Add temporary manual deployment section to README for Codespace users

[Copilot]

Adds a comprehensive "Temporary Manual Deployment (Codespace)" section to the main README.md to help contributors deploy the site manually while GitHub Actions automated deployment is under repair.

What's Changed

Added a new subsection under the existing ## 🚀 Deployment section that provides:

• Clear temporary warning with prominent callout explaining this section will be removed once GitHub Actions is fixed
• Prerequisites checklist covering GitHub Pages branch setup and required scripts
• First-time Codespace setup with simple initialization steps (npm install → npm run build)
• Multiple deployment options:
  • Separate commands: npm run build then npm run deploy:gh-pages (recommended)
  • Combined command: npm run build && npm run deploy:gh-pages
  • Optional custom publish script pattern for package.json
• Cache busting technique using URL timestamps for immediate updates
• Recovery procedures with complete clean install steps for troubleshooting
• Troubleshooting table covering common issues like TypeScript errors, missing dependencies, and permission problems
• Clear expectations about deployment timing (5-10 minutes) and temporary nature

Why This Change

GitHub Actions deployment is currently unavailable, leaving contributors without clear guidance on how to deploy changes manually from Codespaces. This section bridges that gap by providing copy-paste friendly commands and comprehensive troubleshooting guidance.

Implementation Details

• Non-destructive: All existing README content preserved (append-only approach)
• Style consistent: Follows existing emoji heading pattern and markdown formatting
• User-friendly: Organized with clear headings, code blocks, and scannable troubleshooting table
• Temporary by design: Multiple reminders that this section will be removed once automated deployment is restored

The section leverages existing repository scripts (npm run deploy:gh-pages) and build processes, requiring no changes to package.json or other configuration files.

Original prompt

Goal

Add a new "Temporary Manual Deployment (Codespace)" helper section to the main README.md so contributors can deploy the site manually from a Codespace using the existing gh-pages script while GitHub Actions based deployment is unresolved.

Context

Current README has a Deployment section describing PowerShell script / npm run deploy (which assumes the original workflow or scripts). We now rely temporarily on manual build + publish to the gh-pages branch using Codespaces.

We should append (not replace) a clearly marked temporary section that:

1. Explains that GitHub Actions deployment is currently unavailable / under repair.
2. Provides concise steps to deploy manually from a Codespace.
3. Shows adding (or using) scripts: publish (build+deploy) if user adds it; but if not modifying package.json in this PR, mention how to run the existing commands (npm run build then npm run deploy:gh-pages).
4. Includes troubleshooting quick fixes (cache bust, clean install, reset node_modules).
5. Warns that this section is temporary and will be removed once automated Actions deployment is restored.

Required Changes

• Edit README.md: Under existing "## 🚀 Deployment" section, after current instructions, add a new subsection:
  • Heading: ### Temporary Manual Deployment (Codespace)
  • Subsections / bullet points to cover:
    • Prerequisites (Pages source = gh-pages branch, repo scripts present)
    • First-time setup in a new Codespace
    • Everyday quick deploy (npm run build && npm run deploy:gh-pages) OR optional single publish script (describe but NOTE it's optional and not yet in package.json)
    • Cache busting tip: append ?v=<timestamp>
    • Recovery / clean steps (rm -rf node_modules dist package-lock.json && npm install)
    • Short troubleshooting table (site not updated, build fails, tsc not found)
    • Note that this is temporary until GitHub Actions workflow is fixed.

Constraints

• Do NOT remove existing content.
• Keep style consistent with current README (emoji headings, concise code blocks).
• Keep section clearly labeled as temporary.
• No other files changed in this PR.

Acceptance Criteria

• README contains new clearly labeled temporary deployment section.
• Existing Deployment section remains intact.
• Instructions are copy/paste friendly.
• No lint / formatting issues introduced (Markdown only).

Implement only the README.md modification.

*This pull request was created as a result of the following prompt from Copilot chat.* > ## Goal > Add a new "Temporary Manual Deployment (Codespace)" helper section to the main README.md so contributors can deploy the site manually from a Codespace using the existing `gh-pages` script while GitHub Actions based deployment is unresolved. > > ## Context > Current README has a Deployment section describing PowerShell script / npm run deploy (which assumes the original workflow or scripts). We now rely temporarily on manual build + publish to the `gh-pages` branch using Codespaces. > > We should append (not replace) a clearly marked temporary section that: > 1. Explains that GitHub Actions deployment is currently unavailable / under repair. > 2. Provides concise steps to deploy manually from a Codespace. > 3. Shows adding (or using) scripts: `publish` (build+deploy) if user adds it; but if not modifying package.json in this PR, mention how to run the existing commands (`npm run build` then `npm run deploy:gh-pages`). > 4. Includes troubleshooting quick fixes (cache bust, clean install, reset node_modules). > 5. Warns that this section is temporary and will be removed once automated Actions deployment is restored. > > ## Required Changes > - Edit README.md: Under existing "## 🚀 Deployment" section, after current instructions, add a new subsection: > - Heading: `### Temporary Manual Deployment (Codespace)` > - Subsections / bullet points to cover: > * Prerequisites (Pages source = gh-pages branch, repo scripts present) > * First-time setup in a new Codespace > * Everyday quick deploy (`npm run build && npm run deploy:gh-pages`) OR optional single `publish` script (describe but NOTE it's optional and not yet in package.json) > * Cache busting tip: append `?v=` > * Recovery / clean steps (`rm -rf node_modules dist package-lock.json && npm install`) > * Short troubleshooting table (site not updated, build fails, tsc not found) > * Note that this is temporary until GitHub Actions workflow is fixed. > > ## Constraints > - Do NOT remove existing content. > - Keep style consistent with current README (emoji headings, concise code blocks). > - Keep section clearly labeled as temporary. > - No other files changed in this PR. > > ## Acceptance Criteria > - README contains new clearly labeled temporary deployment section. > - Existing Deployment section remains intact. > - Instructions are copy/paste friendly. > - No lint / formatting issues introduced (Markdown only). > > Implement only the README.md modification.

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[aymanaboghonim]

@copilot make changes to this pull request.

[Copilot]

@copilot make changes to this pull request.

Could you please specify what changes you'd like me to make to this pull request? The current implementation includes:

• Temporary manual deployment section clearly marked as temporary
• Prerequisites, setup steps, and multiple deployment options
• Cache busting tips and recovery procedures
• Troubleshooting table for common issues

What specific aspects would you like me to modify or improve?

[aymanaboghonim]

@copilot just edit the main readme file only to include the temp deploy .