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README.md

@@ -15,21 +15,24 @@ A Flask-based webcomic website with server-side rendering using Jinja2 templates
 ```
 sunday/
 ├── app.py                    # Main Flask application
+├── comics_data.py            # Comic data (edit this to add comics)
 ├── requirements.txt          # Python dependencies
+├── scripts/                  # Utility scripts
+│   ├── add_comic.py         # Script to add new comic entries
+│   └── generate_rss.py      # Script to generate RSS feed
 ├── templates/                # Jinja2 templates
 │   ├── base.html            # Base template with navigation
 │   ├── index.html           # Latest comic page
 │   ├── comic.html           # Individual comic viewer
 │   ├── archive.html         # Archive grid
 │   ├── about.html           # About page
-│   ├── contact.html         # Contact page
 │   └── 404.html             # Error page
 └── static/                  # Static files
     ├── css/
     │   └── style.css        # Main stylesheet
-    ├── js/
-    └── images/              # Comic images
-        └── thumbs/          # Thumbnail images for archive
+    ├── images/              # Comic images
+    │   └── thumbs/          # Thumbnail images for archive
+    └── feed.rss             # RSS feed (generated)
 ```
 
 ## Setup
@@ -44,32 +47,115 @@ pip install -r requirements.txt
 python app.py
 ```
 
-3. Visit http://127.0.0.1:5000 in your browser
+3. Visit http://127.0.0.1:3000 in your browser
+
+## Environment Variables
+
+The app can be configured via environment variables:
+
+- `SECRET_KEY` - Flask secret key (defaults to 'your-secret-key')
+- `PORT` - Port to run on (defaults to 3000)
+- `DEBUG` - Enable debug mode (defaults to False)
+
+**Development:**
+```bash
+export DEBUG=True
+python app.py
+```
+
+**Production:**
+```bash
+export SECRET_KEY="your-secure-random-secret-key"
+export PORT=3000
+python app.py
+```
 
 ## Adding Comics
 
-Currently, comics are stored in the `COMICS` list in `app.py`. Each comic needs:
+Comics are stored in the `COMICS` list in `comics_data.py`. Each comic entry:
 
 ```python
 {
-    'number': 1,                           # Comic number (sequential)
-    'title': 'Comic Title',                # Title of the comic
-    'filename': 'comic-001.png',           # Image filename
-    'date': '2025-01-01',                  # Publication date
-    'alt_text': 'Alt text for comic',      # Accessibility text
-    'transcript': 'Optional transcript'    # Optional transcript
+    'number': 1,                           # Comic number (required, sequential)
+    'filename': 'comic-001.png',           # Image filename (required)
+    'date': '2025-01-01',                  # Publication date (required)
+    'alt_text': 'Alt text for comic',      # Accessibility text (required)
+    'title': 'Comic Title',                # Title (optional, shows #X if absent)
+    'author_note': 'Optional note'         # Author note (optional)
 }
 ```
 
 ### Adding a New Comic
 
+**Option 1: Use the script (recommended)**
+```bash
+python scripts/add_comic.py
+```
+This will automatically add a new entry with defaults. Then edit `comics_data.py` to customize.
+
+**Option 2: Manual**
 1. Save your comic image in `static/images/` (e.g., `comic-001.png`)
 2. Optionally, create a thumbnail in `static/images/thumbs/` with the same filename
-3. Add the comic entry to the `COMICS` list in `app.py`
+3. Add the comic entry to the `COMICS` list in `comics_data.py`
+
+### Generating RSS Feed
+
+After adding comics, regenerate the RSS feed:
+```bash
+python scripts/generate_rss.py
+```
+This creates/updates `static/feed.rss`
+
+## Production Deployment
+
+For production, you should **NOT** use Flask's built-in development server. Instead:
+
+### 1. Generate a Secure Secret Key
+
+```bash
+python -c "import secrets; print(secrets.token_hex(32))"
+```
+
+### 2. Set Environment Variables
+
+```bash
+export SECRET_KEY="generated-secret-key-from-above"
+export DEBUG=False
+export PORT=3000
+```
+
+### 3. Use a Production WSGI Server
+
+**Install Gunicorn:**
+```bash
+pip install gunicorn
+```
+
+**Run with Gunicorn:**
+```bash
+gunicorn app:app --bind 0.0.0.0:3000 --workers 4
+```
+
+### 4. Use a Reverse Proxy (Recommended)
+
+Set up Nginx or another reverse proxy in front of Gunicorn for:
+- HTTPS/SSL termination
+- Static file serving
+- Load balancing
+- Better security
+
+### 5. Additional Production Considerations
+
+- Use a process manager (systemd, supervisor)
+- Set appropriate file permissions
+- Enable HTTPS with Let's Encrypt
+- Consider using a CDN for static assets
+- Monitor logs and performance
+- Set up automated backups of `comics_data.py`
 
 ## Upgrading to a Database
 
-For production use, consider replacing the `COMICS` list with a database:
+For larger comic archives, consider replacing the `COMICS` list with a database:
 
 - SQLite for simple setups
 - PostgreSQL/MySQL for production
@@ -94,7 +180,7 @@ For production use, consider replacing the `COMICS` list with a database:
 - `/comic/<id>` - View a specific comic by number
 - `/archive` - Browse all comics in a grid
 - `/about` - About the comic and author
-- `/contact` - Contact form
+- `/static/feed.rss` - RSS feed
 
 ## License