SeaStepsClean iOS

Clean iOS version of Sea Steps - Beach Walking Optimisation App

Project Status

✅ Working Foundation: Clean Xcode project that builds and runs successfully without crashes

Current Features

• 📱 SwiftUI Tab Interface: 4-tab navigation structure
• 🔍 Search Tab: Placeholder for beach search functionality
• 🗺️ Map Tab: Placeholder for interactive beach map
• ❤️ Favorites Tab: Placeholder for saved beaches
• ⚙️ Settings Tab: Placeholder for app settings

Next Steps

1. Add Beach API Integration: Connect to Sea Steps production API (604+ beaches)
2. Implement Beach Search: Real beach search and listing functionality
3. Add Weather & Tide Data: Integrate Open-Meteo and WorldTides APIs
4. Build Beach Detail Views: Complete beach information display
5. Add Core Data: Offline storage and favorites system

Development Philosophy

• Incremental Development: Small, tested changes with regular commits
• Working Foundation First: Ensure stability before adding complexity
• No Crashes: Prioritize reliability over feature completeness

Architecture Goals

• Native iOS Experience: SwiftUI + MapKit + Core Location
• Production API Integration: Connect to existing Sea Steps backend
• Offline Capability: Core Data for cached beach data
• App Store Ready: Proper project structure for distribution

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This is the clean, working foundation for the Sea Steps iOS app - built from the ground up to avoid the issues encountered in previous attempts.