aprs.me/notes.md

APRS.me Project Exploration Notes

Overview

• This is a Phoenix LiveView application for APRS (Automatic Packet Reporting System)
• APRS is a digital communications system used by amateur radio operators
• The app appears to track and display APRS packets/messages

Project Structure

• Standard Phoenix 1.7+ structure with LiveView
• Uses Elixir ~> 1.17
• Has authentication system (user auth files present)
• Contains map functionality (map_live modules)
• Has packet tracking (packets_live, status_live)
• Database with PostGIS for geographic data
• Real-time features with PubSub and presence

Key Components Found

• Map visualization (Leaflet integration)
• Packet display and filtering
• User authentication
• Real-time updates
• Weather data support
• Geographic/spatial queries

Next Steps

• Check if deps are installed
• Explore the database setup
• Start the server to see the current state