How-To Guides
Practical guides for common ZineCore2 tasks
This section provides step-by-step guides for common tasks when working with the ZineCore2 reference implementation.
Available Guides
- Load Vocabularies — Load and update controlled vocabularies
- Database Migrations — Create and apply database schema changes
- Bulk Import Data — Import large datasets from CSV or JSON
- Add Custom Fields — Extend models with custom fields
- Deploy to Production — Production deployment guide
Guide Format
Each guide follows this structure:
- Prerequisites — What you need before starting
- Steps — Numbered, actionable steps
- Verification — How to confirm it worked
- Troubleshooting — Common issues and solutions
- Next Steps — Related guides and documentation
Quick Links
Common Tasks
Data Management:
- Load vocabularies from spec
- Import zine records from CSV
- Export data for backup
- Update existing records in bulk
Development:
- Add custom fields to profiles
- Create database migrations
- Run tests
- Deploy to production
Maintenance:
- Update vocabularies
- Backup database
- Monitor performance
- Debug issues
Support
If you encounter issues not covered in these guides:
- Check Troubleshooting
- Review API Reference
- Check GitHub Issues
- Ask in community channels
Ready to start? Choose a guide from the list above based on your current task.