Make mock mode configuration part of the repository instead of a local-only
file. This ensures consistent mock mode behavior across all environments
(development, CI/CD, demo server) and makes it work out of the box for
new contributors.
Changes:
- Add mock.env to repository with sensible defaults (mock mode OFF by default)
- Support mock.env.local for personal overrides (gitignored)
- Update .gitignore to allow mock.env but exclude .local variants
- Backend loads mock.env then merges mock.env.local overrides
- hot-dev.sh loads both files in correct order
Benefits:
- New developers can clone and use mock mode immediately
- Demo server gets consistent mock configuration
- Personal preferences stay private in .local file
- No surprises - mock mode disabled by default in fresh clones
- CI/CD can use mock mode without custom configuration
Documentation:
- Updated README.md to explain mock.env is in repo
- Enhanced MOCK_MODE.md with local override instructions
- Updated claude.md with new configuration strategy
- Added mock.env.local.example for quick setup
Example workflow:
git clone <repo>
npm run mock:on # Works immediately with repo defaults
# Or create personal config:
cp docs/development/mock.env.local.example mock.env.local
# Edit mock.env.local with your preferences
Implement a hot-reloadable mock mode system that works seamlessly in both
development and production environments without requiring manual restarts
or port changes.
Key Features:
- Backend watches mock.env and auto-reloads when changed (via fsnotify + polling)
- npm commands for easy toggling: mock:on, mock:off, mock:status, mock:edit
- Works in both hot-dev mode and systemd deployments
- Reload completes in 2-5 seconds with no manual intervention
- No port changes or process restarts required
Implementation:
- Extended ConfigWatcher to monitor both .env and mock.env
- Added callback system to trigger ReloadableMonitor.Reload()
- Enhanced toggle-mock.sh to support both hot-dev and systemd modes
- Updated hot-dev.sh banner to show mock status and commands
- Created comprehensive documentation in docs/development/MOCK_MODE.md
Testing:
- Backend builds successfully
- Watcher initializes and monitors both files
- npm run mock:on/off toggles successfully
- mock.env updates correctly
- Scripts work in both hot-dev and systemd modes
Documentation:
- Added Mock Mode section to README.md
- Created detailed guide in docs/development/MOCK_MODE.md
- Updated claude.md with mock mode architecture and usage
Mock mode continues to return cached data instantly from memory
(no API calls, no locks, no timeouts), ensuring fast /api/state responses.
