+  - User stories & acceptance criteria  
+  - Sprint planning & retrospectives  
+  - Continuous feedback loops  
+
+#### ✅ Step 3: Choose Your Agile Methodology
+- **Recommended**: **Kanban** – visual board with *To Do → In Progress → Done*  
+- **Alternatives**: Scrum (sprint-based) or Scrumban (hybrid)
+
+#### ✅ Step 4: Avoid Scope Creep
+- **Mantra**: “Make it work, make it right, make it fast!”  
+- **Strategy**:
+  - Focus on MVP (Minimum Viable Product)  
+  - Document extra feature requests for later  
+  - Say “NO” to non-essential features  
+- **Read**: [Top Causes of Scope Creep](https://www.pmi.org/learning/library/top-five-causes-scope-creep-6675)
+
+#### ✅ Step 5: Adopt "Manager of One" Mindset
+- Take ownership  
+- Make informed decisions independently  
+- Communicate blockers proactively  
+- Set and meet realistic deadlines  
+
+---
+
+### 1.2 Preparation
+
+#### 🛠 Step 1: Set Up GitHub Account & Repository
+1. [Create a GitHub Account](https://github.com)  
+2. Fork the HiveBox repository:  
+   - **Repo**: [devops-hands-on-project-hivebox](https://github.com/DevOpsHiveHQ/devops-hands-on-project-hivebox)
+
+#### 🛠 Step 2: Create GitHub Project Board
+- Navigate to **Projects → New Project → Kanban Template**
+- Name it `HiveBox DevOps Project`
+- **Columns**:
+  - To Do  
+  - In Progress  
+  - Review  
+  - Done  
+
+#### 🛠 Step 3: Set Up Branch Protection & Workflow
+- Protect `main` branch (require PR reviews & status checks)  
+- Create feature branches (`phase-1`, `phase-2`, etc.)  
+- Always use PRs for merging changes  
+
+#### 🛠 Step 4: Documentation Setup
+Recommended folder structure:
+docs/
+├── README.md
+├── phase-1/
+│   └── implementation-notes.md
+├── phase-2/
+│   └── implementation-notes.md
+└── architecture/
+    └── overview.md
+
+#### 🛠 Step 5: Collect SenseBox IDs
+- Visit [openSenseMap](https://opensensemap.org/)  
+- Example IDs:
+  - 5eba5fbad46fb8001b799786
+  - 5c21ff8f919bf8001adf2488
+  - 5ade1acf223bd80019a1011c
+- Verify and document them in your repo  
+
+---
+
+## 📍 Phase 2: Basic Implementation  
+*Roadmap Module: Basics – DevOps Core*
+
+### 2.1 Tools Setup
+
+#### 🖥 Install Git
+- **Windows**: Download from git-scm.com  
+- **macOS**: brew install git or download  
+- **Linux**: apt-get install git or yum install git  
+Verify: git --version
+
+#### 🖥 Install VS Code
+- Download VS Code  
+- Recommended extensions: Python, Docker, GitLens, YAML, Kubernetes
+
+#### 🖥 Install Docker
+- Windows/macOS: Download Docker Desktop  
+- Linux: Follow official guide  
+
+Verify: docker --version
+
+---
+
+### 2.2 Code Implementation
+
+Clone and setup:
+git clone https://github.com/YOUR_USERNAME/devops-hands-on-project-hivebox.git
+cd devops-hands-on-project-hivebox
+git checkout -b phase-2
+
+Project structure:
+hivebox/
+├── app/
+│   ├── __init__.py
+│   ├── main.py
+│   └── version.py
+├── requirements.txt
+├── Dockerfile
+├── README.md
+└── .gitignore
+
+---
+
+### 2.3 Containerization
+
+Dockerfile, build & run steps provided in README.
+
+---
+
+### 2.4 Testing
+
+Run local tests:
+python -m app.main
+
+Run Docker container:
+docker run --rm hivebox:0.0.1
+
+Verify output: HiveBox version: 0.0.1
+
+---
+
+### 2.5 Final Steps
+
+Commit & push:
+git add .
+git commit -m "feat: implement Phase 2 - basic version app and Docker container"
+git push origin phase-2
+
+Create PR and update board.
+
+---
+
+## 🚀 Next Steps
+- Build REST API
+- Integrate with openSenseMap
+- Add tests and CI/CD
+
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+
+/docs/phase-1/step-by-step.md
+/docs/phase-2/step-by-step.md
+/docs/phase-3/step-by-step.md
+/docs/phase-4/step-by-step.md   
+/docs/phase-4/step-by-step.md 
+/docs/phase-5/step-by-step.md
+/docs/phase-6/step-by-step.md
+/docs/phase-7/step-by-step.md
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+# Use official Python runtime as base image
+FROM python:3.11-slim
+   
+# Set working directory in container
+WORKDIR /app
+   
+# Copy requirements and install dependencies
+COPY requirements.txt .
+RUN pip install --no-cache-dir -r requirements.txt
+   
+# Copy application code
+COPY app/ ./app/
+   
+# Create non-root user for security
+RUN useradd --create-home --shell /bin/bash app \
+    && chown -R app:app /app
+USER app
+   
+# Set environment variables
+ENV PYTHONPATH=/app
+   
+# Run the application
+CMD ["python", "-m", "app.main"]
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+# app/__init__.py
+from .version import __version__
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+# config/senseboxes.yml
+# List of senseBox IDs used by the HiveBox project
+# These IDs are public and safe to commit.
+senseboxes:
+  - id: "5eba5fbad46fb8001b799786"
+    alias: "Site A - Rooftop"
+    description: "Primary test senseBox"
+  - id: "5c21ff8f919bf8001adf2488"
+    alias: "Site B - Park"
+    description: "Secondary box for outdoor data"
+  - id: "5ade1acf223bd80019a1011c"
+    alias: "Site C - Lab"
+    description: "Indoor box for lab reference data"
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+# app/main.py
+import sys
+from .version import print_version
+   
+def main():
+    """Main function that prints version and exits"""
+    print_version()
+    sys.exit(0)
+   
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    main()
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+# app/version.py
+__version__ = "0.0.1"
+   
+def get_version():
+    return __version__
+   
+def print_version():
+    print(f"HiveBox version: {get_version()}")
+    return get_version()
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+# 🐝 HiveBox DevOps Project  
+**Phase 1 – Step-by-Step Instructions**
+
+Welcome to the **HiveBox DevOps Project**!  
+This README will guide you through **Phase 1 (Kickoff & Preparation)** of your DevOps journey.
+
+---
+
+## 📍 Phase 1: Project Kickoff and Preparation  
+*Roadmap Module: Welcome to the DevOps World*
+
+### 1.1 Kickoff
+
+#### ✅ Step 1: Understand Your Role and Team Dynamics
+- **Role**: DevOps Engineer for the HiveBox project  
+- **Mindset**: Work as if you're part of a collaborative team  
+- **Key Responsibilities**:
+  - Bridge development and operations  
+  - Implement automation & CI/CD  
+  - Ensure system reliability & scalability  
+  - Maintain infrastructure as code  
+
+#### ✅ Step 2: Learn Agile Project Management
+- **Read**: [Agile Project Management Overview](https://www.apm.org.uk/resources/find-a-resource/agile-project-management/)  
+- **Core Principles**: Iterations, collaboration, adaptability  
+- **Key Concepts**:  
+  - User stories & acceptance criteria  
+  - Sprint planning & retrospectives  
+  - Continuous feedback loops  
+
+#### ✅ Step 3: Choose Your Agile Methodology
+- **Recommended**: **Kanban** – visual board with *To Do → In Progress → Done*  
+- **Alternatives**: Scrum (sprint-based) or Scrumban (hybrid)
+
+#### ✅ Step 4: Avoid Scope Creep
+- **Mantra**: “Make it work, make it right, make it fast!”  
+- **Strategy**:
+  - Focus on MVP (Minimum Viable Product)  
+  - Document extra feature requests for later  
+  - Say “NO” to non-essential features  
+- **Read**: [Top Causes of Scope Creep](https://www.pmi.org/learning/library/top-five-causes-scope-creep-6675)
+
+#### ✅ Step 5: Adopt "Manager of One" Mindset
+- Take ownership  
+- Make informed decisions independently  
+- Communicate blockers proactively  
+- Set and meet realistic deadlines  
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+# 🐝 HiveBox DevOps Project  
+**Phase 2 – Step-by-Step Instructions**
+
+Welcome to the **HiveBox DevOps Project**!  
+This README will guide you through **Phase 2 (Basic Implementation)** of your DevOps journey.
+
+---
+
+
+## 📍 Phase 2: Basic Implementation  
+*Roadmap Module: Basics – DevOps Core*
+
+### 2.1 Tools Setup
+
+#### 🖥 Install Git
+- **Windows**: Download from git-scm.com  
+- **macOS**: brew install git or download  
+- **Linux**: apt-get install git or yum install git  
+Verify: git --version
+
+#### 🖥 Install VS Code
+- Download VS Code  
+- Recommended extensions: Python, Docker, GitLens, YAML, Kubernetes
+
+#### 🖥 Install Docker
+- Windows/macOS: Download Docker Desktop  
+- Linux: Follow official guide  
+
+Verify: docker --version
+
+---
+
+### 2.2 Code Implementation
+
+Clone and setup:
+git clone https://github.com/YOUR_USERNAME/devops-hands-on-project-hivebox.git
+cd devops-hands-on-project-hivebox
+git checkout -b phase-2
+
+Project structure:
+hivebox/
+├── app/
+│   ├── __init__.py
+│   ├── main.py
+│   └── version.py
+├── requirements.txt
+├── Dockerfile
+├── README.md
+└── .gitignore
+
+---
+
+### 2.3 Containerization
+
+Dockerfile, build & run steps provided in README.
+
+---
+
+### 2.4 Testing
+
+Run local tests:
+python -m app.main
+
+Run Docker container:
+docker run --rm hivebox:0.0.1
+
+Verify output: HiveBox version: 0.0.1
+
+---
+
+### 2.5 Final Steps
+
+Commit & push:
+git add .
+git commit -m "feat: implement Phase 2 - basic version app and Docker container"
+git push origin phase-2
+
+Create PR and update board.
+
+---
+
+## 🚀 Next Steps
+- Build REST API
+- Integrate with openSenseMap
+- Add tests and CI/CD
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+# Testing HiveBox Phase 2
+   
+   ## Manual Testing
+   
+   ### Local Python Testing
+   1. Navigate to project directory
+   2. Run: `python -m app.main`
+   3. Expected output: "HiveBox version: 0.0.1"
+   4. Verify exit code is 0
+   
+   ### Docker Testing
+   1. Build image: `docker build -t hivebox:0.0.1 .`
+   2. Run container: `docker run --rm hivebox:0.0.1`
+   3. Expected output: "HiveBox version: 0.0.1"
+   4. Verify container exits cleanly
+   
+   ## Acceptance Criteria
+   - ✅ Application prints correct version (0.0.1)
+   - ✅ Application exits after printing version
+   - ✅ Docker image builds successfully
+   - ✅ Container runs and produces expected output
+   - ✅ Container exits cleanly (exit code 0)
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+# SenseBoxes Verification Log
+
+**Date Verified:** 2025-09-16  
+**Verification Method:** API calls via `curl` and `verify_senseboxes.py`
+
+---
+
+## Verified Boxes
+
+| Alias         | Box ID                    | Status | Name (API)        | Sensors | Notes                      |
+|---------------|--------------------------|--------|------------------|--------|---------------------------|
+| Site A        | 5eba5fbad46fb8001b799786 | ✅ 200 | (fetched via API) | n/a    | Used for Phase 3 testing  |
+| Site B        | 5c21ff8f919bf8001adf2488 | ✅ 200 | (fetched via API) | n/a    | Outdoor reference box     |
+| Site C        | 5ade1acf223bd80019a1011c | ✅ 200 | (fetched via API) | n/a    | Indoor calibration box    |
+
+---
+
+## Sample Verification Command
+```bash
+curl "https://api.opensensemap.org/boxes/5eba5fbad46fb8001b799786" | ConvertFrom-Json | Select-Object -Property name, sensors
+curl "https://api.opensensemap.org/boxes/5c21ff8f919bf8001adf2488" | ConvertFrom-Json | Select-Object -Property name, sensors
+curl "https://api.opensensemap.org/boxes/5ade1acf223bd80019a1011c" | ConvertFrom-Json | Select-Object -Property name, sensors
+
+-- 
+
+✅ **Purpose**: Human-readable verification log for project reviewers & stakeholders.  
+✅ **Good practice**: include date/time, commands used, and result summary for traceability.
+
+---
+
+## 3) (Optional) GitHub Actions Workflow – Continuous Verification  
+Add to `.github/workflows/verify-senseboxes.yml` if you want automated checks on push:
+
+```yaml
+name: Verify SenseBoxes
+on:
+  workflow_dispatch:
+  push:
+    branches: [ main ]
+
+jobs:
+  verify:
+    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+    steps:
+      - uses: actions/checkout@v4
+      - name: Set up Python
+        uses: actions/setup-python@v5
+        with:
+          python-version: '3.x'
+      - name: Install dependencies
+        run: pip install requests
+      - name: Run verification script
+        run: python verify_senseboxes.py
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+# Basic requirements for Phase 2
+# Additional dependencies will be added in later phases
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