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Welcome to BookWish Documentation

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We're excited to launch the official BookWish documentation site. This comprehensive resource covers everything you need to know about using BookWish, whether you're a reader managing wishlists, a bookstore owner running your business, or a developer building integrations.

What's Included

For Readers

  • Getting Started: Quick guides to set up your account and create your first wishlist
  • Wishlists: Complete guide to managing multiple wishlists and sharing with friends
  • Social Features: Learn about Lines, reviews, and connecting with other readers
  • Book Clubs & Challenges: Join reading communities and track your goals

For Bookstore Owners

  • Store Setup: Everything from registration to configuring your storefront
  • Inventory Management: Bulk operations, Square sync, and stock tracking
  • Point of Sale: In-person sales, trade-ins, and customer management
  • Programs: Setting up book clubs and reading challenges for your community

For Administrators

  • Content Moderation: Tools for maintaining community standards
  • Analytics: Understanding your platform metrics

For Developers

  • Architecture Overview: How BookWish is built
  • API Reference: Complete endpoint documentation
  • Integration Guides: Building on the BookWish platform

Using the Docs

The documentation is organized by audience:

  1. Getting Started - New to BookWish? Start here
  2. Readers Guide - For anyone using BookWish to track reading
  3. Store Owners Guide - For bookstore owners and staff
  4. Admin Guide - For platform administrators
  5. Technical Documentation - For developers and technical users
  6. API Reference - Complete API documentation
  7. Design System - Our visual design language

Use the search bar to quickly find what you need, or browse the sidebar to explore topics.

Feedback

Found something unclear or missing? We'd love to hear from you. Each page has a way to provide feedback, and we're continuously improving the documentation.

Happy reading!

— The BookWish Team