ED Colonization Tracker

A simple web application for coordinating station construction materials in Elite Dangerous. Squadron members can create or join projects, track material contributions, and see progress updates.

Features

• Real-time Updates: Polls every 5 seconds for updates
• Project Management: Generate unique project IDs or join existing ones
• Station Types: Support for all Elite Dangerous station types
• Material Tracking: Track required vs contributed materials with progress bars
• No Registration: Simple project ID system - no user accounts needed
• Mobile Responsive: Works on desktop and mobile devices

Station Types Included

• Coriolis Starport
• Orbis Starport
• Ocellus Starport
• Asteroid Base
• Planetary Outpost
• Ground Settlement

Deployment to Netlify

Method 1: Drag & Drop (Easiest)

1. Zip the entire project folder
2. Go to netlify.com
3. Drag and drop the zip file
4. Done! Your site will be live immediately

Method 2: GitHub Integration

1. Push this code to a GitHub repository
2. Go to netlify.com
3. Connect your GitHub account
4. Select your repository
5. Deploy!

How to Use

1. Create a Project:

   • Select a station type
   • Click "Create Project"
   • Share the project ID with your squadron

2. Join a Project:

   • Enter an existing project ID
   • Click "Join Project"

3. Contribute Materials:

   • Enter your name (optional)
   • For each material, enter the amount you're contributing
   • Click "Contribute"

Technical Details

• Frontend: Single HTML file with embedded CSS and JavaScript
• Backend: Netlify Functions (serverless)
• Updates: Polling every 5 seconds
• Storage: In-memory (projects reset when serverless functions restart)

File Structure

├── index.html              # Main application (HTML + CSS + JS)
├── netlify/
│   └── functions/
│       ├── save-project.js      # Create new projects
│       ├── get-project.js       # Get project data
│       └── contribute-material.js # Add material contributions
├── netlify.toml            # Netlify configuration
├── package.json            # Dependencies
└── README.md               # This file

Notes

• Projects are stored in memory and will reset when Netlify Functions restart
• For persistent storage, you'd need to integrate with a database like FaunaDB or Airtable
• The app works perfectly for temporary coordination during active colonization efforts

License

MIT License - Feel free to use and modify as needed.