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Improve README with system architecture, setup guide, and API documentation #104

Description

@stevenkiwanukakafeero

The current README provides a good overview of the project but lacks detailed technical guidance for developers and contributors.

Problem:
New contributors may not fully understand:

  • How to set up the backend (FastAPI) and IoT components
  • Required dependencies and environment setup
  • How to run the system locally
  • How different layers (IoT, backend APIs, GIS, frontend) interact

Suggested solution:
Enhance the README by including:

  • Clear system architecture explanation
  • Step-by-step installation and setup guide
  • Environment variable configuration
  • Instructions for running backend services
  • API endpoints overview (CRUD operations)
  • Contribution guidelines reference

Importance:
This will improve onboarding for contributors and make the project easier to deploy and extend, especially given its real-world disaster management use case.

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